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Originally Posted by slowplay (Post 779968)

Complain about what? That your costs are going down (significantly) in the core plan? That the plan is more compliant with the law? That it's modeled after and an enhanced version of the top rated 401K (NWA RSP)by an independent rating agency?

Or that your personal pet fund is no longer subsidized by other pilots...:p

Seriously, though, the NWA and Delta plans had to merge. Delta management has the right under the contract to pick the Trustee, funds, etc. for the plan. They used outside consultants to help with the design. You'll still have access to almost all the funds you like via BrokerageLink, and the core funds in the plan should be lower cost and better performing for the average pilot investor.

What he said ^^^^

I wish they would reduce the trading costs in the BrokerageLink account account for those of us who dislike for profit mutual funds.

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Originally Posted by satchip (Post 779965)

Gotta hand it to them. What a brilliant move by management. They just cut CALPA off at the knees in any arbitration. We have essentially set the market and CAL has just paid higher (by $1) than market rates. I think the work rules also are a huge change. (Speaking with only anecdotal knowledge on the previous point. I would be happy to eat my words if I'm not right!) Gonna be interesting how this turns out.

I hope not. After all, CAL is only offering DAL bankruptcy contract to it's pilots. CAL is not under bankruptcy right now. Parts of DAL contract involving scope, reserve guarantee etc are nothing to be proud of. SWA pilots make more than our pilots flying similar equipment. Hell...they make more flying the 737 than our guys/gals flying B757-767-787/ A330s. It is sad.

CAL pilots getting an industry leading contract will be good for eveyone here at DAL during our upcoming 2012 contract talks. A win for CAL pilots will be a win for all of us.....likewise, if they lose...we all lose.

I support the CAL group in getting an industry leading contract. DAL+1....that is f'n laughable! FUPM!!

It would be interesting to see an analysis of how the changes would effect CAL staffing. I'm sure our work rules would require more pilots, but I expect that would be more than offset by our scope.

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Originally Posted by satchip (Post 779960)

Dude, I owe 8K to Uncle Sam. I can't afford a tent right now!

I am trying to avoid estimated taxes for the year. Dropping my withholding down to what it was 10 years ago.

I feel your pain!

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Originally Posted by acl65pilot (Post 779738)

Go to the forum and check the file library.

Thanks, I was just looking in the wrong spot.

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Originally Posted by acl65pilot (Post 779985)

I am trying to avoid estimated taxes for the year. Dropping my withholding down to what it was 10 years ago.

I feel your pain!

My retirement pay went up and I forgot to change my W4. Didn't give Uncle Sugar his due. We pay way too much in tax.

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Originally Posted by LifeNtheFstLne (Post 779953)

CAL management just proposed DAL Contract + $1 to us (CAL).

For those of us who worked at other airlines, Delta's contract just isn't that good.

We've been steadily building a foundation since bankruptcy. Time for you to lift your corner of the house. We'll help.

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Originally Posted by RockyBoy (Post 779979)

What he said ^^^^

I wish they would reduce the trading costs in the BrokerageLink account account for those of us who dislike for profit mutual funds.

I think all trades are $7.95 per thouand now. That seems pretty competitive for the range of services offered. I know you can get lower per share trade prices, but companies that offer those generally don't offer Plan administration, record keeping, options, etc.

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Originally Posted by tsquare (Post 779861)

I've got my own drawers thank you. Besides, I don't know how often you do laundry.

Three THOUSAND dollars?????

I'm not sure what an "accepting neighborhood" is. I was going to find out which country club Carl lives in and park it out by his house. Either that, or the airport parking lot.

ACL65, if it has a bathroom, you could write it off & still continue to claim the three kids down the street at dependents on your Form 1040. Sign your return in the Preparer Line, "Haywood Jablome"

Anyone else locked out of the A320 April bid awards??