The LTC deductions must also exceed the standard tax deduction make a difference on your taxes. To claim this medical expense deduction you must itemize on schedule A to utilize tax-deferred IRA or 401K dollars to pay for long term care (LTC) expenses on your taxes that exceeds 7.5% of your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI).
VMLUX – 75%VANGUARD LTD TERM TAX EXEMPT ADMIRAL CL7012 Bonds with an Average duration 2.6 years30days SEC yield as of 12/04/2025 3.05% AVBIL – 25%VANGUARD 0-3 MONTH TREASURY BILL ETF26 Bonds with an Average duration 0.1 years 30days SEC yield as of 12/04/2025 3.86% A
Here is a Bogleheads link for more info on the Fixed Percentage Withdrawal.
It shows a comparison of the fixed vs inflation adjusted withdrawals. https://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=430990
Thanks for alerting us to one more cost associated with having Fidelity accounts! I need to pay closer attention to Fidelity fees vs. the more investor-friendly Vanguard. Here is an interesting article on hidden Fidelity costs. Family FirstHow the owners of Fidelity get richer at everyday investors’ expense
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The LTC deductions must also exceed the standard tax deduction make a difference on your taxes. To claim this medical expense deduction you must itemize on schedule A to utilize tax-deferred IRA or 401K dollars to pay for long term care (LTC) expenses on your taxes that exceeds 7.5% of your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI).
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VMLUX – 75% VANGUARD LTD TERM TAX EXEMPT ADMIRAL CL 7012 Bonds with an Average duration 2.6 years 30days SEC yield as of 12/04/2025 3.05% A VBIL – 25% VANGUARD 0-3 MONTH TREASURY BILL ETF 26 Bonds with an Average duration 0.1 years 30days SEC yield as of 12/04/2025 3.86% A
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Here is a Bogleheads link for more info on the Fixed Percentage Withdrawal. It shows a comparison of the fixed vs inflation adjusted withdrawals. https://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=430990
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Thanks for alerting us to one more cost associated with having Fidelity accounts! I need to pay closer attention to Fidelity fees vs. the more investor-friendly Vanguard. Here is an interesting article on hidden Fidelity costs. Family FirstHow the owners of Fidelity get richer at everyday investors’ expense
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- Filed Oct. 5, 2016, noon GMT
https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-fidelity-family/#:~:text=Fidelity%20Investments%20is%20owned%20by,the%20private%20venture%20capital%20arm.Post: Fidelity Brokerage Cash Interest Rate Changes
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Ken, Thank you for the well-written article about your Parent's Retirement. It's an inspiration to recognize the need to chronicle my family history.
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