Harry Sit π§
@TheFinanceBuff
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Part-time self-employed, blogger, author. I write about investing, taxes, and retirement.
Midway, UT
Joined December 2008
I'm wealthy enough not to worry about the first 7 things but not wealthy enough to worry about the second 7 things yet. It feels like a happy middle ground. > 7 Things Wealthy People Don't Have to Worry About (and 7 They Do) by @wcinvestor
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whitecoatinvestor.com
Everybody has issues that they worry about. That doesn't exclude people who are wealthy. Here's what concerns them on a regular basis.
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These tactics are helpful when you're scared to spend. I'm not. I don't spend when I don't want the hassle or don't see any value. A rich life in retirement doesn't require spending more money. > Scared To Spend? (You're Not Alone) by @RetireManifesto
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theretirementmanifesto.com
Are you scared to spend in retirement? If so, you're not alone. Today, 7 Tips to make it easier to spend your money and enjoy retirement.
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Kanopy is better than Netflix but you can't sign up for it directly. If your library doesn't provide it, get a card from a different library that does. https://t.co/gUrtdZhtqb
thefinancebuff.com
Kanopy offers high quality streaming movies. Get a card from a different library as a non-resident if your public library doesn't offer it.
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I see the examples of not-so-good financial planning goals were all motivated by taxes. Taxes usually aren't the cause for hardship in retirement. Paying high taxes means success. > Good (And Not So Good) Financial Planning Goals by @michaelrpiper
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I cashed out all the I Bonds I bought in recent years. TIPS have a better yield anyway for the long term if you get over the short-term price fluctuation. > TreasuryDirect Customer Service Delays and Estate Planning Concerns by @mymoneyblog
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Look at the compound interest formula. It matters less on a small balance, a small rate difference, and a short time. It matters more on a large balance over a long period. > When Interest Rates Matter and When They Donβt by Tyler Scott on @wcinvestor
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whitecoatinvestor.com
Let's focus some of our attention on when interest rates matter most and when they can be reasonably ignored.
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I also borrowed when I was building a house last year. I have since paid it off. I won't hesitate to borrow again when the terms are favorable. > Debt as a Recession Tool by @gocurrycracker
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gocurrycracker.com
I avoided selling stock to pay our bills during a down market by using low-APR loans and 0% credit cards, for a profit of up to 40%.
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Tax credit by itself doesn't make me buy an EV but if you want an EV anyway, you might as well get the tax credit. > Want an EV? Buy before Trump eliminates the tax credit by @taxtweet
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Tax planning based on the sunset of TCJA has been pretty much wasted. Wait and see what will change and what won't. > Impact Of 2024 Election On TCJA Sunset And Tax Planning by @bhenrymoreland
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kitces.com
What impact the recent 2024 election results, Trump's transition, and a Republican trifecta will have on the 2025 expiration of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA).
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I wouldn't do it on purpose. It takes too long, the amount is capped low, and it only replaces a contribution one can make otherwise. > Should You Worry About Overfunding Your 529 Plan? by Margaret Giles at Morningstar https://t.co/sihVdP0hfn
morningstar.com
You can roll over your unused 529 dollars into a Roth IRA or ABLE account, but there are limits.
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A 20-year-old cheap bicycle brought me more joy than a $10,000 vacation to Switzerland. Who knew? > Retirees, a Rich Life Does Not Require Spending More Money https://t.co/HwAYUZkkAw
thefinancebuff.com
Spending is a poor proxy for enjoyment and life satisfaction. The best things in life are nearly free. Don't worry whether you're "underspending."
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If your state doesn't offer a tax incentive, Utah's my529 plan is consistently rated as one of the best 520 plan. > A Guide to Finding the Best 529 College Savings Plan by Morningstar https://t.co/85W8bMGiyA
morningstar.com
Learn how 529s can help pay for educational expenses.
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The working years were a leap into the unknown too. Retirees have more ways to shape their retirement. > Leaping into the Unknown: itβs Called Retirement by @SquaredAwayBC
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The full premium can have a large increase but you'll pay the same % of income when you qualify for a tax credit. > Oh yeah...here's the final 2025 rate changes for unsubsidized ACA policies for the remaining states, if anyone cares. by @charles_gaba
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Sorry about the headline, but it's kind of difficult to focus on stuff which seems pretty mundane at the moment. Still, it is part of my job to analyze the annual weighted average premium rate
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Wealthfront has filed to liquidate its $1.3B Risk Parity Fund. From its 1/22/18 incept through 11/1/24, the fund lost 2.8% of its value, compared to a 66.6% cumulative gain for the US 60/40 mix over that span. Not great!
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I'm poor. I don't have any of these people to call.
This is a good tweet. Examples of people you might call: Exec assistant Travel advisor Bookkeeper Accountant Personal trainer Friend who gets you into new restaurant Jeweler (10 years ago, less so now) Hair/nails/colorist Personal stylist Physical therapist What else?
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Here's my take on @derektharp and @MichaelKitces take on @ramit's take on AUM investing fees. https://t.co/9aQM92Gomc
robberger.com
The cost of financial advice and how that cost is calculated are hotly debated topics among financial professionals and the clients they serve. The most
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Part-time self-employment works for me. I control both the schedule and what I work on. > Before You Quit by @ClementsMoney
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humbledollar.com
I MAY NOT BE THE best source of retirement advice. After all, Iβve called myself semi-retired for a decade and yet, faced with a grim medical diagnosis, I continue to work far too hard. Moreover,...
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Your occasional reminder that this is asinine and despite it being shown to be asinine for years it still constantly shows up. Being out for the worst days is quite symmetrical with whatβs shown here. What these βstudiesβ show is βif your timing is to sell all your stocks for a
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A wealth advisor with 10 years of tenure, second most productive in the firm, does nothing work-related 90% of their time. Lowering the price doesn't generate more revenue for the firm when clients don't shop by price. That's why AUM fees are stuck at 1%.
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