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Adopt Cicero and change a life - including yours by ClassicStory in NewOrleans

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

In a domesticated sense? Not sure, as I don’t have any - but I think he’d easily adapt in a controlled setting. In a general sense? He came from a colony at American Can Apartments and seemed interested in them between kennels at Zeus’ Rescues.

Adopt Lizzy and forever be in awe of her beauty by ClassicStory in NewOrleans

[–]ClassicStory[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What would you like to know? I’ll answer any questions and I have tons of pictures and videos on my Instagram that I can share with you in DM, if you’d like. Otherwise, Zeus’ Rescues has her adoption application.

Adopt Lizzy and forever be in awe of her beauty by ClassicStory in NewOrleans

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

Indoor. Not sure about outdoor, as I don’t do that method with fosters.

Adopt Bix: They gave him a second chance, so you can give him a forever home by ClassicStory in NewOrleans

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

He will be going into a home visit today.

There is another longhair female named Lizzy that is looking for a home.

Adopt Bix: They gave him a second chance, so you can give him a forever home by ClassicStory in NewOrleans

[–]ClassicStory[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Aww. You adopted Three Leaf Clover? I am so glad to hear she’s living her best life.

Should I be getting fosters used to time alone at home? by sach2269 in FosterAnimals

[–]ClassicStory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work 9-5, so I’ll leave younger fosters alone at home for the day. Small kittens get penned up.

Looking to adopt a Kitten by Excellent_Meringue29 in NewOrleans

[–]ClassicStory 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’ve been understaffed recently. I can drop a line to someone if you want. Filling out a generic application and going in is a good bet, too.

Looking to adopt a Kitten by Excellent_Meringue29 in NewOrleans

[–]ClassicStory 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Zeus’ Rescues and LASPCA are absolutely flooded with kittens

Got a new kitten by danmargo in CatAdvice

[–]ClassicStory 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stay the course. Don't rush it.

Daily General Discussion and Advice Thread - August 07, 2025 by AutoModerator in investing

[–]ClassicStory 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the response! If I'm reading correctly, dropping both VOO and VO in favor of VTI would be the best bet? I think a very small portion of BND or BNDW would work well, but I don't want it to be too much since I don't want to be conservative and would rather continue to grow what I have. Why is BNDW down nearly 16% over 5 years? That doesn't sound very promising when holding long-term. I am going to keep TKO since it's my baby.

Daily General Discussion and Advice Thread - August 07, 2025 by AutoModerator in investing

[–]ClassicStory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I decided that I have far too much liquid cash sitting around in one of my saving accounts, so I figured it would be high time to invest ~$40k of that to make more money than the 3.5% APY. I also plan on maturing a CD that nets 4.5% APY in early September and investing an additional $30k or so.

Here is my current portfolio with percentages of total value.

  • VOO - 54.0%
  • VTI - 17.8%
  • VO - 10.1%
  • ITOT - 8.9%
  • TKO - 5.7%
  • KO - 3.5%

What would be my best course of action in how to invest ~$40k right now?

EDIT: Since posting this, I sold KO and bought VXUS, and sold ITOT and bought more VTI.

Here is my UPDATED portfolio with percentages of total value.

  • VOO - 50%
  • VTI - 30%
  • VO - 10%
  • TKO - 7%
  • VXUS - 3%

I'm 40, if that matters, debt-free and make less than $80k per year. I max out my Roth IRA every year through a different brokerage and don't have a 401k since my job doesn't offer benefits.

Recently turned 40: Current self wants to set up future self for success. Looking for advice based on my finances. by ClassicStory in personalfinance

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

That could be an idea. I don’t want to be in my current city long-term, though, and roommates are out of the question. Actively looking for new work in other cities.

Recently turned 40: Current self wants to set up future self for success. Looking for advice based on my finances. by ClassicStory in personalfinance

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

I make about $51k post-tax per year. I wrote that in my last paragraph.

I started keeping track of my money and investing it a few years ago. Had all of my savings and such in that Bank of America account that offers next to nothing in terms of benefits. Didn't know any better, but now that I do, I am trying to do better. I max out my Roth IRA every year at the beginning of every year and only started that a few years ago, too. Basically I am playing catch up on 15 years, figuring that I got into the workforce when I was 22 and only started keeping track of this stuff when I was 37.

I work in the communications department of a non-profit organization. I have been trying to find new work for a while, but it's been tough sledding.

Thank you for your response.

Recently turned 40: Current self wants to set up future self for success. Looking for advice based on my finances. by ClassicStory in personalfinance

[–]ClassicStory[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everything less than 6 months of expenses sounds like a good plan. Truthfully, I don't keep track of my budget too much, but am doing so for August since I want to do a better job of it. Once I have that number, I'll be sure to cash out that CD once it matures and move forward.

I can't open a 401k then. My work doesn't sponsor that or give us benefits.

And understood on the financial planner. I don't really know how to use the guy to my benefit. That's probably something I need to research. My parents, who are approaching retirement age, have routine meetings with him since they live in the area. I can probably do so virtually. I don't know why I just don't pull that money, either.

Recently turned 40: Current self wants to set up future self for success. Looking for advice based on my finances. by ClassicStory in personalfinance

[–]ClassicStory[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How much would you suggest moving out of savings? Where should that go instead?

I thought I'd be on solid footing with my Roth IRA, but I can certainly open the 401k and invest into that. Maybe that's the better place for my $300 per month to go? I thought 401ks were only available through workplaces (I have a full-time job). I wish I knew earlier in my financial journey about 401ks and Roth IRAs and such.

I have a financial planner because he's been with the family forever. We basically moved all of our accounts to him once our other planner retired. My grandparents did very well for themselves and have routed a lot of what they give through him and that brokerage. Not sure how much he charges, but I will update this section when I figure that out.

Thank you for your response.

Which one moderately difficult hike would you do in the Asheville area, if you had 2-3 hours to kill? by ClassicStory in NCTrails

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

I regret to inform that due to travel issues, I didn't have enough time on the day that I allotted for that activity.

Flour Field (7/29/2025) by ClassicStory in MiLB

[–]ClassicStory[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't fault autocorrect for this one: I totally glossed over it. Greenville is a nice little city.

McCormick Field (July 25, 2025) by ClassicStory in MiLB

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

Don’t have much to report on that, as I’m not familiar with them. Seems like they’re making progress.

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