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Miscellaneous

• Project Source 2-Step White Plastic Foldable Step Stool @ lowes.com ($28.98) (11/24)
  • Aisle 19 | Bay 17

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Politics and Government

• Driver's License & Real ID
  • Official Texas Driver License Renewal @ texas.gov (06/24)

  • How to Apply for a Texas Identification Card @ texas.gov (06/24)

  • Driver License/identification Card and REAL ID Checklist @ texas.gov (06/24)

  • What to Bring when Applying for a Texas Driver License or Identification Card @ texas.gov (06/24)
    • Proof of US Citizenship (need one document)
      • Birth certificate
    • Proof of Residency (need two documents)
      • Current monthly mortgage statement
      • Current homeowner's insurance policy
      • Current water bill
      • Valid Texas voter registration card <==
    • Proof of Identity
      • Primary ID
        • Texas DL
      • Secondary ID (need two documents)
        • Birth certificate
      • Supporting ID (need two documents)
        • Voter registration card (actual card) <==
        • W-2 or 1099 form
        • Current Texas motor vehicle registration or title
        • Marriage certificate
        • DD-214 <==
        • Medicare card (actual card) <==
        • Social Security card (actual card)
      • Proof of Social Security Number
        • Social Security Card
        • SSA-1099 form
        • Paystub containing your legal name and SSN
        • W-2
        • DD-214 with SSN <==
        • Health insurance card with SSN

  • Texas Schedule Appointment (06/24)
    • 4600 State Hiway 121, Carrollton, TX 75010; (972) 394-4530
    • 2925 E Belt Line Rd, Suite 100, Carrollton, TX 75006; (972) 478-5200
    • 825 Ohio Dr, Plano, TX 75093; (972) 867-4221
    • 400 N Valley Pkway #2072, Lewisville, TX 75067; (972) 221-8081
    • 4020 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76208

  • DL-14A - Texas Driver License or Identification Card Application @ texas.gov (PDF) (06/24)

  • DL-174 - Surrender Form @ texas.gov (PDF) (06/24)

• Elections
  • Elections in Denton County (02/20)
    • Voter Lookup (02/20)
    • Precinct Maps (220) (02/20)
    • Voting Results (02/20)

• Politics
  • Congress.org (02/20)

  • Dallas City Hall (02/20)

  • Denton County (02/20)

• National Do Not Call Registry (02/20)

• NTTA Customer Service Center (tolltags) (02/20)

• Texas Two Step
  • Guide to the Texas Electoral Two-Step (02/20)

• Your Voters' Guide @ www.vote411.org (02/20)

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Savings

• On March 2018, dozens of US banks under a $250B asset threshold were
  exempted from the Dodd-Frank banking regulations

• Largest Banks in the United States @ wikipedia.org (05/24)
  • Bank of America (#2): $3,181 B
  • Citigroup (#3): $2,412 B
  • Marcus (Goldman Sachs, #5): $1,642 B
  • PNC (#8): $562 B
  • Capital One (#12): $478 B
  • American Express (#16): $261 B
  • CIT (First Citizens BancShares, #20): $214 B

  • Discover Bank (bad reviews, #32): $152 B
  • MyBankingDirect (Flagstar Bank; New York Community Bancorp, #35): $114 B
  • Brio Bank (Webster Bank, #41): $74.88 B
  • Western Alliance (#43): $71 B
  • Bask Bank (Texas Capital Bank, #73): $28.31 B
  • Forbright Bank (must open savings account at physical branch, #219): $6.82 B

• Bank Reviews @ depositaccounts.com (05/24)
  • American Express Bank @ depositaccounts.com (savings APY: 4.25%) (05/24)
  • Capital One @ depositaccounts.com (savings APY: 4.25%) (05/24)
  • CIT Bank @ depositaccounts.com (savings APY: 5.05%) (05/24)
  • Citibank @ depositaccounts.com (savings APY: 4.35%) (05/24)
  • Marcus @ depositaccounts.com (savings APY: 4.40%) (05/24)
  • PNC @ depositaccounts.com (savings APY: 4.65%) (05/24)

  • Bask Bank @ depositaccounts.com (savings APY: 5.10%) (05/24)
  • Brio Direct @ depositaccounts.com (savings APY: 5.35%) (05/24)
  • Discover Bank @ depositaccounts.com (savings APY: 4.25%) (06/24)
  • Forbright Bank @ depositaccounts.com (savings APY: 5.30%) (05/24)
  • My Banking Direct @ depositaccounts.com (savings APY: 5.55%) (06/24)
  • Western Alliance Bank @ depositaccounts.com (savings APy: 5.36%) (06/24)

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Scooter

• Pride GoGo Traveller Elite 2
  • Pride GoGo Elite Traveller 2 Platinum (03/25)
    • Owner's Manual (03/25)
    • Accessories (03/25)
    • Scooter Rear Basket, $95.00 (03/25)

