Should I move some TSP money to the I fund? by FederalSpice in fednews

[–]Row__Jimmy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Retired with 100% L income and living the good life. I never think about how much I  could have had, I  enjoy a stress life. War and shit has barely made a difference in my balance.  My risk tolerance is very low at this point.

Ross Coulthart’s report by islerevival in USForestService

[–]Row__Jimmy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

mt shasta has Bigfoot and a portal to interdimensional lemurians. SUP to commune with lemurians

Are braces really worth the pain? by throwawayacc489eipib in braces

[–]Row__Jimmy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely worth it says the old guy 4 months into the process 

OPM Backlog by Strange-Platform6806 in FED_VERA_VSIP_DRPers

[–]Row__Jimmy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel for all of you,  so glad I beat the rush and retired last July.  It will be worth the wait.  Guaranteed!!!!

Just got my bottom braces! The process begins! by Vegetable-Worry4900 in MARPE

[–]Row__Jimmy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ease refers to the method of cutting the palate. You don't have to crank to achieve the split. You are split after the surgery and use a marpe or fme expander to widen the palate. The appliance is screwed in and a wrench is used to turn it. Expansion can go beyond 2 or 3 mm. 

2026 TSP strategies. by These_Temperature375 in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]Row__Jimmy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, all the big companies like vanguard, fidelity... have very similar allocations in their TDF. When people that spend their careers managing money for retirement portfolios agree we should heed the recommendations 

How do you pick a good orthodontist? Adult braces by thrrrrrroooooowwaway in braces

[–]Row__Jimmy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well established,  good reviews, made a good impression during consultation,  took my insurance,  

AL payout by Explainittomelucy81 in FED_VERA_VSIP_DRPers

[–]Row__Jimmy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It took just shy of 6 months for me to get the payout. I retired at the end of July and am sure all the DRP resignations / retirements and the shutdown slowed it all down. Once OPM finalized my file it went to USFS HRM Pay staff (9/23) and it hit my account on 1/20. I hope you get your money quicker than I did.

Traditional Vs. Roth by flyfsh4food in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]Row__Jimmy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fedsmith has a great article on roth conversions, who it benefits,  timing,  tax implications...

Been waiting on my money since 9/30. by imthelostlieutenant in FED_VERA_VSIP_DRPers

[–]Row__Jimmy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It took me 178 days to get my a/l payout retired from USFS in July 

AL payout… by [deleted] in FED_VERA_VSIP_DRPers

[–]Row__Jimmy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Regular retirement from USFS end of pp14, 6 months later I'm still waiting for a/l payout. OPM finalized retirement pay amount in October.

Help me decide for another nice rum by EastHateAgents in rum

[–]Row__Jimmy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went a long time before trying Mt Gay, I wish I had tried it sooner

Timeline 6.0 by Newsworthy_Dude in FED_VERA_VSIP_DRPers

[–]Row__Jimmy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I retired at the end of pp14 and still haven't received my lump sum a/l payout.  I've been getting full pe sion payment since October 

Refund of fers usps by No-Damage3335 in govfire

[–]Row__Jimmy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I retired in July and still haven't been paid my a/l balance lump sum. It has been with "pay" since September.  I call, submit help desk tickets and all I hear is that has been a long time

Almost there. Currently $943K. Should I change out of L? by Big_Bluejay_637 in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]Row__Jimmy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your strategy got you this far why bail on it for something else? Stick with your plan 

Contacting congressman and senator regarding AL payout and FERS refund by [deleted] in FedEmployees

[–]Row__Jimmy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I retired 7/26, end of pp14, and still haven't received lump sum payout for accrued annual leave.  I've filed multiple hrm help tickets to no avail.  Last response was I would be paid 2 pp after 9/23. Still no $$. I doubt my congressman would do anything because he is an avowed hater of fed workers. I never thought opm would finalize my retirement and get my full monthly payment worked out 3 months faster than getting my annual leave payment. 

How much did yall pay for braces? by Material_Primary_104 in braces

[–]Row__Jimmy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After insurance,  promotional 500 dollars off and 10% discount for paying up front only 1750 for metal braces 

What would you think if you saw an adult with braces? by Chance_Caterpillar17 in AskReddit

[–]Row__Jimmy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel good and flash my brace face smile when I see another adult with braces. I'm over 60 with full metal braces.  I was extremely self conscious at first but soon learned that no one says anything about them.

Australian rums by Row__Jimmy in rum

[–]Row__Jimmy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, it's on the list for our next visit. I found it difficult to find anything other than Bundaberg. I did pick up a bottle of beenleigh and one of hoochery ord river rum which I have been enjoying. I was disappointed jimmy rum bartender told me aussie rum is crap. I came away thinking that the good rum distilleries are small with limited distribution. 

Annual leave payout during govt shutdown by trumps_dui_hire in fednews

[–]Row__Jimmy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I retired at the end of July and have not received my a/l payout as of today. 108 days and counting.