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Diabetes Test strips are covered under Medicare Part B. Since Feb 28th, trying to get my prescription filled at local Safeway Pharm. Was told, the 3rd party firm, that handles Medicare Part B was hacked. So they cannot fill my prescription for test strips. Pharmacist said they are still waiting...

Simple question: Part D. WellCare. Can I use 2 different pharmacies to fill my drugs. ie. Safeway and Costco. Costco has the better price for Jardiance. Safeway sightly cheaper for the rest. Will, WellCare insurance get confused? Thanks. :flowers:

Casual walker. Been using New balance and Nike's. After about a year and a half. The "cush", seems to wear out. Shoe/tread fine. I just go out and buy new shoes. Anyone try cushion inserts? Or are they a waste of time and money. Thanks.:)

Can anyone recommend what to use? Brand, Liquid vs pellets. Safety. Digging holes under my wood deck, and yard. Do not want to trap or exterminate. Seems each year, they multiply. :) Just want them to move on.....to neighbors yard or creek in my backyard. :laugh: Thanks.

Preparing, 3 tax returns. Ours, Mom's, and daughter's. Getting message from H & R, "update" before filing. Forms in your return not "ready" yet. This is for both Federal, and State (California). Never had this issue before. Here it's 02/15. And H/R software, still not current yet. Just...

History. Prepared 2020 income tax. Downloaded, H&R, software. (purchased from walmart). No issues. Copied my 2020 tax return to a flash drive, Had to re-boot my computer to "original" condition. (And my 2020 tax return would be deleted). Purchased, 2021 H&R software, Amazon. Inserted flash...

Congress, discussing ending step up in basis. Old rule, beneficiary, inherits parents house. Beneficiary "basis" is current market value. (step up in basis). No taxes due if beneficiary sells house at market, or keeps the house. Under proposed changes. Beneficiary inherits parents "basis"...

Demise of: 1. Stretch IRA 2. Potential changes: A. Do away with " step up in Basis" B. Reduce the Estate Tax gift exemption" from $ 11+ million, to 1-3 mil. C. Increase long term capital gain tax. How are you handling, your Trust. If you own, house and rental...

Sorry. Will try once more. Maybe, my previous "Title", was misleading. OK, tax experts and landlords. Rental house. Remodel. Replace Kitchen cabinets, Install hardwood floor 1st floor, replace carpets 2nd floor. Remodel both bathrooms, vanities, shower/tub stalls. Any of these improvements...

OK, tax experts and landlords. Rental house. Remodel. Replace Kitchen cabinets, Install hardwood floor 1st floor, replace carpets 2nd floor. Remodel both bathrooms, vanities, shower/tub stalls. Any of these improvements, qualify for the 100% "Bonus" depreciation. Did, some research. Seems...

Ordered Lasko, 42" Tower fan. $ 53.12. Shipped/Sold by Amazon. On Sunday. It arrived next day, Monday. Liked what I saw, :) so immediately ordered another one. Now the price is $ 62.72. One day later.:mad: This has happened so many times. Whenever, I look at items, shopping around for best...

Anyone come up with a good replacement for Round Up? Used it for years, but appears not as safe as advertised. Thanks.

Just noticed. Costco, appears to have stopped selling "Dino Oil". And now has their own Kirkland synthetic oil. (besides Mobile 1). Question. Have 2 older cars. Honda 2001, Toyota 2002. Well maintained. high mileage. Burns very, very, little oil between oil changes. Will...

Simple question. When ever I buy tires,, free tire rotations are included. Purchased, new, Subaru, AWD. Where, do you folks go, to have your tires rotated on a new car? :)

Anyone Understand this. Sounds to good to be true. Read in Newspaper. Have Dish Network at personal Residence. Have 2nd vacation house. With Internet. You purchase, Amazon Fire TV Stick, add Dish Anywhere app, and now you can access Direct TV, without having to purchase a 2nd Dish antenna...

I understand there is a Post on this topic. RMD to 72. Which has gotten off topic. It seems Congress House/Senate were all in agreement. Did the bill pass? I surely hope not. The demise of the "stretch IRA", is a disgrace. WE made financial decisions based on existing rules! If Congress...

Anyone know what happened? I can't find any current information.

Preparing daughters 2019 tax return. First name on W2 not correct. Rest of information on W2 correct. Daughter contacted employer weeks, ago. Employer said they corrected the error, but cannot print out a corrected W2. Small, 2 stores, french bakery. Did google search. Old posts said not...

Curious, what it cost for drain cleaning service. San Francisco, Bay area, Calif. Washer drains into, basin, in garage. Roto Rooter, came out, removed "P" trap. Snaked drain, about 1 hr. Cost $400. (2 years ago, $275 was cost). Also, told, they no longer go on roof, to clear clogs.(ie...

Type 2, 15+ years. Metformin, Glipzide. Figure tip pricks, always under 120 before breakfast. Four weeks ago, developed Hives. Urgent care Md, prescribed Prednisone. Blister Packet. Take 6 pills 1st day, 5 2nd day, down to 1 last day. Weeks worth, I think. Ever since taking the Prednisone...

First time this has ever happened. Wheel Works. Purchased 4 tires. Came home. 3 tires mfg. 2016, week 22. 4th tire. 2016, week 36. My plan: 1. Ask for 4 replacement tires. 2. If they refuse. Ask for 1/3 $ refund. 3. If they refuse. Dispute the charge on my credit card. This is based on...

This seems to be a common issue. Was checking out the price of H&R Block tax software on Amazon yesterday. $29.99. Decided I would purchase. So next day logged on, price was $34.99. Same issue, with a PC. Searched on Amazon. Decided to buy next day. Price jumped by $49.99. "Googled" this...

Simple question. Anyone done this. Have Fumoto valve. Draining oil super simple. Ball valve. (no bolt). Change oil every 4 thousand miles. Filter every 8 thousand miles. Getting lazy as I get older. Wonder, if I could still change oil every 4 thousand miles, but do the filter at 12 thousand...

Never had this problem before, because with children in school, with were always using our HP inkjet printers. Recently, had clogged cartridges in two HP printers. Purchased new cartridges (Black & Color). Less than 6 months later both printers would not print black or color. Purchased...

Anyone have hands on experience building a " Granny unit " in Palo Alto, CA. State Law changed, so local cities relaxed their building ordinances in 2017. Rents are very high in Bay area. Seems building a "ADU" may be better than investing in CDs or stock market. Just curious. Est. cost to...