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    American Opportunity Tax Credit

    doing my 2023 tax. DD went to community college for 3 yrs, will be transferring to state college this fall. I've claimed the AOTC twice already, my understanding is that I can claim a max of 4 times. Her tuition for the cc is only $900 so if I claim the 3rd time for 2023, I'll probably that...
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    driving test - Calif

    DD will be take a behind the wheel test soon, but our vehicle tpms light is on due to some malfunction, it's been on since we got it used years ago. Will she be allowed to take the test when it's on? Thx
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    issue with 2022 tax filing

    haven't filed a CA paper return in years, are these info correct? include Fed return with CA return (no need to sign Fed return, sign CA return) do not staple the CA return or the Fed return only staple W2 to front of CA return. (I only have a cope of W2 now, no original, is this okay?)...
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    issue with 2022 tax filing

    kind of a long story... DD filed her return incorrectly back in early 04/2023, claiming her own dependence. Then I filed our return (me and wife) and got rejected by IRS. DD then filed an amended return on 4/15/2023 being claimed as a dependent by me. I filed an extension and waited until...
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    CGM - Continuous Glucose Monitor

    just found out about this little device, , seems pretty neat. would like to use it to track the GI of the different types of food I eat. I'm on the low end of prediabetic but my wife is diabetic. Interested in the Freestyle libre 3. Anyone had of these or a different brand? I think you buy...
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    did not receive dividends from SCHD

    my bad. searched activities, they went to my cash. just realized I did not select reinvest.
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    did not receive dividends from SCHD

    I have some SCHD in two accts with Fidelity, one is a rollover IRA the other is a 401k brokerage acct. purchased the shares in both accts back in early 06/2023. The one under the 401k, I got dividend payout 3 times this year but the one under IRA got none. any idea? who should I contact...
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    Getting a prostate PSA test directly

    register acct at questhealth.com, buy test (search for psa), select the link to schedule an appointment for blood draw, then you should get result in 3-4 days.
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    Getting a prostate PSA test directly

    lots of good info, thanks to everyone who chimed in. Had my first PSA test last week, (super easy online purchase and 5 min. in person blood draw.) Result was 0.8. From what I read here and the linked article, I know there is a slim chance that being false negative but that really put my mind...
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    Getting a prostate PSA test directly

    yes, exactly, gave me Tamsulosin, but no exam/test whatsoever.
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    Getting a prostate PSA test directly

    just found out I can order a PSA test directly on Quest Diagnostic on my own without a doc's order. any downside to this? Also, it is making me sign a HIPPA form that says "For Quest Diagnostics labs to provide details about you and your lab tests to Quest Consumer, please review and...
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    should we go to ER ?

    Thanks to you all who have helped us navigate this difficult time and kept us in your prayers, my wife condition has been improving so I can finally sit down and do a quick recap. We actually went to the ER 3 times. on the 3rd time, she was admitted and was inpatient for 5 days (early Oct)...
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    e-filed rejected part2

    here's the first thread abot the issue https://www.early-retirement.org/forums/f28/e-file-rejected-117728.html in short, DD filed her return incorrectly and claimed the $2500 edu credit then my return got rejected because i also claimed it. then she filed amended return and removed the claim...
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    What's this bed thing called

    Anyone know what this thing is called? It's like a add on to a bed to make it a hospital bed . Where can I buy one?
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    should we go to ER ?

    went to see oncologist yesterday, he thinks according to ct scan, it's ovary cancer but need to wait for biopsy results. wife is in very poor shape, very fatigue because everything she eats causes bloating even though she is taking beano and gas relief. anyone knows of any remedy or this ...
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    should we go to ER ?

    primary doc said he'll call me this week, i guess i'm just trying to jump the gun and can't wait for things to start happening.
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    should we go to ER ?

    biopsy result should come out today. will be calling couple places (the oncologist, UCLA, City of Hope). trying to understand the CT scan report (became available online yesterday), it seems to say there's no pancreatic tumor but the tumors are in the pelvic instead? If anyone can explain...
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    should we go to ER ?

    waiting for biopsy result in next day or so. i had asked the doc privately what he thinks, he said it's pretty much stage 4 cancer. wife condition is deteriorating slowly, as heart wrenching as it's, I need to think about what legal docs I should have in place in case any sudden trauma...
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    should we go to ER ?

    any online cancer treatment/support forum I can join?
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    should we go to ER ?

    Great info! thank you so much. and they're in my in PPO network.
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    should we go to ER ?

    Im completely drained emotionally, mentally, just can't fall asleep. reason i'm here.
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    should we go to ER ?

    long day. went to ER, got admitted quickly, the ER doc moved mountains to make things happen for us after I broke down and cried in front of her after she told me all things pointing to cancer. CT scan done, primary doc came, oncologist came. water extraction (forgot med term) and biopsy...
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    should we go to ER ?

    ER first thing tomorrow morning. question. I have a HSA account, if i want to use that money, do i have to use it at the point of sale or can i pay with credit card and reimburse myself later. actually, i dont think there will be a point of sale, my insurance (Anthem BC PPO thru my...
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    should we go to ER ?

    shortness of breath might have been mischaracterization. When we went for a short slow walk (10 minutes), she felt pain/numbness in the right leg (above her knee) and was really trying to catch her breath, but when around the house, she is doing ok, not great though.
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    should we go to ER ?

    we got referral to an oncologist but they wont see us until we have a biopsy done. hospital wont schedule a biopsy until they have the images. Daughter will be getting them the images this morning from the ultrasound place. we have anthem ppo, btw.
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