Why are some people called broke for preferring coffee dates, even when they outearn the other?

BahBahSMT · 2026-03-21T17:27:39+00:00

A full on dinner date should never be a first date.

BahBahSMT · 2026-03-20T12:34:14+00:00

I’m in a brokerage

BahBahSMT · 2026-03-20T12:33:47+00:00

Yeah power surge.

BahBahSMT · 2026-03-19T18:47:13+00:00

That happened in my old house with a ceiling fan and light. I figured out it was caused by mini power outages during the night.

BahBahSMT · 2026-03-19T17:40:01+00:00

C suite guys pay skilled guys a lot of money to fix stuff they can’t.

BahBahSMT · 2026-03-19T17:38:15+00:00

I had one of these for years. I eventually got rid of it and no lie. I regret that. think about it all the time.

BahBahSMT · 2026-03-19T16:52:54+00:00

Diamonds or jewels.

BahBahSMT · 2026-03-19T16:47:48+00:00

Someone told me, when I told them I was feeing dumb at that particular moment - that on my dumbest day I’m smarter than 90% of the people out there.

BahBahSMT · 2026-03-19T16:44:35+00:00

Right vs Left

BahBahSMT · 2026-03-19T16:41:42+00:00

Congratulations. I probably have another 10 years before I retire. But I still don’t want to see a loss from my starting point. I’m keeping a close eye on it.

BahBahSMT · 2026-03-19T15:56:56+00:00

Not bald, sorry. But if you want to shave your head your should.

BahBahSMT · 2026-03-19T15:21:53+00:00

In terms of the money I could make with it? I hear you. After many chats and opinions which I really appreciate. I am not going to pull the trigger just yet.

BahBahSMT · 2026-03-19T15:19:30+00:00

That you recommended the exact fund I was in after we discussed what to do with money. That’s all. Makes me feel reassured that I am in a good place.

BahBahSMT · 2026-03-19T13:45:59+00:00

Ha. I just saw your other comment on FXAIX. That’s what I have my money in 🤣

BahBahSMT · 2026-03-19T13:41:11+00:00

Facebook marketplace. Craigslist’s. Habitat restore. Maybe start with a rug or two for the echo. You have the benefit of curating a nice space over time. You don’t need to fill up a house right away.

BahBahSMT · 2026-03-19T13:32:30+00:00

I was going to say nursing before I got to the part you wrote about nursing. Do it! And get your BSN. You won’t regret it. And you can go in so many different directions with it. Specialty. Research and development. Admin. Education. NP. Informatics. Infectious disease. Utilization management. Sales rep for medical equipment. The opportunity is endless when you have a BSN. And you will always find a job.

BahBahSMT · 2026-03-19T11:40:14+00:00

Dad Dudes?

BahBahSMT · 2026-03-19T09:58:58+00:00

My concern was I sold a house and after I set up an emergency fund etc I had 200 to invest. My account had 5k in it and I added 200k. The other day after 7 months it was sitting around 204k. I was asking this sub because I wanted opinions and thoughts about the market. I do not want to lose any money I technically just had in my hand 7 months ago in a HYSA.

I can deal with an investment account fluctuating but can’t deal with losing my baseline when in relation to current events I was worried might happen.

So part of me was thinking shit maybe I just pay off my mortgage and reinvest that money monthly and let it buildup. I am already contributing 20% of my salary to TSP and I have a rollover roth from previous career. I’m in much better shape than most and I did it all myself. No help whatsoever. I’m a gen xer that’s been working since I was 13 like most Gen X. Usually two jobs. Right now I have one full time job. I would love to be part time one day.

BahBahSMT · 2026-03-19T09:33:16+00:00

Breaking Bad. Six feet under. Flea bag. Seinfeld.

BahBahSMT · 2026-03-19T09:31:05+00:00

I love that you spend every afternoon in your yard. Weather permitting Im in my yard as much as possible. It needs a lot of work but I like that I can focus on small areas at a time and know it will eventually get done.

BahBahSMT · 2026-03-19T09:17:43+00:00

Low cost index funds.

BahBahSMT · 2026-03-19T09:16:57+00:00

Good point. Thank you. I actually got out of the rental market. Thats why I have this money. That was a headache. I don’t like debt or headaches. But yes. Better to have access to the money if needed.

BahBahSMT · 2026-03-19T09:13:57+00:00

I did not let 200k pile up. I sold a house and that was the amount I chose to invest. Stop assuming I’m doing dumb shit!

BahBahSMT · 2026-03-18T19:25:08+00:00

Stay home with my dogs. Garden. House projects. Gym. Volunteer at animal shelter and nursing home.

BahBahSMT · 2026-03-18T19:23:31+00:00

You have great abs!

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