• Local Stores
  • Mobility City (03/25)
    • 9720 Coit Rd, Suite 180, Plano, TX 75025
    • SE corner of 121 and Coit Rd (next to Kroger)
    • Phone: 972-292-9428
    • Monday–Friday: 10AM – 6PM; Saturday: 10AM – 2PM
    • GoGo Elite Traveler 2 Platinum, 4 Wheel, Red/Black ($1,699) (03/25)
    • Will have scooters in a few days

  • Lifetime Medical Equipment and Supplies
    • 5200 Paige Road #300, The Colony, TX 75036
    • Phone: 972-787-0072

  • DME Scooters & More (03/25)
    • 1441 Coit Rd, Suite F, Plano, TX 75075
    • SW corner of 15th St and Coit Rd (east of Commerce Dr)
    • Phone: 972-468-9291
    • Mon–Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm; Sat-Sun – CLOSED
    • Email: Tyler@scootermore.com
    • GoGo Elite Traveler -- top speed of 4.23 mph; can be disassembled
    • GoGo Elite Traveler, 4 Wheel, $1,400 (03/25)

• Accessories
  • Keys
    • Deluxe Easy Pull Key Set for Pride Mobility Scooter @ amazon.com ($8.95) (03/25)

  • Rear Basket
    • Mainstays Black Medium Decorative Storage Basket @ walmart.com ($5.98) (03/25)
      • Dimensions: 11" L X 14" W X 5" H

    • Mobility Scooter Rear Basket, Portable and Foldable @ amazon.com ($48.99) (03/25)
      • Dimensions: 10.49" L x 16.5" W x 10" H
      • Basket can be detached from the scooter by a holding pin

    • Pride Scooter Rear Basket (ACCBSKT1010) @ getpridegear.com ($95.00) (03/25)
      • Dimensions: 15 1/4" X 9 3/4"

    • Scooter Rear Basket for Golden, Drive, Go-Go, and Pride Mobility @ amazon.com ($69.99) (03/25)
      • Brand: Pride Mobility
      • Dimensions: 19" D x 15" W x 19" H (BIGGER BASKET)

  • Rear Mounting Bracket
    • Mounting Bar for Rear Basket, etc @ amazon.com ($22.16) (03/25)
      • NO HOLES FOR THE RETAINING PIN

    • Mounting Bracket for Rear Storage @ amazon.com ($34.99) (03/25)
      • Will accommodate a wide range of trunk cases, baskets,
        even plastic milk crates or boxes

  • Rear View Mirrors
    • Deluxe Scooter Rear View Mirror, Pair for Most Pride Mobility Scooters @ amazon.com ($38.00) (03/25)
    • Pride Rear View Mirror, Single @ buildmywheelchair.com ($39.99) (03/25)

  • Miscellaneous
    • High Road Scooter Caddy @ amazon.com ($19.99) (03/25)
    • Folding Rear Basket for Pride Scooters, Red or Chrome @ amazon.com ($68.00) (03/25)
    • Folding Rear Basket for Pride Scooter, Black @ walmart.com ($68.00) (03/25)
    • Pride Rear Basket Center Support @ wholesalehome.com ($74.99) (03/25)
    • Pride Saddle Bag @ buildmywheelchair.com ($49.00) (03/25)

  • Safety Flag
    • Safety Flag for Power Scooters @ wheelchairparts.com (uses the 1" post; $19.61) (03/25)
    • The Wright Stuff Safety Flag @ amazon.com (won't work; $35.95) (03/25)
    • Flag Kit for Pride Mobility Scooters @ monsterscooterparts.com (won't work; $60.49) (03/25)
      • Pride Mobility: ACCASMB1907
      • This flag kit fits most Pride Mobility scooters with exposed mounting brackets on the seat
    • Pride Flag Assembly @ southwestmedical.com (won't work) (03/25)

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Taxes

• H&R Block
  • 17610 Midway Rd, Ste 106, Dallas, TX 75287 (12/24)
    • NE corner of Midway Rd & Trinity Mills
    • 972-250-4696
    • Mon-Fri: by appointment
    • Terrell Young, by appointment

  • 2810 E Trinity Mills, Ste 148, Carrollton, TX 75006 (12/24)
    • SE corner of Marsh & Trinity Mills
    • 972-478-2660
    • Tue: 10:00am-2:00pm; Thu: 3:00pm-7:00pm; Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

  • 1025 W Hebron Pkway, Ste 110, Carrollton, TX 75010 (12/24)
    • SW corner of Hebron Pkway & Old Denton Rd
    • 972-939-1041
    • Tues: 11:00am-6:00pm; Fri: 12:00pm-6:00pm

• Tax Calculator
  • H&R Block Tax Calculator (12/24)

