Kevin Slater

Bloomberg News is reporting long delays at the Treasury Department's TreasuryDirect website. A notice on the site reads... "We are currently experiencing unprecedented requests for new accounts and purchases of I Bonds. Due to these volumes, we cannot guarantee customers will be able to complete a purchase by the October 28th deadline for the current rate." The 9.62%rate is expected to drop to 6.47% on November 1st. Those who buy by October 28th will lock in the old rate for six months. Kevin Slater

This whole thing about the medallion is only if you forget your login credentials, I think. In any case, you can certainly use funds from either your credit union of Schwab to purchase Ibonds. Kevin Slater

Also a reminder that self-employed folk (including escorts) can contribute to a solo 401(k), meaning that you delay paying income tax on those earnings. We can contribute to IRAs as well. Kevin Slater

One upside of inflation, per the IRS: In 2023, employees can contribute up to $22,500 a year, up from $20,500, to 401(k), 403(b) and other tax-advantaged employer savings plans. The limit on what are called catch-up contributions, for people 50 and older, also rose, to $7,500 from $6,500. That means workers 50 and older can contribute a maximum of $30,000 to those plans next year. The maximum contributions to individual retirement accounts will rise by $500, to $6,500. (The IRA catch‑up contribution limit for individuals aged 50 and over is not subject to an annual cost‑of‑living adjustment and remains $1,000.) The income ranges for determining eligibility to make deductible contributions to traditional IRAs and to contribute to Roth IRAs also increase in 2023. Kevin Slater

Don't wait til the last minute; allow time for processing, and the 29th & 30th are weekends. Kevin Slater

Let's keep this topic to investing and finances.

Yup. And again, I’m sorry ‘bout those. Kevin Slater

His ad clearly states he's currently in Spain, so there's that. Kevin Slater

Moderator’s note: Gents, let’s get this thread back on track (that being where to find a Jewish escort).

I highly recommend Reservation Dogs on Hulu. Heartfelt dramedy of native american teens. Great writing and acting across the board. Kevin Slater

Why drag me into this? Kevin Slater

I sent you a PM with that. You can also simply look at your profile where it's listed. Kevin Slater

From the linked article: The new, raised purchase limit would apply only to families and individuals, not businesses and trusts. Kevin Slater

To sign up, you need to provide a NYC zip code. I'm sure a nonresident can figure out what one might be. Kevin Slater

< insert juvenile masturbation joke here > Kevin Slater

Well, that would be an odd requirement for a cell phone company. Kevin Slater

I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. I can't put it down. Kevin Slater

They've narrowed the window to the recommended four weeks. Kevin Slater

Lie to your boss, spouse and rabbi, not you your lawyer, CPA or doctor. Kevin Slater

Wouldn't that be a better question for him directly? Kevin Slater

I'm struck by the level of entitlement in this thread. Yes, it'd be nice if he replied he's not available. But the indignation when he does not is overboard. Perhaps he doesn't know when what he's currently doing will wrap up. Perhaps he's to busy doing it to reply. Perhaps he simply has a work life balance and you're not entitled to his personal time. The OP says he contacted ten providers. So at best, there's a 10% chance anything will come of the message each one received. And yet we wonder why the provider doesn't drop everything to reply to each one. Kevin Slater

And five years later they’re a twas. Kevin Slater

My ex-wife was very sexually adventurous. Her favorite thing was to have sex in a public space. Her vagina. Kevin Slater

Who needs him to stand? Kevin Slater

For those whose first dose was on or before July 23. Slots will open up at 4pm. Kevin Slater