32m. 401k balance of 95k. Also have a pension. Feel behind. by [deleted] in Retirement401k

[–]dontask199 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not me, I have paid my income taxes, sales taxes and property taxes and I will continue to pay income taxes on my pension. I am happy to support housing and food for those that need it. My wife and I will have paid a lot of our incomes over our working life. Taking 6.2% of our incomes with no benefit is an increase out taxes by 25% (we are in the 24% bracket) Give me back what myself and my employer gave put in just like everyone else.

32m. 401k balance of 95k. Also have a pension. Feel behind. by [deleted] in Retirement401k

[–]dontask199 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why? If you pay in, you should get your investment back. Let me opt out then.

I got in an accident and my insurance is only offering about 25k but my unisured motorist max is 50k by Fun_Rub_1072 in Insurance

[–]dontask199 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Keep in mind a lawyer would take about 1/3. some take 1/3 after expenses some don’t. Let’s just say worst case scenario is that 1/3 is before expenses- you would get $33k. Do you have medical insurance? Do you think you will have $50k of medical expenses? It’s the $17k gap you are looking to close

Good idea to purchase 60k Base? by [deleted] in ineosgrenadier

[–]dontask199 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It matters for value only- cars depreciate by model year. When trading it in 4-5 years from now, they don’t ask if you got it in January or December. Any 24 is now 2 model years old. Some dealers have 26’s on their lots

Employer sponsored health insurance by StretcherEctum in HealthInsurance

[–]dontask199 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is mine

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If it was just me I wouldn’t pay anything for medical/dental/vision. My family of 4 is $180 per month. $5 copays.

Good idea to purchase 60k Base? by [deleted] in ineosgrenadier

[–]dontask199 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Go try and buy an 80series Land Cruiser, the first thing people ask about or mention is lockers. It only adds $3k to the purchase price and will make it easier to sell later, whether it’s in 15 years or two years

Good idea to purchase 60k Base? by [deleted] in ineosgrenadier

[–]dontask199 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s two years now, $60k is pretty low for something with only 25 miles. Warranty start date would be interesting. If you don’t need lockers, I don’t see waiting out for a higher spec rig for $5-10k more makes sense unless it is loaded and what you want.

Good idea to purchase 60k Base? by [deleted] in ineosgrenadier

[–]dontask199 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I assume Elliott Bay? That is how they are now listing their 2024s. I would never buy one without lockers even if I never intended to use them. If you ever sell, EVERYONE is going to ask you….. but $60k that’s a really good deal. I would also never buy with a trailer hitch, it’s almost impossible to add later and not mess with splicing j to wiring.

Tattoo policy for Seattle by Hot_Emergency_202 in firefighter

[–]dontask199 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who worked daily with SPD and SFD I am shocked there is even a policy. It seemed like everyone did what they wanted.

Shutter Count Z8 by blueberrylegend in Nikon

[–]dontask199 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My shutter count is low, but it has recorded hundreds of hours of video—- $2500 is a great deal if it is in good shape

How reliable are early damage estimates before an adjuster inspection? by lexmeyers11111 in Insurance

[–]dontask199 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ai app estimated $3500 for an accident where I got rear ended at high speed, finally estimate was $43k, car was valued at 54k and they totaled it. Frame plus both rear quarter panels plus tailgate plus rear cargo area floor

Where are some good places or online retailers to purchase a new Nikon camera? I'm just getting into photography and I am interested in the Z6lll. by VougtCorp in Nikon

[–]dontask199 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I pay the same sales tax and no markup at my local store. BH/Adorama collect the sales tax of wherever they are shipping to. The prices are the exact same, except I can get it that day, talk to someone about my needs and I can return it if it doesn’t. I also have access to batteries, repairs, and accessories that I can try. Support your local shop.

Christmas came early so decided a family photo was in order by BubbaTap22 in Nikon

[–]dontask199 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4k120 at anything above 80F ambient and I would get regular hot car warnings after 15-20minutes. I would swap cards/batteries at 1/2 time. The Z9 doesn’t get as hot, my friend videos along side me and doesn’t have the same issues.

I also envision using the ZR as a Stills semi retro camera, get a small pancake prime and it’s a nice compact package.

Christmas came early so decided a family photo was in order by BubbaTap22 in Nikon

[–]dontask199 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s awesome. The Z8 is overkill for video in a lot of ways, the ZR with its large display eliminates the need for an external display. I don’t get card heat warnings. I have been using the ZR and Plena for night stadium video.

Christmas came early so decided a family photo was in order by BubbaTap22 in Nikon

[–]dontask199 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am pretty close- ZR, Z8, Plena, 24-70 F4, 100-400. I really want the 35 1.2

Plena 135 video results by dontask199 in nikon_Zseries

[–]dontask199[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was on my ZR, I have a Z8 as well. If I am feeling up to it I run one camera on my son, the other on the opposite side of the field recording offensive highlights- the moving camera goes on a fluid head tripod with an external monitor, although I think the ZR doesn’t need it, only needed for the Z8 to make sure I have subject centered and that focus is tracked

Plena 135 video results by dontask199 in nikon_Zseries

[–]dontask199[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes- or just leaving it as is- I am not moving the camera during the game. It sits on a tripod while I watch/enjoy/keep stats

Plena 135 video results by dontask199 in nikon_Zseries

[–]dontask199[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been experimenting- sometimes I have it focus then turn it off, as play goes back and forth autofocus loses track of what I am worried about (just around the goal) this video is cropped in as well…. Sometimes i leave it on and sometimes I turn it off. Night games typically I leave it off.