I think paper bonds that are destroyed can still be recovered without going through your insurance:https://treasurydirect.gov/forms/sav0107.pdf
]]>Check your home owners or renters insurance to see if they’re covered? 🙂
]]>Yes, the suppose the one good thing about Mrs. Max OOP being a part-time teacher is her low salary keeps us eligible for some of those tax hacks. For several years now we have been in the $0.00 capital gain bucket after maxing out all our other tax-deferred accounts. Then again, I would never let the tax tail wag the dog. If she were to get a higher paying job, I would be all for it (she has a side project she is working on that may eventually net us something). We are actually starting to hear rumors that her school may start remote next year. I am hopeful my next job move gets me to the next tier in salary, the problem is I like our spot in the mountains and not sure I am ready for another move yet!
Max
]]>That is a really good point and definitely worth calling out. The MAGI is always causing problems 🙂
In 2020, it looks like the education tax exclusion is completely phased out at $153,550 (MAGI) for married and $97,350 for single. There is a phase-in approach if you come in under these numbers. I hope she enjoys college, those are the fun times!
Max
]]>Good luck on your I-bonds!
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