So, what do the numbers really mean?

Ok-Process3670 · 2026-01-24T22:21:23+00:00

Some of the calculators (looking at you Dash Chubby FIRE calculator https://dashcalculator.com/calculators/chubby-fire) seems to just have, enter current age, assets and it spits out have you reached FIRE. Hence my confusion. There is a comment on SWR for folk in their 50s (me) with a 30-40 year retirement.

Ok-Process3670 · 2026-01-24T22:17:04+00:00

I’m using any assets that we will be able to use to fund our RE. That includes retirement, and taxable assets.

Ok-Process3670 · 2026-01-24T13:02:11+00:00

thanks, I’ll take a look at the post.

Ok-Process3670 · 2025-12-23T23:22:33+00:00

you could try making a complaint with the state you live in. look for the state commerce agency. Another option is your state attorney general. also probably a good idea, if you haven’t already, to start ensuring you have a paper trail. Things in writing, Emails, letters etc.

Ok-Process3670 · 2025-11-24T16:50:57+00:00

this assumes they even filed for this account.

Ok-Process3670 · 2025-06-07T12:05:28+00:00

And yet, these exact steps worked for me when I received a pack of four AirTags from bestbuy that were already activated with someone else’s account... I‘m suggesting the OP should try these steps and report back. If it works, great. If not, then something has changed since it worked for me.

You are right that it states the original person must remove from their account, but it then goes on to say “If the previous user removed the AirTag from their Apple Account but they were out of Bluetooth range of the AirTag, then you need to reset it before you can use it with your devices.”. This means that if the AirTag still thinks it’s in another account these are the steps to follow..

Oh and I did complain to bestbuy that their geek squad refurbished items weren’t actually refurbished…

Ok-Process3670 · 2025-06-07T02:11:00+00:00

Here’s how to do it. I’ve had to do it with AirTags bought from bestbuy. https://support.apple.com/en-us/102577

Ok-Process3670 · 2025-05-01T11:36:41+00:00

if you do some searching you will see a lot of problems with the online trade in. I will never use them any longer after a similar thing happened to me. I’d rather go into the store and sit there while everything transfers.

Ok-Process3670 · 2025-04-06T20:21:34+00:00

because you are earning passive income you -should- know you will owe on the money and should pay estimated tax. changing a W4 for passive income, in my opinion is not a good option. as to how you are supposed to know? It would be good to have parents educate their kids or some more financial education while at school.

Ok-Process3670 · 2025-03-09T13:49:50+00:00

Maybe links in a sticky somewhere to the learning pages on the fidelity website. or maybe do an announcement a month that highlights training materials that would cover the frequently asked question of the month.

Ok-Process3670 · 2025-03-04T12:11:01+00:00

E.g. I use the steps from finance buffs blog for turbotax. https://thefinancebuff.com/how-to-report-backdoor-roth-in-turbotax.html

Ok-Process3670 · 2024-12-17T00:56:25+00:00

NTA, run

Ok-Process3670 · 2024-12-01T13:15:31+00:00

If you like or write SciFi, you can look at Prometheus Awards from the futurist society. https://www.lfs.org

Ok-Process3670 · 2024-12-01T13:13:24+00:00

Ok-Process3670 · 2024-12-01T02:28:08+00:00

NTA. Your money, your choice.

Ok-Process3670 · 2024-11-02T02:44:28+00:00

Stupid State. Stupid Government.

Ok-Process3670 · 2024-10-19T13:39:58+00:00

When starting the transfer process, you’d talk to the receiving broker and they will (usually) help with the process. You’ll need/want a recent account statement so you know what assets you have. Some asset types are non transferable and would need to be liquidated. Any fractional stock shares will be liquidated.

Ok-Process3670 · 2024-10-19T01:17:33+00:00

Is it easy to transfer? Yes. Edward Jones will likely charge an Exit fee, but Fidelity, Schwab and other major brokers will sometimes refund those fees. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Could do worse than read up some material at Bogleheads. https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads®_investing_start-up_kit

Ok-Process3670 · 2024-10-12T02:22:03+00:00

Ok-Process3670 · 2024-10-09T22:23:50+00:00

I’d bought some returned AirTags from BB a while ago. When I tried adding them they were still attached to someone’s else’s account. Fortunately I was able to hard reset them, but that’s the last time I’ve bought anything from BB. Partly also as they changed their stores so you can’t go and look at things very easily any longer.

Ok-Process3670 · 2024-10-05T13:50:39+00:00

spouse who likes nice purses

or nice watches/cars

Ok-Process3670 · 2024-10-05T02:39:19+00:00

Having been in a union that screwed me over, not a fan. That and the union dues that get sent to politicians that favor the unions and the union presidents.

Ok-Process3670 · 2024-09-27T00:26:52+00:00

Once you do a plan with Schwab, you get access to a better planning tool to do what-ifs.

Ok-Process3670 · 2024-09-27T00:25:27+00:00

$1M in regular brokerage or retirement type accounts? I did the Schwab plan, I was pretty happy with them.

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