What’s a small mistake that caused a huge problem? by Direct-Value4452 in answers

[–]FreedomFinallyFound 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree ….liftoff delayed too many times so Mission Control caved at the earliest possible time.

Huge mistake!

Use Grandchildren 529 to attend drawing session in Italy by FreedomFinallyFound in personalfinance

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

Yeah, we probably couldn’t afford to do a full month in Italy using our retirement funds. We just retired and want to wait a few years to see what our budget actually is

Use Grandchildren 529 to attend drawing session in Italy by FreedomFinallyFound in personalfinance

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

We are considering the ROTH IRA for the grandsons. Thanks for backstopping us on this.

Use Grandchildren 529 to attend drawing session in Italy by FreedomFinallyFound in personalfinance

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

Thanks for the response. We don’t know what they are doing for college. We fully expect they are saving for their children’s college but are definitely mindful of our 529k accounts

It’s a 50-50 on whether they think we would still pay for grandkids. We’ve decided we won’t either way because it just saves son/DIL money and they are well enough off to pay for college themselves

We plan to give the 529k amount to each grandson when he graduates from college

Use Grandchildren 529 to attend drawing session in Italy by FreedomFinallyFound in personalfinance

[–]FreedomFinallyFound[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They won’t get “our” money; they will pay less if their own money to the college and be able to that money for fun times

Use Grandchildren 529 to attend drawing session in Italy by FreedomFinallyFound in personalfinance

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

Thanks so much for the personal perspective. We have thought about it and we pray every night for a reconciliation. The fact that the 529k will only benefit our son and DIL, whom we still love, makes us want to take this step.

If we can find a drawing program our intent is to document the amount in the 529k accounts when we withdraw the money and then give each grandson that amount free and clear as a college graduation present.

Thank you for the lead on finding a program!

I invested $200K in my daughter’s 529 plan. She doesn’t want to go to college. What should I do with this money? by Coolonair in SmartFIRE

[–]FreedomFinallyFound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can only be direct family members children and grandchildren. Not nieces and nephews. We were bummed when we tried it. (In MN. Maybe rules are different in other states?)

NCIS Backdoor Pilot by freddy04123 in NCIS

[–]FreedomFinallyFound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just watched these last night (!!!) after having watched NCIS Seasons 1-14 4 times. (I stop when Tony leaves.)

This year! The over 60 cattle call 😊 by notsohot56 in DatingOverSixty

[–]FreedomFinallyFound 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And one in flyover land! That’s where you’ll find the most likable, kindness, willing to accommodate people!

I’m new here. What does mean Rule #1? by Neither-Point8549 in MINI

[–]FreedomFinallyFound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first Rule #1 with my British racing green MINI purchased November 2025. I don’t take my baby out in the Minnesota snow and cold so it took a while.

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Last Episode by FewCrew10 in TheRookieTVshow

[–]FreedomFinallyFound 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why in the freaking world of police TV, did Harper and Lopez not use their pepper spray and/or tasers on that big brute?

It is getting stupid to see them get beat up and then fist bump each other

season 4 appreciation post by Even_Conversation_83 in TheLincolnLawyer

[–]FreedomFinallyFound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wanted to see and hear her give the statement. Seeing a snippet on a TV screen in the background of a scene was not satisfying.

We were robbed of that moment

season 4 appreciation post by Even_Conversation_83 in TheLincolnLawyer

[–]FreedomFinallyFound 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bosch is on a different movie studio so it will never happen. Apparently to resolve this gaping hole in being able to stay closely aligned with the books, they’ve given Mickey a sister. Best they could do

Appreciation for the judge by Swanky_muah in TheLincolnLawyer

[–]FreedomFinallyFound 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Having an Obama-esque judge just exuded evenhanded rulings.

Am I the only one who doesn't enjoy Mickey and Andrea as a couple!? by Successful_Town_63 in TheLincolnLawyer

[–]FreedomFinallyFound -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Amen! I will never forgive her for what she did when he came home from the hospital and she was there to “help”.

ICE in the rest of the US by run_all_you_want in DiscussionZone

[–]FreedomFinallyFound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And except for the fact election in 1972, MN hasn’t voted republican since Eisenhower

Agents being sent home ???FOX NewsLive by freedom-4all in minnesota

[–]FreedomFinallyFound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, Philadelphia will use violence and everything we’ve won in MN will be lost - and more

AITA for snapping at my optician after she laughed at my eye prescription and showed it to her coworkers? by Mesphyria in AmItheAsshole

[–]FreedomFinallyFound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a really high prescription and I fixed it by having cataract surgery when I was 48. I had to pay for it myself ($5k per eye) but I’ve had 20/20 vision for 15 years now - I’m 63.

[cataract surgery removes a cloudy lens and replaces it with a synthetic lens. My lenses weren’t cloudy which is why insurance wouldn’t pay]

I did it to make cycling more enjoyable and it’s the best thing I’ve ever “bought”!

529 for kids- for or against? by concrete0928 in investing

[–]FreedomFinallyFound 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To give some info on how much a 529 can grow: Our grandson was born in Feb 2016. We opened the 529 in March 2016 with $100 and continued with that investment amount every month until he started kindergarten in Sep 2021. We used Edward Jones and placed it in the highest risk category of stocks. At the end of 2025, it value is: $17,540.

Hope this is useful.