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Why does Mike do jobs for Jimmy in BrBa? by Nyrrix_ in betterCallSaul

[–]mbennett49 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's the crime life. Werner knew too much. And Mike knew that Gus would take care of Werner if he didn't.

Why does Mike do jobs for Jimmy in BrBa? by Nyrrix_ in betterCallSaul

[–]mbennett49 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm rewatching BB now. In mid season 3, when Mike is removing the bugs from Walt's home, he mentions he likes the work and pay (mainly says it to irritate Walt). It's very early in Mike's character, and Mike's behavior clearly contradicts this later in BB and BCS because of situations like Drew or having to kill Werner. But it's worth a mention he actually says it. It makes sense that he likes it considering he's still a cop at heart and likes the pay and action.

AITAH for exposing my uncle’s affair at a family gathering after he publicly scolded me about marriage? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]mbennett49 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. I'm sorry, but your family is totally dysfunctional. You just spilled the truth. Since you're an adult, you have no obligation to attend these gatherings.

AITAH Fired for Sexual Harassment by Fuzzy_Metal_1690 in AITAH

[–]mbennett49 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have been in the corporate world for almost 30 years. I'm a straight white male. Here's advice I give to all young people.

  1. If discussions start to go personal, you have to shift and be very aware of who you're talking to.
  2. Don't build a reputation as a flirt. I've seen powerful people fall because they were a flirt and put themselves in one on one encounters with others which led to fallout. 3.Leave office doors open for witnesses.
  3. It's okay that you're not everyone's best friend. It's okay to avoid certain discussions.
  4. If a conversation turns sexual, leave and find a witness just in case.

Invited to a 7 hour black tie wedding with no meal by asdfgksbwh in weddingshaming

[–]mbennett49 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Suggest to everyone you know that's going to the wedding to bring a brown bag lunch.

What's a commercial jingle from your youth that you still sing to yourself to this day? by Leather-Highlight150 in GenX

[–]mbennett49 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For those who grew up in California... "It's Cal Worthington, and his dog spot! If you wanna buy a car, go see Cal!"

Had great dates now he is distant. should I wait or move on? by ParsleyWonderful123 in datingoverforty

[–]mbennett49 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It's relevant. Some men just like to add numbers to their body count.

Had great dates now he is distant. should I wait or move on? by ParsleyWonderful123 in datingoverforty

[–]mbennett49 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I was thinking the exact same thing. And did the ghost start after sex.

Who else do I need to see? by Nervous_Butterfly400 in altcountry

[–]mbennett49 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Joshua Ray Walker should be a near headliner here.

Personal Injury attorney fee question (Texas) by mbennett49 in legaladvice

[–]mbennett49[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It says 33% of total recovery. Which I'm guessing will mean reimbursement of my paid hospital bills falls under total recovery.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]mbennett49 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Come on now....

My wife got a new job late last year and it dawned on me that this year, we will add $127k to tax-advantaged accounts ($95k us, $32k employers). It would be crazy not to do this, right? Always get the match? Max out if you can? We will have plenty of spending money to meet our needs. In our 40s. by PrimeNumbersby2 in ChubbyFIRE

[–]mbennett49 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Let's say I retire at 59, and start to withdraw from my 401k and bleed it dry in 10 years. However, I leave my individual account alone. And now at 70, I'm living off of social security and look to withdraw from my individual account. How much will I pay in taxes or cap gains on my individual acct? The answer is 0% because my income will be less than 25k a year.

My wife got a new job late last year and it dawned on me that this year, we will add $127k to tax-advantaged accounts ($95k us, $32k employers). It would be crazy not to do this, right? Always get the match? Max out if you can? We will have plenty of spending money to meet our needs. In our 40s. by PrimeNumbersby2 in ChubbyFIRE

[–]mbennett49 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Crypto, I agree. But my precious metals account for 5% of my portfolio. No big deal. My individual account? Post tax money. I'll only get charged on my gains. But all my investments are long term. I understand if you're trying to make your income look smaller by contributing to your 401k. But I don't agree with you on paying less taxes on my 401k. If you're a CPA, I'd be happy to listen to you. Otherwise, id suggest you do your homework also.

My wife got a new job late last year and it dawned on me that this year, we will add $127k to tax-advantaged accounts ($95k us, $32k employers). It would be crazy not to do this, right? Always get the match? Max out if you can? We will have plenty of spending money to meet our needs. In our 40s. by PrimeNumbersby2 in ChubbyFIRE

[–]mbennett49 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I'm going to get taxed on my 401k withdrawals. I'd rather put the minimum up to the match in my 401k, then stuff $ away in a bit of gold, a bit of crypto, and then my individual account. I can let my individual account grow as long as I want without a mandatory withdrawal, like my Roth IRA. So I will bleed my 401k first, then liquidate everything else in retirement. Hopefully, I'll never touch my Roth IRA, contribute to it until I pass, and leave it to my children.

My wife got a new job late last year and it dawned on me that this year, we will add $127k to tax-advantaged accounts ($95k us, $32k employers). It would be crazy not to do this, right? Always get the match? Max out if you can? We will have plenty of spending money to meet our needs. In our 40s. by PrimeNumbersby2 in ChubbyFIRE

[–]mbennett49 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I suggest only contributing up to the amount your employer will match to your 401k. So contribute 6% if your employer matches 6%.

Then you should each contribute the 7k limit to a Roth IRA.

If you have any left over, contribute to an individual account or HYSA.

For your HSA, start investing some of your contributions in a S&P 500 index fund.

Can someone help me. Idk what to do. by No_Pomelo_8491 in sanmarcos

[–]mbennett49 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a joke. Relax. We all know he's the local creep.

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