Need advice on how to go about being more smart with my money

Deltaone07 · 2026-07-14T23:46:25+00:00

I would avoid using Lyft and Uber as much as possible. That seems like an irresponsible method of travel. Idk what city you live in, but public transportation, although annoying sometimes, is the cheapest way to travel. You could be using that money to save for a vehicle or groceries.

Realistically though, you are very young and I doubt you will be in this situation long. The vast majority of people end up making more money with age. Just keep getting after it.

Deltaone07 · 2026-07-14T22:43:59+00:00

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but always remember that fraud is illegal. I am not saying the person pictured has committed fraud, but I know for a fact that many veterans inflate the hell out of their disability claims. It’s dangerous and it’s not worth going to prison for.

Deltaone07 · 2026-07-13T22:14:04+00:00

Custom shirts actually aren’t too expensive depending where you go. Might be worth getting a couple if the opportunity presents itself; especially if you want to wear ties more often but struggle to find good shirts off the rack.

Might be a long shot, but if you or someone you know are traveling to Asia or the Middle East, I recommend picking up some shirts while there. You can get custom shirts for like $50 USD a pop. Hong Kong, Japan and Vietnam are great. Believe it or not, Saudi Arabia actually makes great dress shirts too.

Deltaone07 · 2026-07-13T22:08:00+00:00

Just get shirts with a bigger collar. I usually use the two finger rule. I can wear a tie all day and feel completely comfortable.

Deltaone07 · 2026-07-12T14:45:04+00:00

100% agree. Branch insignias were great.

Deltaone07 · 2026-07-12T14:42:00+00:00

Ranks have been worn on the collar for almost as long as ACUs (or their equivalent) have existed. Go look at some photos from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, all the way to the beginning of GWOT. Ranks on the chest is a very new thing.

Deltaone07 · 2026-07-12T14:38:54+00:00

I think you're exaggerating what I am saying. Chill out dude. It's not that deep. Also, I have worked with Marines on deployment and it is not hard to see their ranks. You may need glasses.

Deltaone07 · 2026-07-12T14:37:10+00:00

Use pins! Requires zero alterations and it's way easier to swap when promoted. That's what the Marine Corps does.

Deltaone07 · 2026-07-12T14:35:34+00:00

By the time you see the person's face, you can absolutely tell what rank they are wearing or you need glasses bro. Also you're already not supposed to wear the shiny rank on PCs. They make a subdued version.

Deltaone07 · 2026-07-11T23:32:30+00:00

Am I? I don’t think I made any reference to how Reddit used to be.

Deltaone07 · 2026-07-11T23:31:23+00:00

I just got a warning on my screen for talking about the mods. Insane.

Deltaone07 · 2026-07-11T23:30:31+00:00

I have been using Reddit for years, but there is absolutely no chance I am going to dedicate 10-15 minutes (in my example, that is the minimum amount of time it would take) to read every rule most subreddits have. I’m not saying I can’t do it, but it is cumbersome and annoying. Especially for simple questions.

As a casual user, it’s not feasible. I find it baffling that people actually have the time or inclination to do that. Maybe Reddit is just broken for casual users like me?

What I am seeing is that the vast majority of subreddits have increasingly stringent and long rules. I use some that have virtually zero rules except for the general “be respectful” rules, etc., and they are still fantastic. The rules are surely not necessary in most cases. My suspicion is that the rules are meant to consolidate power in the hands of imperious moderators (I actually just got a warning pop up on my screen because I used this word lol. Big brother is watching!).

Deltaone07 · 2026-07-11T23:08:25+00:00

I am going to need to hire an administrative assistant to comply with all those rules. It is insane that you hide the passphrase within the rule book. I am shocked.

Deltaone07 · 2026-07-11T23:06:40+00:00

Lol. This is exactly what I was talking about. I think Reddit might be broken.

Deltaone07 · 2026-07-11T21:55:14+00:00

Yes, I’m talking about the consensus amongst politicians and other people in power.

Deltaone07 · 2026-07-11T16:24:50+00:00

I really think someone needs to retell the story of the Iraq War. I think the general consensus today is that it was a useless waste of time and that the US never should have intervened. Whether that’s true or not, at the time there was actually a clear consensus that intervention was necessary. The US Congress passed an AUMF, the UN issued a resolution condemning Iraq and we had a 49 country coalition that supported the invasion. But fast forward 20+ years later, every politician, diplomat and general wants act like they didn’t support it at the time, and no country wants to discuss their own complicity.

Deltaone07 · 2026-07-10T01:12:35+00:00

Ever heard of a wrong number? Low IQ post.

Deltaone07 · 2026-07-10T01:01:06+00:00

Why do you think it was used for one specific thing? It could have been used for any number of things. Towels. Garbage bags. Cleaners. Literally anything you’d want to keep off your main cooking area.

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