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  • Re: High-Earning Poor

    smerkasmerka
    November 2015
    This article speaks to me. I am in both the age range and salary range. I live in the suburbs of Chicago and so many people here have houses full of stuff, go on Disney vacations, get new smart phone… (View Post)
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  • Re: Cable replacement?

    smerkasmerka
    November 2015
    The PBS Kids app has two episodes and then several clips. The app is free (or really cheap) and has a bunch of other shows too. (View Post)
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  • Re: Spinoff: What kind of retirement do you want? Lifestyle, expenses, etc.

    smerkasmerka
    November 2015
    I think that most people don't wind up getting back what they put into SS. It totally depends on how long you live. But for Medicare, poeple get back $3 for every dollar the put in. (View Post)
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  • Re: Spinoff: What kind of retirement do you want? Lifestyle, expenses, etc.

    smerkasmerka
    November 2015
    I am so fascinated that no one said after 65 when Medicare kicks in. My full retirement age is 67 for SS. I think insurance premiums are going to be a strong factor for us. Our policy now costs aroun… (View Post)
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  • Re: Budget thoughts needed

    smerkasmerka
    October 2015
    I think you should try doing a dummy tax return to see how having a child will affect your return. You should get the $1,000 child tax credit, daycare credit ($600) and an additional exemption. Don&#… (View Post)
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