Category: taxes
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November 2022 in the USA: Fox, NPR, CNN, CBS, Newsmax, Al Jazeera or Howard Stern.
If you are living in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Florida or Ohio you already know and likely are tired of all the messaging that controls the airwaves, your social media feeds, your email and US Mailbox. The Senate is up for grabs this November. Battleground states mentioned above are besieged by PAC and super-PAC money. Is…
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Welcome to Allegheny County . . . what you need to know when buying. . .
I understand why Allegheny County has always been given a thumbs down from the residents of Armstrong, Butler, Beaver, Washington and Westmoreland county when somebody says they want to move into Allegheny. Why? It’s all about the base, the base, the base year. Here are two articles on this topic revisited recently. https://apps.publicsource.org/pittsburgh-allegheny-county-property-tax-assessment-housing-home-unbalanced/ LISTEN to…
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The town that talks about death.
I’ve almost forgot about this piece featured on NPR’s Morning Edition back in 2014. After the past few weeks of everything I’ve been processing I’d like to share this piece. This is actually something that you should talk to your loved one’s about! If you never have talked about advance directives, quality of life, dying…
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Business Mergers – Banking
What happens when your loan is sold to somebody else? Why do banks do this? What does it mean to the average person? You can thank Daryl for this worksheet. Please share this with your friends with mortgages or student loans. Click to access 6750_NelnetAnnualReport_Digital_0413_.pdf http://www.nelnetinvestors.com/financial-information/annual-reports/default.aspx https://www.moneyunder30.com/wells-fargo-student-loan-sold https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1258602/000125860218000051/redactedexhibit103to3q2018.htm https://www.facebook.com/pg/Firstmark-Services-142352826478300/reviews/ https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/money/loans/nelnet-class-action-lawsuit-says-student-loan-borrowers-are-misled https://www.credible.com/blog/refinance-student-loans/firstmark-student-loans-review/ https://www.thecollegemonk.com/student-loans/firstmark-services-complaints https://www.bbb.org/us/ne/lincoln/profile/student-loan-services/firstmark-services-0714-300059265/complaints https://www.bbb.org/us/ne/lincoln/profile/student-loan-services/firstmark-services-0714-300059265/complaints
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Ms. Reba must have picked Ms. Phoebe…
I always knew when something went missing from the kitchen counter Reba and Crosby somehow were involved. While Crosby was always a little younger and shorter, the assumption is Reba had the stealth leaping ability. Whenever we were home Reba would rarely jump on the couch, but when we were out for the day she…
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If Covid-19 doesn’t have you mad as hell. . . the CARES Act may?
First off, if you have a charity that you would like to give $300 to before year end in cash and don’t plan on taking itemized deductions in 2020 it’s OK to give that donation. CARES will allow you a line item deduction on donations at $300 or less. I know my political donations in…
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A play in the living room?
We are having a moment at home, instead of doing the debate, we signed up to watch “Wild” a play being presented by Quantum Theatre. It is a two-act play that is being held over two nights on a private YouTube feed. One of the biggest challenges of being apart, is not being able to…
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Media with a slant?
I’m not sure if you’ve heard about the theatrical hearings being held in the United States Senate this week for the next Supreme Court Justice, but it is truly better than a made for TV documentary. This is completely for show and contains no substance, but all of the networks were covering this despite knowing…
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What would Adam Smith write today?
Hey Bob- I was thinking about you even before we talked yesterday! I know somedays when we turn on Netflix and see what’s trending we wonder what’s going on with humanity, but yesterday I gave in to the trending and appreciated one of the documentaries. For those of you at home looking for things to…
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Pray for Latrobe.
I know I went to a conservative college, in a small town, that had a Klan concentration all around it over 20 years ago. Last night’s DJT, Fly-by rally confirms that there still is a pretty large crowd that still holds that same hate. I won’t post any pictures here, but if you search for…
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Smoke and Mirrors?
Where does Mary Mother of the Church exist? Physically it doesn’t. The answer is as a charitable trust. Why does this matter to me? Understanding this process is key to finding holdups that may happen in my current role. In a bigger picture it is key to understanding why some of the Pennsylvania Diocese being…
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The Planet Money Podcast. . .
Things to do in a new year: Commit to healthy eating Commit to sticking to a budget Commit to continuing with the selling of properties, this time rental on the Monongahela River Continue to breathe, believe, receive and live everyday in the moment. Continue to find time to exercise either on the bike or at…
