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I wonder what the story was behind this barricaded plane at EWR...
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Originally Posted by mnmag
(Post 13155580)
Hadn't thought about the loss of the 'step-up in basis' -- I hear ya on that -- that is major for a lot of folks!:eek: I really can't imagine Congress doing a retroactive tax -- as they had plenty of opportunity to 'fix' this -- as they knew it was coming!:rolleyes: What were they thinking -- that the world wasn't gonna make it to 2010?!:confused:
So, I figure that one has to proactively plan for potential estate taxes -- not knowing what the 'threshold' may ultimately be!:rolleyes: In my case -- no longer being married -- & with my kids being primary bennies -- I have to make sure that all my docs are in order. Fortunately my brother has agreed to serve as my executor & trustee!^ His best friend is an atty & municipal judge!^^:-: I keep telling my son that he might want to consider law school in the future -- at least for the knowledge gained! Congress got drowned by other agenda items, and the healthcare issue plus homeland security will overshadow everything for the near future. Don't count on any "statesmanship" here. For planning, having the documents in place are key. Making sure folks know where your assets are is also a key. Incapacity planning (getting into a car accident but not dying) is even a more important issue, particularly with minor children. Not to bring the crowd down... |
Originally Posted by FT Lurker
(Post 13155597)
I went to the restaurant around the corner to pick up dinner tonight. The person in front of me (who dined in with his family) paid a $76.70 check and left no tip. :rolleyes:
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P;)sty P:eek:st! :D:-:^
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Originally Posted by Trustguy
(Post 13155605)
Not to bring the crowd down...
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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike
(Post 13155516)
No tip to me nor the guy who brought it to the condo.
And g'night Box! |
Just got back from Sherlock Holmes; fun flick. Night Box! :)
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Originally Posted by Mackieman
(Post 13155690)
Just got back from Sherlock Holmes; fun flick. Night Box! :)
Which theater, Mackieman? You're not off so easily... :p Or.. you are! :) G'night box! |
P:Dsty P:cool:st!!!! :-::-::-:
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Originally Posted by monitor
(Post 13155470)
Things like that happened to my cousin who had a degree in hotel management, worked behind the desk at the RC in San Francisco, but then compared his salary with the take that the doormen made and he himself then became a doorman at that place.
He did that very happily for more than 10 years and then just has disappeared from sight but he had told me some stories about the huge tips that he made when he found things and the owners turned up for them. Hope you made out well on this one.
Originally Posted by baglady
(Post 13155509)
My condolences. :(
Originally Posted by Flyer_70
(Post 13155518)
Fixed it..
Originally Posted by mnmag
(Post 13155519)
Way to go, CM!^
Originally Posted by sdm1130
(Post 13155526)
CM, are you a RC employee? If so, I'd love to hear your take on their employee training/orientation programs.
Originally Posted by monitor
(Post 13155587)
That is completely nuts and really un-American. He lost it, you found it, and made sure that it got back to him. That is a very great service which is clearly deserving of a showing of appreciation. And how do Americans customarily show appreciation? Do I need to answer that one?
Originally Posted by Flyer_70
(Post 13155679)
CM - you both will get a ton of karma from this episode! No worries. :)
And g'night Box! |
Originally Posted by ConciergeMike
(Post 13155727)
I believe in karma, yes...and I will come out ahead while this guy will hopefully fall down an open manhole.
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Originally Posted by Trustguy
(Post 13155605)
2 points:
Congress got drowned by other agenda items, and the healthcare issue plus homeland security will overshadow everything for the near future. Don't count on any "statesmanship" here. I know -- but on the 'revenue' side -- can't believe that it wasn't addressed earlier!:rolleyes: For planning, having the documents in place are key. Making sure folks know where your assets are is also a key. Incapacity planning (getting into a car accident but not dying) is even a more important issue, particularly with minor children. Not to bring the crowd down... |
Originally Posted by icurhere2
(Post 13155735)
Same one the phone was found in? :D
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Originally Posted by icurhere2
(Post 13155671)
:td: I left what appeared to effectively be a 35% tip last night because I tipped on the pre-discount menu prices.
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Originally Posted by mnmag
(Post 13155742)
Good reminders for everyone - never too early to 'plan'! I am familiar w/all those 'documents' -- am needing to update everything! (Also, remember, I'm a fin'l planner -- so, these are all basic parts of a 'comprehensive' plan!;))
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