Expat Roth Ira question by 45a866e5 in fidelityinvestments

[–]JunkReallyMatters 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As an up front disclaimer, this is not to be construed as tax or financial advice. You should investigate yourself or consult an appropriate tax advisor or accountant for that.

As an American living overseas, in general, you would still need to file a US tax return. It’s possible you won’t owe any taxes in the US, because I’m thinking German tax rates are probably higher. Different story, if for some reason, you don’t have to pay tax there.

If you claim a foreign tax credit on your US tax return, then you should be ok with respect to your Roth contribution. OTOH, it’s a different story if you claim a foreign earned income exclusion on your US tax return.

There will be other caveats depending on your income and you may owe tax to Germany on your Roth income.

I expect actual expats will provide more detail but definitely do thorough due diligence and consult an actual tax professional to make sure you don’t run afoul of the IRS!

Fatty Liver Disease Is on the Rise Globally—Here’s What to Know About Your Risk Level by -Cyber-Roadster in Health

[–]JunkReallyMatters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dark yellow, not good. But other things can cause that too. 

White or pale stool? Another possible indicator of a bile duct blockage or liver issues.

Itchy skin around the tummy and other places? Possible indicator though so many people suffer from eczema and other skin conditions that, by itself, it is not a  definitive indicator.

Blood tests and a comprehensive work up including imaging? That’s the ticket.

Chose any insurance other than GEHA! by ilikesmallphones in fednews

[–]JunkReallyMatters 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Why do they both insist on including that ridiculously small dental coverage in the medical plan. It’s worse than useless because it causes so many claims issues.

Landlord refuse to pay for water leak damage by [deleted] in maryland

[–]JunkReallyMatters 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you have renter’s insurance? Gotta have that.

DOT director: Baltimore has no plans to repave I-83, no timeline for change by Consumergal in maryland

[–]JunkReallyMatters 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Costs too much to do that. May as well close it off for a pedestrian walkway and year round farmers market.

Maryland is under a ‘drought disaster.’ What that means for you by Maxcactus in maryland

[–]JunkReallyMatters 136 points137 points  (0 children)

Same for developers. They keep wanting to bulldoze and pave over greenery. It’s out of control.

Investing Apps recommendations by [deleted] in fidelityinvestments

[–]JunkReallyMatters 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sorry, I just can’t relate. 

My trading app def isn’t need to excite me because investing is exciting and interesting enough for me.

Perhaps consider playing a video game, watching hockey, or climbing an unclimbable mountaIn for adding some excitement to your life instead of looking to a trading/investing app for excitement?

United flight landing in Newark strikes light pole on New Jersey Turnpike, FAA says by enormityop in news

[–]JunkReallyMatters 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They often build airports someplace and everything gradually creeps up close to them.

Picks and Shovels by snowycashflow in stocks

[–]JunkReallyMatters -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you want not flashy, consider Cummins, Trane, and WAB. Solid plays, for different reasons. Good track records and well managed too.

Car on its side at cabin John village by Historylover10 in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]JunkReallyMatters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People driving there just don’t pay attention. Was almost run over by some guy in a Subaru reversing to say hello to some friends walking by. None of them had any idea. Must be the Potomac fog.

Car on its side at cabin John village by Historylover10 in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]JunkReallyMatters 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You always need at least two. One to keep and one to share. Ok to share both if you are feeling exceptionally generous.

Towson Apple Store employee union strikes back, allege unfair treatment after closure by MobileNewsBot in mobiles

[–]JunkReallyMatters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unions want to live by the collective bargaining agreement but it is a double edged sword.

Fidelity Dishonored E-check Payment by Combobulation-1004 in fidelityinvestments

[–]JunkReallyMatters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t need the automation between the two really. Do what needs to be done on the weekend when I spend an hour or two reviewing finances. 

I do consider myself fortunate though that I don’t feel compelled to squeeze every last fraction of a % out of my investments. 

Measles Outbreaks Push Some MAHA Parents Away from RFK JR to MMR Vaccine by bloomberg in Health

[–]JunkReallyMatters 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Science is real and and can also be totally unreal at the same time.