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[Fishindude77]

For every one "office manager / queen bee" job there are ten or more "worker bees" required.
You always could, and still can...

[Fishindude77]

I didn't see anything in the above article pointing a finger blaming one party or particular individual....

[Fishindude77]

Pretty nuts, isn't it?
A person making $69,000 pays almost $37,000 for a gold plan
A person making $67,000 gets same plan for $24,000
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[Fishindude77]

I realize it's not about net worth. Point is you have people out there that operate on several hundred grand per year or more manipulating their finances...

[Fishindude77]

Pretty lousy, basic health insurance coverage ...... I believe max out of pocket is $7k, no dental or vision coverage.
Will keep you from going...

[Fishindude77]

Since when does every job require a college degree?
The majority of jobs in America DO NOT require a degree, and there are a boatload of very high...

[Fishindude77]

Amen !
There are only two ACA providers in our state. Since we make over $67,000 annually and aren't eligible for discounts, my spouse and I (58...

[Fishindude77]

The whole idea that everyone needs to go to college has been pushed too hard for too long by the educational community.
You are correct, it's too...

[Fishindude77]

Definitely inflation looming.
Gas prices are up, would not be surprised if we see $4.00 per gallon around July 4th.
All building materials...

[Fishindude77]

I wouldn't pay for it anymore. Use that $250 per month for something else.

[Fishindude77]

Can if you want, but the decisions aren't really yours until after death.
I wouldn't bother my parents with it.

[Fishindude77]

My dad has a pretty healthy net worth and some nice real estate, but he and step mom are still alive and doing fine. Who knows how long they will live...

[Fishindude77]

Got everything sorted out today and sent to our CPA.
Had (13) different sources of income in 2020, so it gets interesting keeping track of things....

[Fishindude77]

If given the choice, I'd probably rather not take anything.
Unfortunately, I'm hearing that they may soon require proof of vaccine to fly commercial?...

[Fishindude77]

Just checked, only a 1% drop in my total stock portfolio....

[Fishindude77]

I'd simply set up a savings / checking account at her local bank and shoot for getting at least $5-10,000 saved before worrying about investments or anything...

[Fishindude77]

I retired at 57. Most all of my friends are still working.
I suspect most will work to 65 due to health insurance costs.

[Fishindude77]

I see no reason for an 18 year old with very few assets and no dependents to spend money on a life insurance policy.

[Fishindude77]

Our little garden is four raised beds, totaling approx. 220 SF. We get all the tomatoes, green beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, lettuce...

[Fishindude77]

We live off the land a bit. Grow a big garden and put up lots of produce, plus eat a ton of it while it's fresh. If you don't grow it yourself, produce...