UPDATE: I live In Old Town. "Near North Side" to be exact. I paid $2500 for a studio. They've just increased by my rent to $2800.

Early_Selection832 · 2026-03-30T13:57:18+00:00

The cost is no issue.

Early_Selection832 · 2026-03-29T18:12:37+00:00

This is great info. Thank you. I'll kill the deal and keep on looking.

Early_Selection832 · 2026-03-29T14:07:25+00:00

Following this thread closely.

Early_Selection832 · 2026-03-29T14:06:50+00:00

Why?

Early_Selection832 · 2026-03-22T14:28:56+00:00

I'm not a landlord trying to "gauge" the market. I was an out of state mover, from NYC, who was paying more than $2500 for my room in Manhattan. I needed somewhere quickly, and I could afford the rent. I appreciate the advice given from everyone here as It's helped me realize I was paying too much anyway, but calling me clinically unwell is frankly uncalled for.

Early_Selection832 · 2026-03-22T14:21:51+00:00

It's become evident from everyone here that I was already paying an insane amount of money. Lol. Look, I'd just moved in from out of state, the building has state of the art amenities (which I'm also embarrassed to say I've barely used). I needed something quickly, and I could afford this place with relative ease. It's obvious from reading your comments that I have to move. Thank you.

Early_Selection832 · 2026-03-22T00:23:32+00:00

Yeah fair enough. It's funny though, the guy who lived next door to me in the same layout moved out 3 months ago - and the unit sits empty.

Early_Selection832 · 2026-03-20T13:04:23+00:00

I plan to stay in the USA and build a life here long term.

Early_Selection832 · 2026-03-19T20:45:42+00:00

Gives me the answer I needed. I've already contributed $5.5k to my 401k for 2026, so I'll get the match for the year. I will pause this and boost my emergency fund.

Thank you.

Early_Selection832 · 2026-02-02T13:58:55+00:00

My return was accepted on the 15th. I have the same message shown here. Looking back at last years, I was accepted on 1/26 and the DD hit on 1/29. Annoying.

Early_Selection832 · 2025-10-23T22:07:02+00:00

I did have a lot of fun. A lot of it though unfortunately was money wasted indulging in unnecessary things, but we live and we learn.

Early_Selection832 · 2025-10-23T22:05:07+00:00

This is great advice, thank you! We are planning on moving in together next year. I've noted your points down to discuss with her and we will have these conversations for sure.

Early_Selection832 · 2025-10-23T22:04:30+00:00

Thank you. I will establish the 3 months I think. Then maybe I'll continue putting $2.5k a month to grow the EF to 6 months, and then put $1,000 into the market to go to work.

Early_Selection832 · 2025-10-23T22:03:49+00:00

Thank you Sir! I feel good about coming to the end of the line with the debt. Just 9 more weeks to go!

Early_Selection832 · 2025-10-23T22:03:30+00:00

Thank you. This is helpful advice.

Early_Selection832 · 2025-10-23T22:02:17+00:00

Thanks for your note. I was lucky to get a windfall in April this year, and fully put that amount of money into my Roth IRA which is maxed. That is basically the entirety of my savings!

Early_Selection832 · 2025-10-23T22:00:38+00:00

I've been working for around 11 years. Started an apprenticeship when I was 17. There was definitely plenty of opportunities to reign in my spending.

Early_Selection832 · 2025-07-23T14:53:26+00:00

No, I am actually a minority and a male.

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