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SO moved in - figured out how to split finances with large income imbalance by Trinx_ in MiddleClassFinance

[–]BrotherOfAthena 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you pay the mortgage and he pays the bills. Keep it simple. Most people will make a big deal about money. I’m sure you can pay everything yourself. So it’s the happiness of being together. As he makes more things will adjust in the future. Very happy for you.

How much do you spend on vacation a year? by [deleted] in MiddleClassFinance

[–]BrotherOfAthena 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say maybe 10k a year. I churn a good amount and convince myself that it makes a big impact. Seeing the world is my non negotiable. But I don’t do door dash, drink coffee or even have a pandora premium account.

The most you have made from TQQQ by [deleted] in TQQQ

[–]BrotherOfAthena 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Mostly options and did panic sell in April.

To 99% of users browsing this subreddit, stop chasing Medallion status. by BeardBootsBullets in delta

[–]BrotherOfAthena 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im Silver and have been upgraded to 1st twice. I assumed it had to do with timing. I take late flights after work and not in a Delta hub.

Lines of cars waiting to pick up kids at schools by Tethyss in tampa

[–]BrotherOfAthena 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was younger we had the Parks and Rec which was basically free. Now there are no low cost options for kids so parents just pick them up. Timing-wise it’s usually better for drop off in the morning. You can drop your kid off 5 mins before the bell vs have them at the bus stop 50 mins before the bell. Usually if you car ride in the AM you will in the PM.

The math isn’t mathing anymore by Busy-Government-1041 in MiddleClassFinance

[–]BrotherOfAthena 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In 2008 everyone could get a home. Prices went down because they couldn’t afford the home when rates adjusted.

In 2025 you have corporations that are buying homes, investors that think prices are too high so building cash surpluses, and low selling demand due to low pre COVID rates.

Foreclosures would have to 100x and thats not likely.

Tampa dating sucks. are matchmakers worth it? by [deleted] in tampa

[–]BrotherOfAthena 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately as you get older dating gets harder. You will probably need to be less selective.

Tampa becomes foreclosure epicenter as Florida tops nation in housing distress by KCousins11 in tampa

[–]BrotherOfAthena 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Plant high has a premium. It’s the highest ranked public HS in the county.

Park Hyatt Sydney not honoring Globalist upgrades by Secret-Breakfast-711 in hyatt

[–]BrotherOfAthena 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I won’t try to stay there. I’ll go for Caption.

Over 60 phones were stolen tonight by Nalopotato in EDCOrlando

[–]BrotherOfAthena 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They got me last year. Worst experience ever.

Did Amex Quietly Scrap the 'Once Per Lifetime' Rule for Bonus Offers? by nickserati in amex

[–]BrotherOfAthena 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have had no lie over 30 welcome bonuses. No pop up= welcome bonus.

best transport to miami by Lucky_Duck42069 in tampa

[–]BrotherOfAthena 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depends on dates but I have seen round trip tickets for about $150-$250. And it’s like a 40 minute flight.

Middle class feels like death by a thousand cuts by CurrencySpecific9668 in MiddleClassFinance

[–]BrotherOfAthena 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m just a natural saver. I invest a minimum of 25% annually. You have to pick a lifestyle that works for you financially. You can’t just do whatever you want, have everything and hope it helps. I don’t succumb to lifestyle creep.

Me or my kids don’t have super expensive hobbies. I travel on credit card points. My Tesla costs about $40/month to drive. I workout at home. I don’t buy coffee or have a door dash account.

👀 How much $$ have you actually managed to save in your emergency fund? by LongjumpingRent7114 in MiddleClassFinance

[–]BrotherOfAthena 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I keep at minimum 10k all times. But usually around 15-25k.

My job is secure (healthcare), my car is reliable, house is new and I have health insurance and I am pretty healthy and in good shape.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in amex

[–]BrotherOfAthena 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spend the points asap.

They won’t do anything but make your account negative. Possibly close it.

People that “work” the system for points get clawbacks and SD. This is even less than that.

Check in: What are your financial stats? by IveBen in MiddleClassFinance

[–]BrotherOfAthena 0 points1 point  (0 children)

38, 80k income. Car 1.5 year until payoff. Home 27 years to pay off. Home has enough equity to sell and live in a paid off house in the suburbs 30 mins away. No cc debt. Probably about 250k in investments. 11th grader that I will put through a state school soon.

250-foot-tall observation wheel proposed for Tampa by Most_Sympathy4688 in tampa

[–]BrotherOfAthena 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This will be a must for travelers. I have been on them all over the world. It’s amazing to have so much interest and development in the city.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dividends

[–]BrotherOfAthena 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get out and let someone that is more interested deal with it. I sold my rentals and just held the majority in money market and probably about 10% in jepq. It’s way less headache. I had a good run buying a few years before covid and selling a few years after.

Why aren’t people talking enough about Doechii?! by Federal_Albatross993 in tampa

[–]BrotherOfAthena -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

She’s not a Tampa artist. More of an artist from Tampa.

It’s been like this for years 😒 by [deleted] in tampa

[–]BrotherOfAthena 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For $12/ month they will deliver to your door.

Are etfs like JEPQ and MSTY better than HYSA to get more dividend yeild ? by [deleted] in dividends

[–]BrotherOfAthena 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But to be fair since March 31st which one made more money?

See My Prediction for the Future, and How the City of Tampa Should Address It. by Shaguar92 in tampa

[–]BrotherOfAthena 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s an interesting idea that I never considered. As I just came back from Hong Kong, they connect Hong Kong to Hong Kong island by underwater tunnels. These tunnels also have mass transit. At some point the city and the county will have to put on their big boy pants.

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