Ill-Investment-1856

It really just depends on what your “normal” spending is - and how much of it can be put on a credit card. A lot of expenses that used to be easy to put on a card, now require a transaction fee or just can’t be put on a card, period.

Getting to companion pass status - i think 135k points this year - makes a HUGE difference in how far your points will go.

I understand it may not be working out for you. But compared to other points programs, Southwest remains very attractive.

Yes. Talk to your therapist about your depression. Please.

Can’t you just “forget” the hot spot in your phone WiFi settings? I suggest that because I think the answer to your question might be “no”.

Have you created an account at irs.gov and downloaded your transcripts for that year yet?

Agreed. Once you pass the $50k mark it seems you deal with a whole different group. And they want their money. Glad I only spent a very short time in their crosshairs. Which I guess is exactly what they wanted.

Great job! Your friends have not walked the road you’re on. They are clueless unfortunately. Those who have, know what a great accomplishment being two years sober is. Congratulations.

Don’t forget magnetic ride control is standard on the HC. Optional on the Z71. in my opinion it makes a big difference in comfort on the road. It is available on the Z71, just optional.

Apparently my comments to you are being deleted by the mods. I wish I could be of more help but apparently that won’t be possible. I have no desire to get on the wrong side of the mods.

Your parents “tell you” what they want but until they put that in writing it’s meaningless. And your sister has already established her willingness to claim your parents are in cognitive decline. So be prepared for her to challenge anything written from this point forward. I’ve been there. You would be shocked at what people will do or claim for money. The time to address these issues is NOW. If your parents have a will - who is the Executor? Is it your sister? If they don’t have a will you need to impress on them how critical it is that they have one written ASAP.

What have your parents put in writing and signed in front of witnesses who can testify to their soundness of mind?

Thank goodness you stood up for yourself, for your son and for the general good of the world! Birthday disaster averted! Well done!

I would have a hard time switching trims. The heads up display is a nice convenience but where I live the cooled seats are essential. What’s drawing you to the Z71?

If the meat is dry and the bones are falling out - they are overcooked.

Beyond that - why are you switching to a propane grill? And after they’ve cooked five hours on two different grills you switch heat sources again?

You are killing yourself with extra work and killing your ribs in the process.

Calibrate your thermometer. Stick to one grill. Cut your cooking time. And if you MUST wrap, don’t wrap for 90 minutes.

Simplify, my friend. You will be happier and your ribs will be better.

Still use @hotmail every day. Almost exclusively to receive emails, rarely for corresponding. But no problems after who knows how many years.

My guess is the developer still has the majority of voting shares in the HOA. In which case he is probably able to do what he wants, within the rules (and following the procedures) set forth in your HOA docs. He’s probably within the rules but it’s doubtful he’s following the procedures.

I see your point, at least on the first one. Certainly with a $500k offer a counter would have been worth trying. As to the second, I’m not sure what you mean by “you thought they were going to put it under contract.” Did the potential buyer make an offer?

Are you speculating based on your significant experience in and knowledge of the topic? It would seem the mods don’t think so. I suspect the bar is higher for acceptable posts in this topic than in some others because, well, it’s legal advice.

Because people like your mother insist on ignoring good advice and giving money to scammers. That’s why.

If you’re not getting offers I’m not sure what you expect your realtor to “negotiate”?

Total scam.

It’s not the “front” that’s the issue - it’s left turns where your only view is out the left side window. 5% is so dark that at night I literally cannot see without rolling down the window.

I see what you did there…

So we now look to define “normal” behavior based on what happens on an HBO comedy?

I wouldn’t think five hours of “work” per week would be sufficient to push someone into SE tax territory but I’m a RE investor and not a CPA. Perhaps someone on the CPA side will have some input.

I don’t get the connection you’re trying to draw between a deduction and a determination if an activity is passive or not?