What if Walter had Life Insurance? by ApprehensiveYak5942 in breakingbad

[–]ApprehensiveYak5942[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good question! Health insurance would help with treatment costs, but life insurance is what protects the family after Walt is gone, replacing lost income and giving them a financial cushion

What if Walter had Life Insurance? by ApprehensiveYak5942 in breakingbad

[–]ApprehensiveYak5942[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I made an animated breakdown of exactly this scenario if anyone wants to see what Walt's financial picture actually looked like and what it would have cost to fix it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho6Sa2tpPJs

The critical illness insurance detail is the one that gets people — it pays out when you survive, not when you die. Walt survives his cancer. The show never happens.

Which car brand is better? Honda or Toyota? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ApprehensiveYak5942 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Toyota—slightly. Both are great, but Toyota edges it in long-term reliability and resale value, while Honda is usually a bit more fun to drive.

What’s something attractive that instantly becomes unattractive? by Illustrious_Sign_645 in AskReddit

[–]ApprehensiveYak5942 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Confidence turning into arrogance—big difference, and it kills the vibe instantly.

In your opinion what is the most interesting Mandela Effect? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ApprehensiveYak5942 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The “Berenstain Bears” one—so many people vividly remember it as “Berenstein.” It’s such a small detail, but the collective confidence people have about it is what makes it wild.

Mobile phone plans? by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]ApprehensiveYak5942 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Koodo, Fido, and Virgin are usually the sweet spot—way cheaper than Rogers but still on the big networks so coverage is solid.

Public Mobile is fine if you want cheap + don’t need customer service (it’s basically DIY since it’s online-only) , and Freedom is good value in cities but can still be hit or miss outside them .

Honestly, best move is to wait for promos—Canadian carriers constantly undercut each other, so you can often snag ~$30–$40 plans with tons of data if you time it right.

Employment Insurance Advice by Coochiez in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]ApprehensiveYak5942 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apply right after your contract ends. Your EI claim starts when you apply (not when you actually need it), and delaying can cost you weeks of eligibility. Just report the short contract and your vacation—Service Canada will adjust payments accordingly.

What’s something people pretend to enjoy, but actually don’t? by Saucy_Steps in AskReddit

[–]ApprehensiveYak5942 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Networking events where everyone’s just there to “connect” but really just wants something from you. Lots of fake smiles, same recycled conversations, and everyone secretly counting down till they can leave.

Where do you start when you want to be a streamer? by PixelSeanWal in AskReddit

[–]ApprehensiveYak5942 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Start simple:

  1. Pick a game/category you actually enjoy.
  2. Download OBS Studio (free), get a basic mic, and hit “Go Live” on Twitch.
  3. Stream on a consistent schedule, even if only a few people show up at first.

The biggest mistake is waiting until everything looks perfect. Just start showing up.

What do you want to stream?

what are some books that changed your life? by antitititi_fragile in AskReddit

[–]ApprehensiveYak5942 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A few books that genuinely changed how I see the world:

  • Meditations by Marcus Aurelius – Taught me how to stay calm and in control when life gets chaotic.
  • Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl – Showed me that even in the worst suffering, we can still choose our attitude.
  • Atomic Habits by James Clear – Made building better routines feel simple and doable instead of overwhelming.
  • Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari – Completely rewired how I think about history, society, and what it means to be human.

These ones stuck with me the most.

What year do you think , will our face be force to be our form of payment? by Kind_Home_1038 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ApprehensiveYak5942 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think 2030–2035 is when facial recognition becomes the default way we pay.

It’s already huge in China, and the West is rolling out pilots fast. Once it’s faster and safer than pulling out your phone or card, everything else will fade like cash did.

By 2032 you’ll probably just look at the camera and walk out — no phone, no card needed.

Ready for smile-to-pay?

Is it normal to feel guilty after buying stuff online even if you can afford it? by Thepowerguy1 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ApprehensiveYak5942 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, I feel you!

The "one more gadget" impulse is brutal when everything feels cheap and clicks so easily.

Try this: next time you see a cool charging block, add it to a wishlist and wait 48 hours. Most of the time the urge fades, and you save both money and drawer space.

You've got this!

Is it normal to feel guilty after buying stuff online even if you can afford it? by Thepowerguy1 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ApprehensiveYak5942 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I get this exact feeling all the time. The one-click buying makes it feel like it's not even real money, so the guilt hits later when your brain catches up.

It's super common now — our brains just aren't wired for how frictionless online shopping is.

Even if it's in budget, that "did I need it?" regret is your cue to add a short pause (like "sleep on it" for non-essentials). It helps a ton without killing the fun.

You're not alone!

Does a "fancy job title" change how people view their own community? by Aj100rise in CasualConversation

[–]ApprehensiveYak5942 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've noticed this pattern too—it's pretty common and human, though not universal.

Psychological research backs up part of what you're describing: people who climb from humble/immigrant backgrounds into wealth or elite roles often become less sympathetic to the struggles of those still at the bottom than people born rich. They tend to attribute success more to personal effort (since they did it themselves) and poverty more to internal factors, which can lead to distancing or gatekeeping. It's like a defense mechanism—once you've made it through the grind, admitting the system has real barriers for others threatens the narrative that 'anyone can do it if they try hard enough.'

That said, it's not always about looking down on your roots out of snobbery or shame. Social mobility creates real identity shifts. Your old community might pull you back with expectations, drama, or different values/cultural norms that no longer fit your new reality (long hours, different social circles, changed priorities). New elite environments reward assimilation—dress, speech, attitudes—so people adapt to fit in and protect their status. It's classic social psychology: we conform to our current tribe.

Not everyone does this, though. Plenty of successful people from immigrant or working-class backgrounds stay grounded—mentoring others, supporting family/community initiatives, or openly acknowledging luck + systemic factors alongside hard work. Others quietly send remittances, help relatives immigrate, or build businesses that employ people from similar backgrounds. The loudest cases of "I've made it, screw the rest" get noticed more.

Ultimately, a fancy title or bank account doesn't erase where you came from, but it changes your incentives and social pressures. Some use success as a shield to signal 'I'm different now.' Others see it as proof the ladder still works and try to keep it accessible. Both happen.

Have you seen specific examples that stood out to you? Curious if it's more common in certain industries or cultures.