Kevin Slater

It's widely held that Amway sees more revenue from selling "business support material" (seminars, books, branded merchandise-- cult shit in other words) than actual consumer goods.  
Kevin Slater

It's widely held that Amway sees more revenue from selling "business support material" (seminars, books, branded merchandise-- cult shit in other words) than actual consumer goods.  
Kevin Slater

It's widely held that Amway sees more revenue from selling "business support material" (seminars, books, branded merchandise-- cult shit in other words) than actual consumer goods.  
Kevin Slater

It's widely held that Amway sees more revenue from selling "business support material" (seminars, books, branded merchandise-- cult shit in other words) than actual consumer goods.  
Kevin Slater

It's an interesting article, but it does not factor in the time value of money.  It is very possible to earn only $2 Million in one's lifetime but spend $5 Million, because over half of the amount spent SHOULD be in the later years of life, decades after retirement and paid from investments not salary.  The trick:  out of $2M earned in one's 20s/30s/40s, be sure to invest 15% in a Roth account in aggressive stocks.  Then by one's 50s/60s/70s/80s, a $5M life is within reach.
Also, it cites the median income for 1 person with a bachelor degree, but the desired expenses are for a couple (wedding, 2 children, and a median house).  I laugh when I hear articles that state a single person can't afford a 3 bedroom house or apartment, because a single person only needs a studio.  A median dual income family has more than enough lifetime income to pay for all items in the article.
On a personal note,  the only vacations I went on in my 20s were camping outdoors.  It was inexpensive and fun to do while I was young.  Now that I can afford it, I have the money invested to pay for the nicer hotels when I travel now and in the future.  And instead of pets, I prefer to spend on Escorts.

The décor?
Kevin Slater

I don't wanna put words in Sam's mouth, but I'd guess it might be because you asked in a forum he wasn't even aware existed.
Kevin Slater

If one has other sources of income (such as income from escort or masseur activities) where federal taxes are not automatically withheld from a paycheck, then increasing the withholdings on other income streams is a way to make the required tax payments throughout the year in lieu of submitting estimated quarterly payments for the taxes owed on income from other sources in the same tax year.

Met with ClassicColt recently.  He's a good guy.
Kevin Slater

The market is going up faster than inflation, so it's the former.

This forum is for discussing economic issues.  Posts detailing political issues (in the US and elsewhere) have been deleted. And gents, avoid the snark. 

This forum is for discussing economic issues.  Posts detailing political issues (in the US and elsewhere) have been deleted. And gents, avoid the snark. 

This forum is for discussing economic issues.  Posts detailing political issues (in the US and elsewhere) have been deleted. And gents, avoid the snark. 

This forum is for discussing economic issues.  Posts detailing political issues (in the US and elsewhere) have been deleted. And gents, avoid the snark. 

Question : Has the american dream ever existed????For me, no!!!!America is too superficial! Spending, spending, spending are the only keys of the amarican society! Streets are super unsafe! and Health syslem deeply sucks if you do not have an expensive insurance!

To phrase it another way: 
"Dow fluctuates by -0.2%"
100 points ain't what it used to be

Another thought is to befriend some guys who are already in the biz.  Sometimes a clients asks his escort to bring in a second (or a third or fourth...) and in that instance you may get included with no advertising at all.  The general contractor may be glad to bring in subcontractors who aren't publicly available, a win win.  I do it frequently.  Granted it wouldn't be all the time, but maybe a way to get your feet wet.
Kevin Slater

Work with his often.  Nicest guy there is.
Kevin Slater

time to show my appreciation.   $$

I've not received one either, because I always make sure I reduce my automatic withholdings enough to always have me mail the Treasury a paper check every year, not the other way around.

If they stop paper checks, they'll most likely mail plastic debit cards to the unbanked.

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

From the article in the original post: 
A similar $300 charitable deduction for "nonitemizers" was included in the 2020 tax year returns as part of the Covid relief bills.  I took advantage of it then, but it only lasted one year.

The additional $1000 deduction for charitable contributions for those taking the standard deduction is noteworthy, as it can easily be overlooked when preparing your own taxes.

I have a feeling this may end up being closed… but rather than doing so preemptively I’m going to give it a chance.  If it can be kept out of the political arena, it can remain open.