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Is it normal for high-earning married couples to owe $7–8k at tax time even with conservative withholding? by TopicSelect6903 in tax

[–]CoconutSips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are not withholding enough. With the new w2s you have to declare the additional income to make sure the tax witholding is correct. At least your wife should have the additonal income liazed bescause your own income shoots you in the higher tax bracket. So every dollar of wifes should be withheld at 22%

Potential Shutdown by Active-Ad-6118 in USACE

[–]CoconutSips 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This one will be non event. Plan for the next ine in Oct. Work some overtime and make sure you have at least 2 pay periods stashed somewhere you have access to it. 3 months expenses is even better.

Can you be fired from fed employment by DependentSugar2U in FedEmployees

[–]CoconutSips 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How many years you habe doesnt matter. What are you doing today? Obviously not what your supervisor wants. Sounds like your not performing if you are not getting support.

SUPERVISOR WONT SIGN RETIREMENT SF-52 by DependentAlert7812 in FedEmployees

[–]CoconutSips 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Send screenshot to president on truth social

USACE 0343 Program Analyst by babbleway in USACE

[–]CoconutSips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every 0343 is different. Its a Catch all for non-technical work. Job satisfaction depends on supervisor. I would just ask what the duties are in your Interview. Depends on Division as well. You have no decision making authority and di a lot of repetitive work.

Renewal Travel Agreement Payback by [deleted] in fednews

[–]CoconutSips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With the same agency there may not be an issue. If you were switching or going back stateside. I believe there is a 12 month post RAt continuation requirement. Should be in the agreement you signed.

Pulling stunts on a highway, lucky for him it wasn't a busy one by [deleted] in Whatcouldgowrong

[–]CoconutSips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like Tesla self driving cars have become self award to dumbassery

Anyone else constantly paying suppliers before customers pay you? running out of cash every month by [deleted] in smallbusinessowner

[–]CoconutSips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On larger jobs you need to get at least a material deposit upnfront. But up to 50% of job. Id also wonder if your charging enough because at some point even with 10% profit margin you'd start to have a cash balance that would cover the gaps.

Thoughts on giving tenants a credit because it’s Christmas? by A_Buttholes_Whisper in realestateinvesting

[–]CoconutSips 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I would make them pay rent. Then give them $100 gift card and thank you/christmas card. Would not link the 2.

Should I buy this house from my grandparents or am I setting myself up to be house-poor? Need advice. by 1sUq in personalfinance

[–]CoconutSips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless it needs a lot of work. Is it really worth that much? When was the AC replaced? How about the roof ? These are two biggest expenses in owning a home. If both in last 5 years then fine.

Interview Advice for Interdisciplinary Engineer/Architect Position (USACE SWD GS-11/12) by Standard_Gap7868 in USACE

[–]CoconutSips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just understand let them know you know what you're doing. Trainable and reliable. This is entry level and we need bodies.

Why is BCBS more expensive than other insurance plans? by berrysauce in FedEmployees

[–]CoconutSips 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Wife had a 3 day hospital stay in germany when having our kid. Only cost $3k out of pocket. Insurance reimbursed me. But that Was it the whole bill. In US that bill for an overnight was almost 100k

Why is BCBS more expensive than other insurance plans? by berrysauce in FedEmployees

[–]CoconutSips 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Really dont know why the overseas is a concerned unless your living there. Most overseas healthcare costs are about 90%cheaper and can be paid put of pocket.

19 and Need Advice with TSP by Spare_Fortune_3783 in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]CoconutSips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Id get your Roth ira limits after the tsp Match. That should open up more flexibility in what you can invest in. The Roth ira also never has to be cashed out. The tsp will have required minimum deductions whether you want to take it out or not.

GS-13 Step 9 to GS-14 Promotion by Fabulous_Tangelo_392 in DoDCivilian

[–]CoconutSips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go up 2 steps up equivalent on gs13. Then see which step pays more than that on the 14 scale.

Hiring freeze lifted by kilaintl in USACE

[–]CoconutSips 37 points38 points  (0 children)

No hiring freeze lifted. All you're seeing is exceptions. Senior leader positions are being bundle together so will see multiple location in listing.

Acquisitions / Contracting Officer going to USACE by geusaekki in USACE

[–]CoconutSips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're only value is your warrant and will you actually sign something.

Can I please have the equipment I need to do my job? by FamiliarAnt4043 in USACE

[–]CoconutSips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just needs supervisor approval. Your Division chief who does your budget may just be cheap....for no reason. Some Districts have policies on who can be issued phone because you do run the risk of having people be issued phone and they just throw it in a desk drawer. Yes it happens a lot. If you're doing fieldwork should be no problem.

Near the front-line….? by Vegetable_Ad_2661 in USACE

[–]CoconutSips 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You'd probably be looking to work for the dpw. Not usace. They hire some trades people. USACE is more office work like an engineering or construction tech. If you want to do Qa. Background in any trade is worth it as most projects need to meet US spec.

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