Non-US Investing • Investment for one-year-old in Italy
This is perhaps a somewhat unusual question, but my grandfather gave me money to invest for my child that was born last year, with the condition that the funds are made available to them on their 18th...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Cash in JPM Chase brokerage account
Is there a way to use the cash in the brokerage account to make a Chase credit card payment? As far as I can tell, I'd need to first transfer the cash to an external bank account, and then pay off the...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Driveway sealing
Is it necessary to seal an asphalt driveway? Other than cosmetic I don't think it matters.Statistics: Posted by NavyIC3 — Mon Jun 17, 2024 5:44 pm — Replies 6 — Views 425
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Kiddie Tax if full time student at any point in tax year?
I have looked but have not been able to find an answer to this question. My son graduated from college this year (this month - June). When he files his 2024 tax return next Spring, is he considered a...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Pension withdrawal issue
Hello! I have an issue I need help with. In 2021, I quit a government job at which I had a pension. I had the option to either receive a check with what I'd earned towards my pension, untaxed, to put...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Setting up financial accounts for elderly...
Hello all,Last year my mother asked my sister and I to start handling her financial affairs. She’s in her 80s now and is aware of her declining abilities. We have both agreed to do this for her. We...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • breathalyzer as an optional car safety upgrade
i have an idea but i have never heard of anybody doing this, so i wonder if it's even possible or is there a good reason why nobody does it.my idea is to voluntarily install a breathalyzer ignition...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Instrument that works like treasuries
I want to make taking position in treasuries really simple/easy, even more simple than maintaining a ladder of treasuries.My first thought was an EFT, but it seems that they're better used to bet on...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • Utah (Moab) National Park Vacation in Summer
I'm 2 for 2 the last two years in asking for suggestions and tips on national park trips out west (Arizona in 2022 and Colorado in 2023). Next month, in July, we're heading to Utah for 9 nights with...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Heading back to Work
An opportunity came up and I figured it was now or never so I'm heading back to work. Most likely short term but it gives me an opportunity to see an older relative and help him out while also padding...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • What to do to leave a legacy?
We'll never spend our assets.Any pointers on how to manage several M in order to leave a semi-permanent legacy?For me it will be some kind of technical/scientific pursuit. Possibly my old U.My wife,...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Updating my three fund with a new options?
I'm still a bit of a novice evaluating funds and all that so I figured I would check with the great folks on this forum before I made any changes. With the advice on the forum a few years ago within...
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • One of the funniest financial...
https://www.defenseworld.net/2024/06/16 ... cavti.htmlNo way is this written by a human. But it was the first hit ("News") when I searched VTI just now.Regal Wealth Group Inc. grew its position in...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • IRA Annuity Question
My Mother inherited a small annuity from my Dad 20 years ago. I have very little information on it other than it's an IRA annuity through Jackson. The benefit is very small but there is a cash...
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Personal Finance (Not Investing) • No college choice really
Most private colleges and OOS colleges are just not affordable. I looked up engineering programs in some good universities including UCs, UNCs, UPenn, UMich etc and the cost including housing and...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • My federal tax will be 0
What should I do? I don't even have enough on line 16 to hit line 19 maximum.Obviously I should be doing some Roth IRA, but what else can I do to bring tax liability home? I have no taxable accounts...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Fraud - Help!!!
Hello, my wife received a fraudulent email from Xfinity saying our account was suspended on the same day that our auto-pay didn't go through because I had to close my credit card down due to some...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • How do I decide which health insurance...
Appreciate this forum and its members for the wealth of knowledge — I have learned so much! I'm torn between 3 health insurance plans and I'd love to get additional insights/advice. I'm based in...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Does the Stock Wash Rule Apply?
Before Nvidia stock split, I sold one(1) share @$1,200.00 to trim my profits. Nvidia stock split has been completed. Now I'm considering buying one to five share on the dip. As of the date of this...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Swapping investments between accounts
I am sorry if this is too simple — I’m simply trying to get some input on what I plan to do.1. I have a substantial amount in a BrokerageLink account at FIDO (part of a 401k). A substantial amount...
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