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  1. Tadpole

    Is there a way to see what SS tax you paid every year on the ssa.gov website.

    Something else you might find useful is the SS Retirement Benefit calculator, AnyPIA. When I was planning for retirement the calculator would list the values of the adjusted earnings that are used for the calculation. https://www.ssa.gov/oact/anypia/anypia.html When I used it, you had to hand...
  2. Tadpole

    Is there a way to see what SS tax you paid every year on the ssa.gov website.

    I don't know of a source of the taxes paid but the earnings used for calculation of the taxes for SS and Medicare were on the yearly statement as a list by year. I assume they still are. The tax rates since inception of SS are at: https://www.ssa.gov/oact/progdata/taxRates.html So, if no one...
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    What is the last thing you ordered from Amazon?

    I have one of those. Now where did I put it? I got it to punch holes in a leather shoe when the Velcro fastener went bad.
  4. Tadpole

    Just hit #7

    Inverse or not, wouldn't that imply a three-body, not collision, but, maybe, sliming?
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    GEHA unable to provide status of claim

    Right now (Tues, 04/16/24, 11:20AM Pacific), I can only get the error message when I try to get EOBs - "We are currently experiencing issues viewing EOBs, please try again later." I tried from my last bill to the middle of last year. None would do other than slowly finally give that error. I can...
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    GEHA unable to provide status of claim

    Yep, looks like you have become part of a new class. I am curious as to why this is taking so long and if the doctors, pharmacies, and hospitals are souring to insurance under this latest and widest threat. So far, they seem to have had no problems processing the premium input.
  7. Tadpole

    2024 Umbrella Policy costs

    Mine is $500 for $2M too. That is almost double what it was last year.
  8. Tadpole

    Paying estimated tax using eftps

    Chose 1040 in the drop-down box. The next page lists the various 1040s, the first of which is the Estimated 1040ES one. (But read the list and make sure it is still listed first.)
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    Assisted Living facility trying to force my Mom onto pricey 'medication management'

    I wish I had ideas. The charge is excessively excessive. My husband was in an upscale assisted living facility. He had Parkinson's which means he needed med delivery several times a day for the Parkinson's med and twice a day for his other meds. The charge window says these additional ones were...
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    GEHA unable to provide status of claim

    From another place on the GEHA website: Change Healthcare outage Who is Change Healthcare?
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    Monthly Grocery Expenditure

    One person last year $440/mo.
  12. Tadpole

    Tax Refund in <3 days!

    UPDATE: Received my 2023 on Feb 16, 2024; so, 10 days after they accepted it. Also, with my Representative's staff's help, finally received my 2021 refund on March 1, 2024; so, 678 days after they received it.
  13. Tadpole

    $500,000 per couple primary residence exclusion and inflation

    We bought our house in 2011 for $225K and the county auditor says it now is valued at $643K. My two years after spouse death will be up in July this year. I will probably keep living in the house and just eat the taxes if I need to sell in the future. I've heard that this state has pretty hefty...
  14. Tadpole

    Update on Cord Cutting (Cable TV) - 2021 version

    What internet speed is sufficient for streaming HD video to one 55-inch TV (Hisense 55U7G) while surfing with a tablet, Windows 10 PC (HP Envy 17-ae1xx), including occasional youtube at the same time? (Cable Modem Arris SB6141 DOCSIS 3.0, Router WRT 3200 ACM)
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    Options for guaranteed income if you’re delaying Social Security until FRA

    I delayed collecting SS until age 70 but retired at age 62. I had an old TIAA/CREF account from one of my first jobs which had grown sufficiently such that moving it all to TIAA and opting for a 10-year payout annuity produced, after tax, about the same amount my SS would have paid had I started...
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    Top Ten Expenses?

    There are only 8 here because my spreadsheet groups them into just 8. 1. Taxes (Federal and property) 45% 2. Utilities (Gas, electric, garbage, water) 14% 3. Medical (insurance and drugs) 9.7% 4. Food (grocery and restaurant) 9% 5. Total Stuff purchased (check account and credit card...
  17. Tadpole

    Prime 30 second ads..worthless

    I dropped ad-Netflix and moved some of my savings to ad-free-Amazon Prime.
  18. Tadpole

    Tax Refund in <3 days!

    Received 2022 and 2023 with lightning speed. On the other hand, I am at 716 days since I filed my 2021 return. Not even my Congress Critter's staff has been able to move it. :rant:
  19. Tadpole

    Social Security and Windfall Elimination

    This short pdf has a good explanation for having a WEP type reduction of SS for workers with non-SS contributing years. Peter Diamond and Peter Orszag authored this brief article about WEP and suggested modernization of the determination of fair treatment which would require non-SS paying jobs...
  20. Tadpole

    What is the last thing you ordered from Amazon?

    Oh no, it is just a simple T-Fal Aluminum skillet. I should have remembered to include the link: T-Fal Skillet
  21. Tadpole

    What is the last thing you ordered from Amazon?

    Since I am cooking only for myself, this totally flat square skillet has been a quick grab for many uses. The main use is sandwiches. It is ideal for square and wide pan breads and, because it is very flat, it toasts evenly, and the sandwiches are easy to get under and flip. Not a sexy item but...
  22. Tadpole

    how much milk do you drink and what type?

    I only used milk for cereal and a very few main dishes. Lately, I have switched to sugar free vanilla almond milk on my cereal. It works well.
  23. Tadpole

    I've Dipped My Foot In 3D Printing Technology

    Sounds like a good use for AI in the future. Just show it the lens it needs to cover and tell it to design and print a new cover. Also, could show it a cover similar to the one you prefer.
  24. Tadpole

    Your 2023 effective tax rate

    19% Federal 0% State (8.8% sales tax rate with medium property tax rates on bloated house values)
  25. Tadpole

    Tax Refund in <3 days!

    I'm still waiting on 2021. (My Congress Critter's staff is also getting only promises about it. They called me last week and asked if I received it and were surprised when I said No.) I sent my 2023 in on Feb. 6 so, as of today, I am beyond the OP's three days.
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