Death and …

Mark did our taxes earlier this year. Last year, due to mistakes in withholding and a whole lot of capital gains, we ended up owing thousands to uncle Sam. After that debacle, we increased our withholdings to a ridiculous amount, and were eager to see if we got a refund this year. And we did! Tax time is the only time of the year when we thank our financial counselor for modest gains in the previous year: good job guys! We made very little money, had more mortgage interest to deduct, and now we’re a couple thou in the black. According to the tax software, we should spend that on a new alternative fuel vehicle. Pretty cool idea, really…