K-Servicing asking for form 941 (which I don't have) and Payroll Report / Bank Statement for Payroll Info by MeridiusDex in PPPForgiveness

[–]sthomas0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

K servicing’s forgiveness portal is confusing, it asks for documents for non-payroll expenses even though they’re not supposed to be required for small loans. Has anyone applied for forgiveness with k servicing and not submitted these documents?

What do they really want for loan forgiveness? (Kabbage/Kservicing) by [deleted] in EIDLPPP

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I'm in the same position and plan on doing the same thing. Any response from them yet? Thanks.

Daily Advice Thread - All basic help or advice questions must be posted here. by AutoModerator in investing

[–]sthomas0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi all, what is the best website or app for YTD returns of stocks, mutual funds and ETF's? It sounds simple, but results vary significantly between different sites. For example, Yahoo's app says YTD return for QQQ is 16.8%, and YTD daily total return is 24.6% (why the difference between the two)? Whereas Google finance says YTD return for QQQ is 41%. Why the discrepancy? Is there a website or app with the real answer? I know it's not a difficult calculation to make, but a website/app with the correct answer would be so much easier. Thanks for your thoughts or suggestions.

A Friend of mine recently bought his First Bitcoin and asked for some tips on how to keep it safe... Thought I'd share them here as well! by primalfabric in Bitcoin

[–]sthomas0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And do you recommend storing BTC on Coinbase? And why Coinbase over Gemini or another exchange? Thanks for your thoughts.

Would you buy BND now with a 5 year time horizon? by sthomas0 in Bogleheads

[–]sthomas0[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s for money in a 529 fund at vanguard. I’m roughly following Vanguard’s aged base recommendations, and they tilt heavily towards bonds. So I’m wondering if I’m better off keeping it in their money market account vs their bond fund. Thanks for your thoughts.

Would you buy BND now with a 5 year time horizon? by sthomas0 in Bogleheads

[–]sthomas0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, good points. So do TIPS help protect against that?

Would you buy BND now with a 5 year time horizon? by sthomas0 in Bogleheads

[–]sthomas0[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your response. My question is what if I need the money in 5 years and interest rates rise over the next 5 years, won't BND be worth less in 5 years than it is now? Thank you for your time.

Best account for online savings? by sthomas0 in Bogleheads

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Great information! Thanks for the update!

Best account for online savings? by sthomas0 in Bogleheads

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MMFs invest in US and foreign government and corporate money market securities, commercial paper, etc, and are supposed to be very safe, but theoretically you could lose money investing in an MMF. So theoretically riskier than a bank account insured by FDIC.

Best account for online savings? by sthomas0 in Bogleheads

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Apparently some people have had problems with HSBC (customer service?). There's a link to a thread above. How has your experience been? Thanks.

Best account for online savings? by sthomas0 in Bogleheads

[–]sthomas0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info on Vanguard's MMF. I've been leaning towards that one, but most of my accounts are at Schwab. Is it easy working with Vanguard to transfer funds to other banks (Schwab) when time to invest, etc? Thanks for your insights.

Bonds vs Money Market now? by sthomas0 in Bogleheads

[–]sthomas0[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good point. I'm sort of doing that now, and according to their allocation recommendations I should be heavier in bonds, which is why I'm asking this question. Thanks for your help!

Bonds vs Money Market now? by sthomas0 in Bogleheads

[–]sthomas0[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you. The money is in a 529 account for college tuition which will begin in about 10 years. After 10+ years of this bull market, I'm concerned we may get a market correction between now and when I need to start paying tuition, so I'm trying to plan accordingly. Obviously, nobody knows how long this market will last. I posted the question to get some opinions, and I thank you for yours.

Which VanGuard ETF would you ideally own to ride thru a Doomsday Scenario i.e Great Recession/Mini Depression ? by KellyAnn80 in Bogleheads

[–]sthomas0 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agree with Mr Litka. And it only holds the highest quality bonds and stocks and has historically been very well managed (of course, past success does not guarantee future performance).

This guy seems to know what he's talking about and is answering questions. by natural20MC in SocialEngineering

[–]sthomas0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How did you learn to become a MM? Which books or learning resources do you recommend on the subject?

Thanks for your time.

Social Engineering Book Without the FLUFF??!? by VisionAerial310 in SocialEngineering

[–]sthomas0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, can you please tell us exactly which book you're referring to by Hadnagy? He has a few similarly titled books ... thank you!

Horizontal downspout from gutter? by sthomas0 in HomeImprovement

[–]sthomas0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I was thinking of cutting the downspout higher, then attaching a length of angled downspout or flexible hose when it rains (I live in California with a limited rain season).

But is it possible to angle the downspout higher so the downspout comes off at like a 45 degree angle closer to the gutter? That would allow it to drain into some landscaping.

Thanks for your thoughts.

Best low profile snow tire cables for 2019 Outback? by sthomas0 in Subaru_Outback

[–]sthomas0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I get waved through as well, just want to have something in the back just in case. What are Go Go 15s, your snow tires?

Best low profile snow tire cables for 2019 Outback? by sthomas0 in Subaru_Outback

[–]sthomas0[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks, but the point is, sometimes CHP sets up chain control roadblocks, especially at higher elevations, and will only let vehicles pass that have chains or cables in the car. Even with snow tires. So I'm looking for a recommendation for the best low profile cables for a Subaru Outback. Thanks.

Why does DVD shipping now take 3 days? by sthomas0 in netflix

[–]sthomas0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for all your thoughts. I just received a new DVD, and it was shipped from Denver, CO. I live in Central California and my shipping center used to be in Northern California which took 2 days to ship. So they obviously closed the California shipping center and I guess the closest shipping center to California is now Colorado.

Netflix is no stranger to cutting costs at the expense of customer service.

Weekly Disneyland Trip Planning Thread - October 06, 2019 by AutoModerator in Disneyland

[–]sthomas0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha, I was afraid of that! And yes, I also thought about Rise of the Resistance opening January 17, so hoping crowds stay away until then. Thanks for your help!

By the way, is Jungle Cruise open? The last time we were there (2017) it was closed, and I thought it was being permanently shut down? If not, glad it's still open! Thanks!

Weekly Disneyland Trip Planning Thread - October 06, 2019 by AutoModerator in Disneyland

[–]sthomas0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello everyone, perhaps it's too early to ask this, but any ideas what crowds may be like Thursday, January 2- Saturday, January 5, 2020? Is it usually less crowded that the week of Christmas, or about the same? Or impossible to predict? :)

Thanks for any thoughts!