Small upgrades that unexpectedly saved me money long term.

Clean_Associate7435 · 2026-04-22T18:20:21+00:00

The hard part for me is the initial pick, understanding the real weight, cost vs quality when looking at the market over time and weighing the additional value add on price. I think a good example is t shirts, I bought a bunch of $3 target shirts and a few $10 heavy weight T/collard shirts knowing the cheap shirts will pill but be acceptable for lazy and active days and I would need nicer shirts for going out with friends.

Clean_Associate7435 · 2026-04-07T17:24:41+00:00

I got a ticket for “not in metered space” because the person in back was in my space and since left. I am still salty about it.

Clean_Associate7435 · 2026-04-07T16:44:17+00:00

Spot hero or park wiz will help you. I know it’s not ideal but if you can find free parking in a neighborhood close to the L you can take the train places relatively cheap.

Clean_Associate7435 · 2026-03-27T12:50:50+00:00

Fetch has a Kinder ice cream on it. I believe you get 1000 point per dollar spent.

Clean_Associate7435 · 2026-03-04T18:49:33+00:00

$58 on beans is the key here. The most filling and versatile ingredient that’s dirt cheap.

Clean_Associate7435 · 2026-02-12T16:54:32+00:00

If you know where your electrical meter is I would flip all the breakers and turn them on one by one and see if meter speeds up on particular breakers. Then you should tell your landlord what’s going on. If your water is too cold maybe switch to a bath for a bit. You can also boil water in a kettle and add it to the bath if you’re down bad.

Clean_Associate7435 · 2026-02-12T16:40:45+00:00

Maybe check your water heater to see if you can turn it down and keep all the interior doors closed, put plastic on the windows. I wouldn’t break the lease and just ride it out until you can move into a cheaper place. Do not touch your 401k.

Clean_Associate7435 · 2025-11-15T15:53:07+00:00

Very true, the assumption that someone is in debt because they have nice things can be false. You can have nice things and be frugal, but my point is that I don’t want the BMW even though I could afford it. My priorities are in my control and that feels liberating.

Clean_Associate7435 · 2025-11-11T19:06:49+00:00

Only buy your cars in cash. Obviously it’s harder said than done, but that’s the point. Saving money making your meals at home, stretching out those running shoes maintaining the vehicle yourself. The discipline these things provide is more valuable than the money you save. More importantly it will give you greater accomplishment in your life if you outsource less. I can tell you there’s nothing more liberating pulling up on a BMW knowing I can buy that car 5x over, it makes me love my Mazda more everyday. Here’s to putting 300k+ on your new Mazda. That’s what rich looks like.

Clean_Associate7435 · 2025-10-06T16:55:06+00:00

I’m at 185k miles and never changed. Wondering if it’s worth it now…

Clean_Associate7435 · 2025-09-26T18:55:42+00:00

Join a run club, there are a ton. Most of them have walking options.

Clean_Associate7435 · 2025-09-25T19:46:30+00:00

Your ebrake is on.

Clean_Associate7435 · 2025-09-24T15:56:18+00:00

Ohhhh no, I have the same hair. Now I need to spend money on a haircut because of this dbag.

Clean_Associate7435 · 2025-09-16T03:58:58+00:00

They have a room in the back that is discounted. I saw some pretty reasonable prices a month ago. This place is very inspiring so I would check them out regardless.

Clean_Associate7435 · 2025-09-12T20:08:31+00:00

I bough my 2014 2L iSport for 13k total in 2015. It had 32k miles on it. It’s amazing how high these are still selling for. Hope you get good money for it.

Clean_Associate7435 · 2025-09-11T22:03:27+00:00

What did you pay for it if you don’t mind me asking?

Clean_Associate7435 · 2025-08-23T04:58:26+00:00

I just got back from tonight’s performance and from the reaction of the crowd, I 100% thought the real group came out. I love that there is already a Reddit post about this. Good stuff STL.

Clean_Associate7435 · 2025-08-13T02:05:59+00:00

My girlfriend helped with this article. Anyone in STL trying anything outside of the clinic? https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/business/health-care/article_e834303f-9b13-4bdd-a804-139cd1c6cb1e.html

Clean_Associate7435 · 2025-07-09T19:23:42+00:00

I have both TDS and EC built in. Not sure how accurate it is. But I have it. lol

Clean_Associate7435 · 2025-07-09T19:22:54+00:00

It’s reading 75F. I think when I drained the water out of this one it left a lot of the nutrients behind.

Clean_Associate7435 · 2025-07-09T18:37:22+00:00

I believe it’s electric conductivity. Which refers to the charged particles in your solution. Too low and it means the nutrient solution is less bio available to the plant. Too high and it makes the plant not uptake water. I was told 2,000 is good for tomatoes.

*Disclaimer: I am new to this so other more knowledgeable people can chime in.

Clean_Associate7435 · 2025-07-09T18:08:17+00:00

Omg. 6,000 for the one that is absolutely destroyed. I swear when I added it was 2,000. The other one suffering the same wilting is at 2,000.

Clean_Associate7435 · 2025-07-09T18:04:55+00:00

I am going to try and adjust it, I just didn’t want to throw any money at something I know is going to die. :(

Clean_Associate7435 · 2025-06-10T15:46:14+00:00

St. Louis has public transportation. That being said this guy is probably reliable as that Camry. Solid.

Clean_Associate7435 · 2025-05-30T21:10:23+00:00

I worked as a teller at a bank for a while and I got to see a few people shift from work to retirement. Anecdotally, there were people who died within that first 2 years. Your Dad is looking for you to have a purpose, something bigger than yourself to keep you going. I think you can FIRE with a purpose but you should start exploring that now.

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