By now everyone has filed their tax returns for 2022. I’ve been using TurboTax for the past 10 years or so and have seen the prices increase every year. This year it cost me $158 to file my forms. The reason it was high is that I have investment and
Continue readingISO Low Priced Beer
Before my income went below the poverty level, I didn’t think too much about what beer I was buying, as long as it was a good brand. Those days are long gone and now I have to go with lower price options for my weekend refreshment. It reminds me of
Continue readingMarch 2023 Investing Update
For the month of March, the DOW gained 619 points. This puts the DOW up 0.42% for the year, and off by -4.72% in the past 12 months. Interest and dividend income was $2198 for the month. Withdrawals for living expenses came to $1044 in the past month. YTD my
Continue readingMore Banks Will Fail
The latest news about FDIC takeover of Silicon Valley Bank is only going to get worse. It occurred to me a few months ago, as I was transferring money out of my local bank checking account and into a treasury fund, that if enough people started doing this, banks would
Continue readingMy Retirement Withdrawal Strategy
When I turned 59-1/2 one year ago, I started taking small distributions from my IRA. Once you hit that age, you don’t have to worry about the 10% early distribution penalty. The investment firm that holds the account must have noticed because they have been asking me to contact them
Continue readingFebruary 2023 Investing Update
For the month of February, the DOW lost 1430 points. That erases all gains from the previous month. Interest and dividend income was $1,603 for the month. Withdrawals for living expenses came to $1,014 for February. YTD my retirement account is up by +2.21%. The 4.2% return on treasury funds
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