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Nobody can predict the future. But the past may provide a window into the future. If rent shot up, that could change someone's trajectory for sure....

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Most people I know who make serious money aren't displaying their wealth on social media. Those who do brag, humble brag, or, you know, "accidentally"...

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There are still lots of ways to buy a car for cash cheaply, and cheaper than $5k. "Where there's a will, there's a way". I would say a loan...

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The Super Bowl is not too far off, and it's just insane (IMO) what people will pay for tickets. Even just regular NFL football games, years of waitlisting...

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In my lifetime, homes have skyrocketed in value. In some cases homes have gone up enough to offset decades of property taxes, maintenance, and even comparable...

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Don't forget the startup costs on the other end. Things like new account or service installation fees for utilities, cable/internet. Any deposits or setup...

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I pay attention to how people solve problems, big and small.

[ua_guy]

Uh... are these wins? lol

I ordered a (single) medium soft pistol case, $9.99 including free shipping. A whole box (10) of them arrived,...

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Consider paying for a used vehicle inspection from a trusted mechanic if you are buying used. Carfax and other services only show what's been reported...

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To me, The FI part looks like owning the home and having enough money to enjoy a desired lifestyle without worry about outliving the funds, having health...

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Maybe it was just a bad batch of water heaters.

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They also have access to inside information or they themselves are directly influencing deals via pandering to lobbyists, or say and tweet things which...

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These days, you basically have to specifically search out name brand stuff on Amazon, or you're stuck wading through scads of knockoff goods, many of...

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Our state's UI here in WA pays between $342 and a maximum of $1,079 per week. The amount is calculated on past earnings, and the benefit pays up to 26...

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All of those are valid concerns. A lot of AI is junk, and a lot of AI is poorly implemented. AI is used for nefarious purposes. It's not eco-friendly....

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I think there are jobs which aren't worth doing compared to focusing efforts on lining up the next high paying gig / career job replacement. Not that...

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Using AI is one of those things that I've committed to allowing into my life in a controllable and experimental manner because it already is/ will be...

[ua_guy]

Funny you mention "show rooming". Guilty here too.

But! We were at a Cabela's location (outdoors/fishing/hunting/everything store)...

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That's not how it works in specialized positions in corporate settings. But I think your intent is good. Start looking for the replacement gig now in...

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DIY Vegetable/produce gardening comes to mind with regard to the jokes above.

I feel like we just had another version of this thread....