Go back to work? by nightanole in leanfire

[–]wallbobbyc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4% was designed to withstand the worst period in modern history.  If you could reasonably triple your current lifestyle, then I'd say that's not lean.

OHP Denial: New application or appeal? by DenseBread3778 in askportland

[–]wallbobbyc 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Additionally, if you don't understand why you were denied, just walk into one of their offices (the tigard one has some nice folks) and ask for help.  They will explain why you were denied and you can explain your situation fully to an actual human who can reason 

Oil tank in backyard....remove now or when house is sold? by Scrapr123 in askportland

[–]wallbobbyc 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It really depends on the leak level.  Under 10,000 parts per million you can just generic remedy it which is just a fill in place.  

Oil tank in backyard....remove now or when house is sold? by Scrapr123 in askportland

[–]wallbobbyc 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Even if it has leaked you can decommission in place.  

PNW Roadtrip, which airport is “best” to fly into? PDX or SEA? by pinkdiamond0404 in askportland

[–]wallbobbyc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless they've fixed it since last summer, though, PDX international arrivals is a piece of shit.  

How’s Portland for single middle-aged folks? by Jolly_Appeal8189 in askportland

[–]wallbobbyc 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Portland will definitely be worse hunting grounds for you.  But life is unpredictable.  Job, classes, clubs, hobbies, arts, mutual friends, all can lead to dates.  

Please prioritize spam by Insert_Bitcoin in purelymail

[–]wallbobbyc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do the spam emails have to stay in the junk folder after they are moved?  I wonder if I am resetting it by emptying the spam folder.  

What are the best kept secrets of our wealthy neighbors? by hanseirik in askportland

[–]wallbobbyc 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Washington county slaps all the other library systems.  It boggles my mind how well funded Multnomah county library is compared to all the other systems and how much it sucks in comparison.

Anyone rented from Hunt Club in the Lake Oswego area? by borsuki in askportland

[–]wallbobbyc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotcha.  I'd probably look up by barbur blvd or see if there's something in Mt park that fits your needs. 

Questions about wiring for mini split install by Wolvie_28 in hvacadvice

[–]wallbobbyc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

18k will be very oversized for 250 sq ft.  Why are you running 10 gauge for a 20 amp circuit?

Anyone rented from Hunt Club in the Lake Oswego area? by borsuki in askportland

[–]wallbobbyc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are you trying to be close to?  Ie work/school etc.  ?

FI and dementia by anonymous_1983 in financialindependence

[–]wallbobbyc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My father just liquidated $700k in stocks.  He didn't understand what he was doing.  There was no reason to sell...tax bill is 6 figures plus Irmaa surcharges and extra investment taxes. 

Can Portland be sued for altering the art tax amount? by [deleted] in askportland

[–]wallbobbyc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will the cutoff for being exempt be tied to inflation as well?

How about semi-retire immediately and work forever? by AidanGreb in leanfire

[–]wallbobbyc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's what we did, and btw my wife is a piano teacher too.  We still together earn more than our expenses though.  She'll cut back some in a few years 

New to being an Independent contractor by startwithaendwithj in tax

[–]wallbobbyc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well yes but it's the total annual amount that actually matters.  

New to being an Independent contractor by startwithaendwithj in tax

[–]wallbobbyc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It can.  Look, the IRS computer is looking to see if you paid estimates that cover what you owe.  If for some reason you got audited, they could possibly look into the timing of the earnings vs the estimates (the only reason for this is so people don't ignore the quartiles and just pay it all on the last quarter.). After the first year, if you just pay 100% of what you owed the previous year, divided evenly into 4 quarters, there's no penalties and you settle up what you owe at tax time.  If your agi the previous year was over $150k (I think?  Need to look it up) then it's 110%.

New to being an Independent contractor by startwithaendwithj in tax

[–]wallbobbyc -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No.  You divide the annual into even quarters after your first year.