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I paid $71.99 through my IT guy who has multiple licenses. YMMV

I have been using IDrive for the last two years. It's about $50 a year for 5 TB. It is set up for automatic renewal but sent several emails before renewing so you had the opportunity to opt out before the renewal.

I found the answer. SS took the collection amount, out of her benefit. Nothing to do with his SSA-1099.

The thing I liked least about Carbonite is that frequently changed files, like tax returns, QuickBooks, Excel, Word, etc. are only backed up once every 24 hours. That's a large window for our most precious data to be at risk, and it was totally unacceptable to me. The think I like best about CrashPlan is that it will back up open files and frequently changed files every hour (or 15 minutes or 2 hours per a preference you set). CrashPlan is $10/mo per computer, which can get expensive for a lot of computers. There are a ton of options out there: https://www.lifewire.com/online-backup-services-reviewed-2624712

Some who get tips have to "turn it in" to a pool of some sort. My reasoning comes from what an unsavory employer did to their employees, one of which, for a short time, was one of my kids. If they were caught not turning in a cash tip, they were fired. Card tips were easier to track at the end of shift, and can be monitored by higher up than the shift manager,, and were tougher for the shift manager to pocket (which was being done with cash). So for me, if it never leaves the server's hands (unless they choose to tip out), I am good with cash. Otherwise, card it is.

I'm not sure I understand your reasoning, and I would like to. I do it the opposite way but for the same reason. I have assumed that if I leave cash, the waitress or the person that I hand the cash to will get the tip. If I put the amount on the card, I don't know if the business will give the funds to the person that waited on me or put them in group fund that gets split among everyone working that night (or even, worse case scenario, pocket the money for the business and not give the staff anything.) Tips are almost the only time that I do use cash anymore.

Interestingly, at least to me, when I am leaving a tip where I am not familiar with the practices of the business, I use a card. If I know the business (I will ask employees!) gives tips to each person as given, then I might use cash. My idea is I want to make certain the tip get to the person who actually helped me. If they want top tip out to back of house, that is their business. For those who are self employed, such as the person who does my DW and DD's hair, I generally pay cash, as I know what CC fees are. It is not my job to worry about their finances, but I can save them at least 3% in fees. I don;t alter my tip, but they also know I am paying cash on purpose to add 3% to their income from me.

Several years ago had I clinet (married, both students) that started a valet service. Offered to a couple of big name restaurants . No Charge to venue or patron. Tips only and negotiated parking on neighboring businesses lots. Paid cash for two master degrees and modest condo. Declared 60 to 80k annually. Last known was valeting at indian casinos in California. I personally bartended for a short time but tips would not support me. Bell Hop in Palm Springs pays better. (Late 1960)

In our practice, the few clients who pay cash are almost all hairdressers and waitstaff. One is a waiter in a pretty fancy place and he pulls in over $80k a year. He has a lovely British accent, and I wonder if he gets bigger tips because of the charm factor.

That's how it should be!

You should ask "how many went to the bank of Patty". The wife gets it all, gives me the crumbs that are left over. Tom Modesto, CA