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Old 07-13-2020, 04:52 AM   #361
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I was finally able to sell my 2004 Mustang gt convertible, and bought a 2013 white Mustang with all the options V6 Pony package....averaging 27 mpg, and still runs in the 13s through the 1/4 mile.

A one owner, local car that was really taken care of that I bought for $8500, he took a 2/3 depreciation loss in 7 years.
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Old 07-13-2020, 09:41 AM   #362
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Just wrote a check for $142,571 for 2019 Federal Taxes. Does that count as blowing dough? (I had safe harbor, so no penalties or interest)
Would be an honor and privilege to write that kind of tax check.
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That's in the plan for this year, right at the end.
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Old 07-13-2020, 10:44 AM   #364
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Would be an honor and privilege to write that kind of tax check.
It was neither an honor nor a privilege. It was required by law and I simply complied.
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Old 07-14-2020, 08:21 AM   #365
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Sorry that was supposed to be in a different thread
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Old 07-14-2020, 02:49 PM   #366
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Well you just made me feel like our giant payment is not so large anymore.

I'm trying to figure out the safe harbor, and unless this payment is just the tip of an iceberg. I can only guess that in the previous year you were nearly tax free, did tiny estimated payments to 110% of 2018 taxes.
Waiting until the end to pay the full bill.

Maybe there are other safe harbor reasons I'm not knowing
Never mind.
Due to another thread, I know the reason, or at least can guess.

It was basically the same for me, on a much much smaller scale.
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Old 07-17-2020, 06:35 PM   #369
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I'm retired but my wife still works - not sure if I'm "qualified" to post in this thread.

Since our travel plans have taken a hit due to Covid, we thought we'd spoil ourselves some other way. For starters:

- Bought a new MacBook Pro Retina 15" for my wife - a nice upgrade to the one it replaced

- Bought a couple of nicely marbled Wagyu ribeye steaks (American, non-Kobe - We'll eventually take a trip to Japan and experience the Kobe A5 steaks at some point in the future)

- Bought an Oculus Quest VR headset
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Since it would not appear we will be traveling anytime soon, we decided to go ahead and remodel our three and a half baths instead, the last bit of our home that needs updating from our move in 2017. It's a 1980's home that still had the original builders grade elements in place after 30+ years. The footprints are all good, fortunately, and the fixtures have all been upgraded by us already, as has the plumbing, so that will help with keeping a lid on costs. Excited about installing marble countertops among other things.
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I went to the Herb and Spice store to p/u five items. Something happened on the way home and I have six new dining chairs. I’m pleased with the purchase. They were needed.
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Five weeks in Alaska was amazing. No crowds, although we felt sorry for the tourist related businesses.... Did our part by spending more than we normally would via float plane flights and private boat excursions, as our big trips for the year aren't going to happen in 2020--and maybe not even in 2021.

(Unfortunately, even with mandatory testing to enter state, the virus is doing what viruses do and they are starting to have enough cases to worry them. don't know how much longer tourism is going to be an option this summer.)
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We just blew $7400 on replacement windows. Not a bad price (10 windows total) and a decent transferable warranty. These are for the back of the house, as we just finished paying off the ones we replaced on the front of the house. We have the cash on hand, but actually took 24 months at 0% because we can.
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$3.5K on vet bills for the old dog.

$3.5K on new suspension for the old SUV.

$2K on ski season passes for next year (although this is mandatory spending, not discretionary, and saves us lots of money over the year compared to buying daily lift tickets.)
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The original plan to blow that dough was a trip to Las Vegas to celebrate my first SS deposit in January. That fell flat and didn't bounce once....

So, we bought an upright freezer and dh obtained various tools, gizmos and gadgets. Later on we had a carport built over our driveway, purchased flooring for the garage then replaced the garage door. In a couple of weeks dh will receive his La-Z-Boy recliner (thanks for the info W2R ).

I'm considering replacing our 36 yo wall oven. Ok, so the self cleaning doesn't work, neither does the clock or timer, but it still bakes well.
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New stamped stained driveway, apron, part of sidewalk and walkway is being poured today. That will run about $12k.

We are now shopping for a new front door for an English Tudor and a side door. I'm a bit shell shocked at the cost. I've been studying this site to learn what a front door of a Tudor should look like. I would love to have one custom made, but I would need to supply drawings with exact measurements. I guess I would need to hire an architect to help.

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New stamped stained driveway, apron, part of sidewalk and walkway is being poured today. That will run about $12k.

We are now shopping for a new front door for an English Tudor and a side door. I'm a bit shell shocked at the cost. I've been studying this site to learn what a front door of a Tudor should look like. I would love to have one custom made, but I would need to supply drawings with exact measurements. I guess I would need to hire an architect to help.

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Wow, an architect just to design the door and then custom construction: that DOES sound pricey..... blow that dough....
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Spilled a full coffee on my laptop a few weeks ago and tried everything to fix it. No luck.
Looking for a 6-800 dollar replacement right now. $700

Have a mini split A/C unit being delivered tomorrow. Even though we are at 1300 foot elevation in NH we finally are caving in to A/C . We both don't like the heat and especially the humidity. Supposed to be real quiet and energy efficient. $700.
Spent several hundred on the new pup in the last few weeks. New crates, beds harnesses toys etc. $500

Need new glasses. $600

Wife just told me she doesn't like the roman shades any more. $?

Finishing up my total bathroom /laundry room gut job. Maybe another $500 to go.
Thinking of redoing the entire kitchen. Rut Roh.

Guess that's enough for now.
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DW was ready to replace her 8 year old Pathfinder. Sold it private for about $2k more than trade-in.

Sooo, we are now the proud owners of the most expensive vehicle we have ever bought. A 2020 Lexus 350 RX. I am pretty sure it will take another 10 years to figure out all the functions. Oh well, it is what she wanted, and we CAN afford it.

Meanwhile, my 2012 basic Altima is still my ride for a while. (But I have thrown out the idea of buying a Tesla in a year or two)

FWIW, even with the car purchase we will be under 4% WR for the year.
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