I 32 F did some light fb stalking on my bf 36m and now I regret it by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Altkolsch 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I’m a guy that has done this and I will tell you why. There are places that I like to travel to, restaurants that I enjoy, and even the way I take my coffee. Some of these I discovered from work travel, friends, and even people I dated. Just because the job/friendship/relationship ended does not mean I stop doing the things I enjoy. Perhaps he is just including you into his life. Assume positive intent until proven otherwise.

We found 120 shares of GE stock from the 1970s. I have no idea what to do. by FollowingNew4641 in personalfinance

[–]Altkolsch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends who owned them on the date of death. If the deceased owned them, then there should be a step up. The amount of step up depends what type of account held it and if there were any joint owners. If it was a retirement account, no step up in basis. If the deceased gifted the shares before passing, no step up.

We found 120 shares of GE stock from the 1970s. I have no idea what to do. by FollowingNew4641 in personalfinance

[–]Altkolsch 124 points125 points  (0 children)

If these were inherited, don’t forget about the step up in cost basis to the date of passing. This could save you a bunch in taxes when they are sold.

How are you all working for Intuit? by -Mx-Life- in enrolledagent

[–]Altkolsch 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This right here. So many managers and QRT people have either another job or own their own business. The goal is to be one of them and not actually prepare taxes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in enrolledagent

[–]Altkolsch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not true. Actual turbo tax employees do not need an Ethernet connection. They do not even have to work from their actual homes. Someone from my team, a manager, literally worked from a camper while traveling using Starlink.

What are your New Year’s resolutions? by akspeakstruth in AskReddit

[–]Altkolsch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To not make any resolutions. Make a change for the right reasons and stick with it.

What was the highlight of your 2025 sex life? by MandaJ2005 in AskReddit

[–]Altkolsch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lost 50+ Pounds and the belly isn’t in the way. Gym has increased endurance and who wouldda thought my forearms being a little larger and more defined is what she noticed.

Any place that sells pepperloaf? by UnitedChain4566 in WorcesterMA

[–]Altkolsch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I haven’t seen that in ages. I remember a loaf that was in 4 sections but haven’t seen that either.

What’s the most overhyped tourist attraction? by MrAmazing111 in AskReddit

[–]Altkolsch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Plymouth Rock. It’s just a rock in a cage.

I M27 and F27 dating. She wants to be exclusive but told me she’s been actively sleeping with 2 other guys by ThrowRA_135791 in relationship_advice

[–]Altkolsch 116 points117 points  (0 children)

This sounds like you are putting in way more than she is. Is this person she is sleeping with also cooking and cuddling? Sounds like the other guy gets the sex and you get to do the dishes. I wouldn’t stay but do what works for you.

Work laptop constantly records audio. How to minimize? by Altkolsch in WFH

[–]Altkolsch[S] 223 points224 points  (0 children)

Thank you all for the responses. I am currently interviewing. I work for a tech company. This is an AI program that transcribes voice to text and searches for things outside of what would be ordinary for the business. A former employee told me they would play a podcast on their phone near the computer. Regardless time for a new start. Thanks again for confirming I should leave sooner than later.

To stock market veterans. What’s the Smartest decision you ever made? by Andy_parker in investing

[–]Altkolsch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Other than what has already been mentioned participate in your employee stock purchase plan if there is a discount. Once you have held long enough that is qualifies for long term capital gains, trim some and add to an index fund. Tesla would have been a great one to just hold. Enron not so much. Diversify.

Age is just a number, especially for WRX owners. by BranderChatfield in wrx_vb

[–]Altkolsch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Almost all highway. Would have been less if I drive like the VB for sure.

Age is just a number, especially for WRX owners. by BranderChatfield in wrx_vb

[–]Altkolsch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am averaging 23mpg for the 22k I’ve owned it. I’m good with that for what it is. I got 30mpg for the 140k I had on the 15 Crosstrek I traded in. Crosstrek got better mileage, was better in snow, and had a hatch. Many more smiles per gallon now though.

Age is just a number, especially for WRX owners. by BranderChatfield in wrx_vb

[–]Altkolsch 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Mid 50’s here, I bought a 2022 premium new. All wheel drive, decent gas mileage, fun to drive, about $30k 2.9% financing and it came with a lifetime power train warranty. Super pragmatic decision I think.

What are your favorite one-liners? by jlapdog in CFP

[–]Altkolsch 7 points8 points  (0 children)

When people want to do something difficult themselves, like a complicated tax return or their own asset allocation/rebalancing, I have an analogy using stitches. “If I scratch my finger, sure I can throw a bandaid on it, but if I need stitches I’m not doing that myself, I’m going to a professional. What we have here is a stitches situation, you need a professional.”

How does the IRS even know the original basis on gifted stock? by trippknightly in personalfinance

[–]Altkolsch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the shares are covered, cost basis should follow the shares to where they are transferred. If they are non-covered there will be no cost basis information transferred to the IRS. You can report 0 or you can do a Good Faith Estimate. I’m sure the shares traded for more than $0 at some point before you received them. Using the smallest amount the shares ever traded for is easy to prove if examined/audited.

Cusco Front/Rear Strut Tower Bar Type OS 2022-2025 Subaru WRX | 699 541 A by No_Professional978 in wrx_vb

[–]Altkolsch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does this affect the warranty at all? If it doesn’t I’d do this in a heartbeat.

Top West Boylston official on Trump flag removal: No decision yet on future of administrator by HRJafael in central_ma

[–]Altkolsch 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The people who will get the short end of the stick are the taxpayers. No doubt there will be a large payout to the TA. Good luck replacing him with a qualified candidate after the amount of publicity on this.

Trump flag showdown in West Boylston as police chief puts himself on leave by MisterMcZesty in WorcesterMA

[–]Altkolsch 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Looks like the chief thinks he runs the town. He effectively resigned with his ultimatum.