Recent content by cbbennet

My spam phone calls fell drastically after I started the call saying "Do I have permission to record this call for the FCC?".

I have that paperwork on my table to read. I believe I qualify and will not be spending the money until it's in the bank. :)

Pictures before sheet rock goes up I took pictures at every stage and they came in handy when the inevitable problems arose. 1. After footings go in. 2. After framing is complete. 3. After plumbing and electrical is complete. (Helped find a shelving nail which went through a vent stack - stinky...

I had to ask for a "meds review" every 6 months the last 2 years of his life. He had many specialists who just added meds, never took away. A PCP nurse or a pharmacist can review all meds and see if he still needs them. We check with the specialists to confirm.

Parents are taking a break and I get to sit with her! My heart is singing!

Classy response.

As it turns out the company my DH did the work for has closed (he was in charge of moving the facility equipment to the new owner's facility). The company who paid him has dissolved so no HR or management to ask for documentation. I can wait until we have the 2022 1040 complete and send that in...

Thank you!

Hello all, My husband did a very lucrative contract in 2021 and 2022. That contract pushed our income just over the IRMAA tier 1 for 2021 income. The contract ended August 2022 and this year (2022) the income will be below tier 1. I would like to submit a SSA 44 form informing the IRS of our new...

My husband tested positive Sat June 11 and I tested positive Wed June 15. Both started Paxlovid as soon as we test positive. Horrible taste in mouth for hours after taking it and FH had bad heartburn. Lots of advice on the FB group Paxlovid (not official group) group page. We felt better 2-3...

My late husband's of $366 per month. No cola. I took his SS when I turned 62 (after heart attack) and will take my SS at 70. Both have cola.

I've rented out our beach condo since 2000 as a side gig. We live 4 hours away. I have a local beach property manager to handle any emergencies and face to face tenant needs. They rent it out about 4 weeks during the 4 month season and I rent out the rest on Airbnb. Airbnb people book earlier...

Same here. Kinda sad about missing that.

I think you are now obligated to drink that wine with the wino neighbors. (I'm the wino neighbor and would truly appreciate a bit of wine time with our thoughtful neighbors).

Would you share your unexpected expenses and income with the folks following in your footsteps? I'm 12 years behind you. Thanks