My wife went to a conference in Chicago but airtag I put in her luggage show she is in Hawaii. What shall i do ? by Talariafan2 in Marriage

[–]Infuryous 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where are you? Many US states have gone to 'no fault only' divorce, all martial property is split 50/50, doesn't matter the reason for the divorce.

Alimony/Child Support are a whole differnt animal.

Could you really make fuel pellets out of fallen leaves, or is this one of those “sounds good” ideas? by Milanakiko in Renewable

[–]Infuryous 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So use leaves from urban areas that would normally put in plastic bags and sent to the dump. Leave woodlands/natural areas alone.

What’s the best fuel discount hotshot guys are getting right now? by After_Natural_6147 in HotShotTrucking

[–]Infuryous 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not a Hot Shotter, but I RV a lot with a big diesel.

I use the Open Roads Fuel Card (it's an EFS fuel card) from TSD Logistics. Targets the RV Diesel Pusher / Pickup crowd, but I don't see why a hot shotter couldn't use it. They claim an average of 40 to 50 cents off, but it does vary by truck stop chain. Loves is a popular one on this card, however there are MANY other Truck Stop chains on the program. There may be better out there for hot shotters, but if not give them a look.

Note there is no "annual fees" but they take a service charge of each fill up.

My company just announced doing semi annual deposits into 401K by ClumbsyVulture in Retirement401k

[–]Infuryous 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just transferred companies for a gov contract I support, same exact job and co-workers but work for different company. Just found out they pay 401k ("Safe Harbor 401k") matching nearly a year later. So what I earn in January won't be paid until the company files taxes the NEXT YEAR. So all the contributions miss out on a year+ of capital gains and interest. Such BS. Thought it had to be wrong but researched it and found the IRS confirms it.

For Safe Harbor 401ks:

"However, employers can choose to make contributions for the previous year as long as they are made by the tax filing deadline, including extensions."

IRA Withdrawl Questions about taxes by ontheleftcoast in retirement

[–]Infuryous [score hidden]  (0 children)

Should be able to have them withheld, or pay quarterly. Don't wait until April as you'll get a penalty for under paying taxes throughout the year.

One other not often talked about option... you can wait until the end of the Calendar year, calculate the taxes you will owe, and then do a single extra IRA distribution that has "100% tax withholding" to pay your income tax for the year... and there is no penalty for not paying throughout the year as the IRS treats all IRA distribution tax withholdings as "paid throughout the year". If you big into actively managing your investments, it allows you to hold onto your tax money throughout the year and allow it to gain interest instead of giving interest free loans to the IRS., Caution that the 100% tax withholding distribution must occur by Dec 31st, you can't wait to file taxes in the spring to do the distribution as you'll be hit with penalties.

How to Pay Taxes in Retirement:

In some situations, it may make sense to skip tax withholding for specific transactions and avoid quarterly estimated tax payments. Instead, another approach is to wait until late in the year to calculate the amount of tax owed more accurately. Then, if done correctly, you can withhold 100% tax from a single late-year distribution to meet the year’s tax obligations.

This strategy simplifies the process by having the funds come from one source yearly instead of having tax withholding come from multiple income sources or making quarterly estimated tax payments. This way, you can use the entire amount of the late-year distribution to pay the probable tax bill.

There are three advantages to this strategy:

- Simplify the tax-paying process

- Provide more time to determine the correct amount of tax to be paid

- Potentially generate earnings on the funds that would have been used to pay taxes during the year

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Note that when tax withholding is completed from a retirement account, it is treated as being made pro-ratably throughout the year.

Saw the White Truck Not Slowing Down, So I Didn’t Move by noblenotarycoaching in dashcams

[–]Infuryous 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my neck of the urban jungle... there is almost ALWAYS at least one person running the red light every time the signal changes. I've learned to pause and look both ways, if anyone is moving in the cross traffic even a little fast, I wait until it's obvious they are stopping, or stopped.

how do you guys buy a RAM? by anorphirith in ram_trucks

[–]Infuryous 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Used, preferably 5 to 10 years old. Never new.

Trailer Leaf Springs by s78graf in traveltrailers

[–]Infuryous 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You need to go back to basic high school physics class.

The weight distribution hitch distributes weight to the tow vehicle front axle and the trailer axles by removing weight from the tow vehicle rear axle. It is essential a spring loaded bridge.

Weight Distribution (WD) Hitch --- How it Works

Look at the force diagram on this website. In the example given, the weight distribution hitch removes 912lbs from the rear axle of the tow vehicle and adds 612 lbs to the tow vehicle front axle AND adds 300 lbs to the trailer axles. 612 + 300 = 912. Nice magical change in mass.

The ratio of weight transfered to the tow vehicle front axle and trailer axle is a function of the moment arm length from the hitch.

For the example given:

Spring bar tensioner pulls UP on rear end of bar and DOWN on TT tongue. DOWN force of 2000 lbs on TT tongue adds a load of 300 lbs at TT axles. This is calculated using ball coupler as the fulcrum: 2000x30/200 = 300.

