AugustaTiger

You need to do a re-characterization of this years contributions into a Roth IRA. If you don’t do this you will have a “basis” in your IRA where some of the money will come back to you as “return of principal” and not be taxed in retirement. This requires advanced record keeping and tracking by ...

Do any of y’all have a travel backpack that you really like for when you are out and about adventuring? Not like a backpack for backpacking through Europe- just one to use when out and about exploring a destination. I’d like something that doesn’t allow for pickpocket to rummage through while it...

[quote]It’s georgia, fricking, state.[/quote] It’s actually Georgia Southern. LSU plays them in week one. ...

[quote]Allbirds are probably the GOAT travel shoe[/quote] I looked these up and they looked very intriguing. Do you have the wool ones or the other material? Looking at picking these up for our upcoming European vacation. ...

I bought [link=(https://www.costco.com/Skechers-Men's-Slip-On-Shoe.product.100492065.html)]these[/link] from Costco for lighter walking around the city. For more adventurous days that need a heavier shoe I’ve got ones similar to [link=(https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/teva-arrowood-waterproof-snea...

I know you are putting this to bed. I just came across this post and thought of you/ this thread. I’ll just leave it here for the next person who searches the board for FIA. [link=(https://www.investmentnews.com/article/20190605/FREE/190609965/indexed-annuity-illustrations-are-hurting-co...

[quote]Hell, just watch this board.[/quote] Amen. A board of people asking for financial advice bashing folks who do it for a living. The irony is amazing. ...

I’d just take the cash and put it into a basket blue chip dividend paying stocks. Reinvest the dividends. Your heirs will get a step up upon your passing. They could choose to get a lump sum of cash or they could use the dividend income to live off of. That’s how you maximize the value given...

What kind of “estate planning” are you wanting to do? Trying to defer taxes within your estate? Trying to pass more money tax fee to heirs? Wanting to guarantee a certain amount to heirs? What are you trying to accomplish?...

Some of them won’t allow you to take income during the first 10 years of a contract. If they are showing rates of 3.5-4.0% you will average 2%. They often update their marketing literature to cherry pick an index that doesn’t really exist. You can read the fine print to find out the date the...

We will probably have to go with what they will offer. - we got a deal on the flights for $258 round trip out of JFK. My plan was to drag everyone from Atlanta to JFK and do a night- maybe two before the trip. Then just get home on the way back. ...

Make sure you have a default investment vehicle like a target date fund. I wouldn’t give any advice to employees as an employer. Let the plan administrator come in and do the education (fidelity, principal, mass mutual, or the advisor on the plan). You don’t want that liability on your han...

I just got a call from Delta- they are doing a seasonal cancelation of flights to Reykjavik when we were supposed to be going in January. They offered to put us on Iceland air and we would still get our sky miles for the trip. There are 7 of us in our group that are effected and I’m the point of...

Yes, the one near Champs Elysee. We will be there 6 nights. Do you consider that long enough to get an apartment?...

I’m taking the Mrs. to Paris for our anniversary this September. This is our first time there and I know squat about the city. I booked a room at Hôtel Le Mariann. Does anyone have any feedback on this specific property or location? Are we in a good spot? I made a refundable reservation for ...

Well then I guess my iPhone has one built in. Pretty neat. ...

Bring peanut better and granola bars just Incase the food overwhelms you. Surprisingly my phone worked just fine without a VPN. I was able to use social media and browse the internet with no problem. We had a guy in the hotel in Beijing that would custom make suits, shirts, blazers, slacks, ...

Second the moorings yacht charter. We chartered one with other family members and it was great. ...

That’s tough. How old are you? If under 30 and less than 3 years out of school- try applying as an associate or analyst at an IB. You will have to move somewhere around the globe. Keep your options open to move to NY/ London/ Hong Kong etc. If you aren’t into moving and making that big change yo...

What are some of your favorite books on investing and behavioral finance? Not looking for Liar’s Poker type and don’t want it to be as complex as the Intelligent Investor. TIA...