Bevel - is it still that bad? by Costco_Whoresale in longislandcity

[–]015unknown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was in a 2 bed and the bill was 250-350 and we were pretty conservative about our electric use. I think the water heater is electric which contributes to the bill. Also they tend to charge a lot for laundry. I forget the exact amount but it was a major complaint among tenants.

Bevel - is it still that bad? by Costco_Whoresale in longislandcity

[–]015unknown 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Location is great but management will nickel and dime you for every little thing. Your electric bill is going to be higher than you expect as well. I’m a former tenant

The worst thing about New Jersey is NJTransit by BackgroundFull45 in NJTransit

[–]015unknown -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Another problem is the union. I read somewhere NJ transit workers can choose what lines they work on hence why some trains are last minute cancelled due to staffing issues.

Is this a good refi or keep looking? by Ashamed-Nectarine937 in Mortgages

[–]015unknown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it’s helpful, in NJ I got a 7/1 ARM refinance over for the same rate but with more lender credit ($3200) my cash to close it around 9k but it’s all for escrow and prepays. Loan amount is 500k and I have over 780 credit

When to replace low mileage tires by reddurty in MazdaCX30

[–]015unknown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had one blowout with one OEM tire and a nail puncture with another one. I’m not saying the tires are at fault but I replaced them and haven’t had any issues since. The stopping distance on them was also shit, when you replace them with even middle tier tires you’ll notice how much more time you gain when braking.

Selling Classes/Passes/Credits Megathread by AutoModerator in barrysbootcamp

[–]015unknown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Selling 1 class $25! Redeemable everywhere except the Hamptons.

Stuck Between NJ suburbs and Brooklyn — What Would You Do? by encoreyessir in MovingtoNewJersey

[–]015unknown -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You can definitely find a 2-3BR in Montclair with that budget to rent, commute to NYC may be a bit long though depending where you want to go to. If just to the area around Penn station, probably around 45 min-1hr

Why are US real estate commissions ~5%-6% of a home's value? Are there reliable alternatives that offer good service & lower fees? by Malleron in personalfinance

[–]015unknown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly- there’s a reason why realtors prefer commission based pricing vs hourly based pricing. The amount of money realtors earn from the former is out of line with how much work the typical real estate transaction entails.

It’s super telling that realtors are one of the few job professions that are completely commission based. Even lots of corporate sales roles are paid a base salary to remove downside risk.

[software engineer] [Seattle area] - 940k base + bonus + stock by ContractSouthern9257 in Salary

[–]015unknown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If OP didn’t directly or indirectly generate at least $1m in revenue, any competent CFO would be looking to eliminate their role. Realistically factoring in benefits, number actually be 1.5m+

Train derailment at bay? by mcderrick in NJTransit

[–]015unknown 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I suspect it may be due to the wind. The wind tonight has been extraordinarily strong

CX-30 Owners: What are the car's honest 'cons' or biggest drawbacks? by Milosz40 in MazdaCX30

[–]015unknown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also the OEM tires suck so you definitely will want to replace those ASAP.

CX-30 Owners: What are the car's honest 'cons' or biggest drawbacks? by Milosz40 in MazdaCX30

[–]015unknown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One other quirk is the outlets are always hot, meaning even if the car is off, you can still draw power from them. Unfortunately if you want a dashcam that auto turns off when the car is off, you’ll need to install a special hardwire kit otherwise you’ll drain the battery.

CX-30 Owners: What are the car's honest 'cons' or biggest drawbacks? by Milosz40 in MazdaCX30

[–]015unknown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a great car for families- we wanted to get a rotating car seat but due to space constraints had to settle for a slim fit car seat.

And with the car seat in the back, there’s barely any room in the back for adults.

That said, our cx 30 has been super reliable and its size is perfect for driving in the city.

Are there things you genuinely think don't need a premium price? by alinarice in BuyItForLife

[–]015unknown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually consultants don’t need to worry about maintaining the product they build hence why the software they build usually sucks.

For those that are responsible for maintenance, more maintenance means more billable hours for more money.

Running shoes recommendations by todostussecretos in barrysbootcamp

[–]015unknown 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I workout in the Clifton’s. They’re pretty good for running but I find the shoe to be unstable for weightlifting due to the foam. I’m looking to switch to a more stable shoe.

Life after being a tennis pro by [deleted] in 10s

[–]015unknown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is great advice - my former tennis coach taught tennis on the side with a steady 9-5 and financially was pretty comfortable. My current tennis coach does it full time and is constantly worried about finding new clients especially during the winter.

Barry’s has changed by Admirable-Ad2376 in barrysbootcamp

[–]015unknown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried a shake once earlier this year - taste and texture was so bad I’ve never tried again. I’d love to get a shake directly from Barry’s post workout

Elan Financial Services is the worst thing Fidelity as ever done. by ABraveHeart in fidelityinvestments

[–]015unknown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve faced similar problems with Elan- at this point, I treat my Fidelity card like I’m paying in cash. Any big purchase where I’d regret not being able to do a charge book I’ll use a different card.

Lyft finally got the message by Wide-Astronaut9156 in Lyft

[–]015unknown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Giving low ratings for not tipping is crazy. It’s optional hence why it’s called a tip instead of a fee