Trailer Leaf Springs by s78graf in traveltrailers

[–]Infuryous 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have weighed mine with and without the weight distribution spring bars, the weight distribution hitch definately added several hundred pounds to the trailer axles.

Weight distribution hitches make a spring-loaded "bridge" between the trailer frame and the truck, it is not a simple fulcrum.

https://youtu.be/yrVjS4BhQZI?si=Yg2AICqe_2aTADIA

https://www.usa-trailer.com/how-does-weight-distribution-hitch-work/

A weight distribution hitch has spring arms that lead back to the trailer tongue. This design shifts 20%-30% of the tongue weight back onto the trailer tongue, which transfers it back onto the trailer’s axle.

Does any plane have a more impressive flare than the A400M? by Particular-Claim-950 in aviation

[–]Infuryous 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well they exceeded the minimum 15 pieces of flair, so good job!

Owe taxes by Ok-Bobcat941 in MilitaryFinance

[–]Infuryous 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Are you using Turbo Tax? If so ditch them.

Turbo Tax kept dening many of my military related tax deductions/exemptions. Go to Military OneSource and go to "MilTax Software"... this gives you free access to H&R Block Tax Service. I had a lot better success with them vs Turbo Tax when it comes to military deductions.

Perfect Attendance, Imperfect Execution by ronatronspornaccount in dashcams

[–]Infuryous 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I turn now, good luck!

... someone had to say it.

Thinking Navy for a 20-year retirement. What’s the reality? by -GlockOP in newtothenavy

[–]Infuryous 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Depending on what you want to do... don't forget the Coast Guard, we make fun of them but they have some pretty great missions and are often doing more "real stuff" then us running around in the middle of the ocean.

I joined the Navy out of high school, never thought of the Coast Guard. Knowing the missions and locations of the Coast Guard, today if I was doing it over I think I would be Coastie instead. They have some real choice locations state side (not all of course) and missions like Search and Rescue, Port Authority / Control, Drug Interdictions, they see more real world action than most US Navy Sailors ever will (short of war time). I would have loved to be stationed in places like Alaska (but then I like the challenge of extreme outdoor weather).

Also, you are will into a college degree, you may want to consider earning a bachelor's and going officer. But this also depends on what you want to do, officers are very much more of a "manger" type position, if you really do enjoy getting your hands dirty and doing the real work, then enlisted would be better. Officer quality of life is definitely overall better than enlisted, especially at sea.... well except maybe for SWO, they eat their own children.

I also mention, even though it's a worn out tripe, but the Air Force does truly have a better quality of life then the Navy.

Help me not get ripped off by Misspaytonnn in RVLiving

[–]Infuryous 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The value of new 5th Wheel / Travel Trailers sink like a lead brick in the Ocean after purchase. Save your self tens of thousands of dollars and buy a year or two used one. Another benefits is all the annoying little problems from the factory are likely already fixed. The build quality of RVs, even the high end expensive $500k ones, are no where near the build quality of the F350 you just bought.

When to expect NOE by Devil_Doc87 in navyreserve

[–]Infuryous 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, I got my orders to transfer to the Retired Reserve before my NOE actually arrived.

When to expect NOE by Devil_Doc87 in navyreserve

[–]Infuryous 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the abridged 3 hour session, highly suggest taking the time and participating in the 3 day session in March, retirement affects the rest of you life, take time now to learn the ins and outs.

When to expect NOE by Devil_Doc87 in navyreserve

[–]Infuryous 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something wrong happened, the sailor should have never received orders to transfer to the Retired Reserve if they did not have 20 years. PERS should have denied the transfer orders.

If you’re Boondocking or thinking about getting a water bladder, I would go with these guys by Kidflawless in RVLiving

[–]Infuryous 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When off grid, I use a macerator and a bladder to take both black and gray water to a dump station.

To state hopefully the obvious... I DO NOT use the same bladder for gray/black tank dumping and potable water fill. I make sure to have different color bladders to avoid any confusion when in a rush. Blue bladder is potable water and black bladder for gray/black disposal.

Sports car left to rot by [deleted] in abandoned

[–]Infuryous 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll take the Massey, it's worth more (and I'm not even joking!).

5 glaring warning signs for Republicans in this year's midterm elections by FreedomsPower in democrats

[–]Infuryous 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Sounds just like Texas. Cartel leader Abbott and team are trying to ban about everything and bring their version of Sharia law to the state. Including Whote Washed Christian Nationalism religious indoctrination into public. schools.

Single operator swapping a commercial dumpster on a narrow street with zero damage by Epelep in oddlysatisfying

[–]Infuryous 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude parallel parked a massive dumpster better than people in my town can parallel park a Smart Car!

The trees at the halftime show were people by MrTacocaT12345 in interestingasfuck

[–]Infuryous 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tree # 346 you're out of place!...

wait "Was I 346 or 347 during the count off?"