• Quarterly Tax Payments
  • AARP 1040 Tax Calculator @ aarp.org (05/24)

  • Basics of Estimated Taxes for Individuals @ irs.gov (05/24)

  • What are Quarterly Tax Payments @ cnbc.com (05/24)
    • Quarterly tax payments are due every 3 months
    • Due dates:
      • April 15: income earned from Jan 1 to March 31, 2024
      • June 15: income earned from April 1 to May 31, 2024
      • Sept 15: income earned from June 1 to Aug. 31, 2024
      • Jan 15: income earned from Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024
    • You can pay smaller sums weekly, monthly, etc
    • irs.gov/payments (05/24)
    • Form 1040-ES (05/24)

  • Estimated Tax Payments Calculator @ bench.co (05/24)

• Taxes on Social Security
  • Is Social Security Income Taxable @ smartasset.com (05/24)
    • You will never pay taxes on more than 85% of your Social Security income
    • If your combined income is more than $34,000, you will pay taxes on up to 85% of
      your Social Security benefits
    • To withhold taxes from your Social Security benefits, you will need to fill out
      Form W-4V (Voluntary Withholding Request). The only withholding options are
      7%, 10%, 12%, or 22% of your monthly benefit.
    • If you prefer to pay more exact withholding payments, you can choose to file
      estimated tax payments instead. These are tax payments that you make each quarter
      on income.
    • You can switch strategies.

• Tax Brackets
  • Federal Income Tax Brackets for 2024 @ nerdwallet.com (05/24)
    • 10%: $0 -> $23,200 (jointly)
    • 12%: $23,201 -> $94,300 (jointly)
    • 22%: $94,301 -> $201,050 (jointly)
    • 24%: $201,051 -> $383,900 (jointly)
    • 32%: $383,901 -> $487,450 (jointly)

  • Example (taxable income = $200,000)
    • 10%: ($23,200 * 0.10) = $2,320
    • 12%: ($71,099 * 0.12) = $8,532
    • 22%: ($105,699 * 0.22) = $23,254
    • Total tax = $2320 + $8532 + $23,254 = $34,106 (~17% tax rate)
    • Monthly taxes = $34,106 / 12 = $2,842

• Capital Gains
  • Capital Gains Tax Exemption for Seniors @ unbiased.com (05/24)
    • Capital gains are the profits you make by selling an investment asset – the
      difference between the price you originally paid and any increase that has
      accrued at the point of sale.
    • If your tax filing is married and filing jointly, your threshold for avoiding
      capital gain rises to $500,000.

  • Capital Gains Exemption for People Over 65 @ learn.valur.io (05/24)
    • The capital gains tax over 65 is a tax that applies to taxable capital gains
      realized by individuals over the age of 65.
    • The tax rate starts at 0% for long-term capital gains on assets held for more
      than one year and 15% for short-term capital gains on assets held for less
      than one year.
    • However, these tax rates may vary depending on the individual’s filing status
      and income level.

  • Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate @ bankrate.com (05/24)
    • The long-term capital gains tax rates are 15 percent, 20 percent and 28 percent,
      depending on your income.
    • The tax is only assessed on the profit itself.
    • If you purchased a house five years ago for $250,000 and sold it today for
      $500,000, the profit would be $250,000.
    • For 2024, if your taxable income is between $89,251 and $553,850 (married
      and filing jointly) you would pay 15 percent on the $250,000 profit.
    • However, you can exempt a certain amount of the profit — up $500,000,
      (married and filing jointly) — from the tax if you meet certain conditions.
    • You can sell your primary residence and avoid paying capital gains taxes
      on the first $500,000 if married and filing jointly.

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Ukulele

• Ukulele Accessories
  • D'Addario Ukulele Pro Capo, Black @ amazon.com ($17.99) (02/25)

  • Mettalor Guitar String Winder @ amazon.com ($6.99) (02/25)

  • Worth CM-LG Clear Fluorocarbon String Set (Low-G for Ukulele) @ amazon.com ($19.90) (02/25)

• FriscoLakes.net (01/25)
  • Frisco Lakes Ukulele Group
    • Debbie Marshall
    • debbie.marshall53@gmail.com
    • 469-231-5028
    • Ukulele Group meets on Thursday at 9:30-11:30 in West Village Center, Meeting Room 1

  • jayhobson23@gmail.com
    • LLG250A Learn to Play the Ukulele @ Frisco Lakes (01/25)
    • Students will need to provide their own Soprano, Concert, or Tenor Ukulele

• Resources
  • You Tube

  • Doctor Uke (01/25)
    • Beginners @ Dr. Uke (01/25)
    • Song Categories @ Dr. Uke (01/25)

  • Cynthia Lin Music @ youtube.com (01/25)
    • Ukulele101.com (01/25)

  • Stillwater Ukulele Association (01/25)

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