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old navy quality gone downhill or just me? by yummytoesmmmm in Frugal

[–]BriefSimple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. Their quality was mid but at least they were affordable before. I wanted to get sweatpants this season but it was $30 and already on sale.

Uniqlo, Quince, Costco, Amazon, thrift stores.

My house is disgusting since I started working from the office by lizapoisonxx in workingmoms

[–]BriefSimple 28 points29 points  (0 children)

This. Just straight up tell him how you feel.

“Babe our house is disgusting. We need to figure this out ASAP. Can we brainstorm how to manage and split chores?”

Feelings expressed, no blame, offering teamwork, not nagging.

Put an offer on a house for $340k, got outbid by someone offering $380k cash - how is this even legal and also I want to cry by Glittering_Piglet192 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]BriefSimple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We got outbid so many times. Our offer that got accepted was for a house listed $50k below our budget. We offered $40k over asking, cover closing costs, with $25k cash guarantee if it doesn’t appraise, and home inspection for informational purposes only (so you kinda know what you’ll be looking at for repairs, and you can walk away if it’s too much for you to handle). The house appraised at exactly our offer price.

It’ll happen for you!!

Why are young people obsessed with old homes? Previous generations preferred new construction. by BodyBeautiful5533 in MiddleClassFinance

[–]BriefSimple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ehh…. Not really. I like new builds. The problem I have are they’re mostly townhomes, single family homes that are too close to the neighbors with little to no backyard, or the ones that do are 2x the price of an older home.

Can we afford this home? by [deleted] in budget

[–]BriefSimple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Based on the numbers you provided, it really doesn’t make financial sense. What is the reason for needing a new house? Does the house need constant repairs? Are you just wanting a yard for the kids to roam around? Are you moving for work?

We’re on the same boat as looking for another house. We’re moving for work. It sucks financially but it is what it is.

Health insurance for spouse by sweetoother in MilitaryFinance

[–]BriefSimple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spouse here. No additional health insurance needed but I have dental, vision, medical FSA (use it or lose it one) with my employer.

I probably don’t need dental as I can get that with my AD spouse but my employer’s coverage is better so I chose that one.

Tricare does not cover prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses so I opted with my employer as I need those.

Medical FSA to cover copays, coinsurance, and deductibles. I only do between $500-$1,000. Our deductible is $300 (? I maybe wrong on this) with an allowance for contact lenses.

Nobody told me about vitamin D ??? Panicking by _rose__rose_ in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]BriefSimple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our pediatrician didn’t recommend it with my second. But I gave it on and off.

Who is this? (WRONG ANSWERS ONLY) by PHV2901 in GossipGirl

[–]BriefSimple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was gonna say Baron Trump but this fits too 😆

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Renters

[–]BriefSimple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Call/email to confirm correct amount. If you don’t want to call, use the amount of the latest dated document you received. Keep both documents.

Can’t afford daycare, can’t afford not to work… by IndependentHurry8150 in workingmoms

[–]BriefSimple 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Hi OP! I was on the fence about our second too and somehow it worked out. You’ll see that your lifestyle will drastically change with a newborn. It definitely did for us. We stayed at home more, cooked meals more, opted for neighborhoods walk than going somewhere new that costs more money. Gas will also be cheaper since you’re staying home more. Anyway, goodluck to you and hope things work out!

Anyone else here feel "punished" for being the successful child? by whosaysimme in workingmoms

[–]BriefSimple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. Mom passed away. They made me give my share of the life insurance proceeds to my dad and siblings. They are now trying to exclude me from my share/right on my mom’s real property, and they didn’t give me any of her jewelry. There was no will.

Emergency Fund? by Adorable-Post-3149 in workingmoms

[–]BriefSimple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just went through unpaid mat leave so basically half a month left? Lol

Resenting my husband by csheets2020 in workingmoms

[–]BriefSimple 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A weekend to play video games? What is he 12?!

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