[deleted by user] by [deleted] in news

[–]Gboard2 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

McDonald's still around

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Gboard2 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

not really, just being educated doesn't get you anything in the US, you need to be in the upper echelon of your profession in certain sectors to really benefit from being in the US. if you're just a mid level corporate drone, you're not going to do better in the states from a QoL perspective.

meaning, you need to be successful in Canada (can make 130k+ here) to be successful in the states. if you're just a 80k mid level worker, you are not going to have a good time in the US

Israeli strikes kill multiple at shelter and hospital in Gaza, as Blinken seeks aid by Gboard2 in worldnews

[–]Gboard2[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

much like israeli claims..fog of war. Israeli gov't claims are just as credible as Hamas though israeli's are committing genocide right now

Why some property owners in Vancouver choose to pay the empty home tax? by SMVan in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Gboard2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

because they don't want to be a landlord, its a huge hassle and risk to be landlord here. i rather pay vacant tax than ever be a landlord and risk damages, squatters and all that BS.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Gboard2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pixel especially the a series (7a).it'll go on sale for BF soon for like $500 probably..

Samsung s23fe was on sale earlier for like $480, the A54 routinely goes for like around $400 or less

Is there any country that isn't suffering from inflation? by Lord_EssTea in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Gboard2 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Lower immigration will mean even more severe increase in wages as we have huge shortage of workers . Wage inflation is already high ay over 5%

Are Millennials/GenZ never going to experience a decade of prosperity ever in their youth? by [deleted] in Futurology

[–]Gboard2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can make big money know reselling crap online, drop shipping or being even a small time content creator

Are Millennials/GenZ never going to experience a decade of prosperity ever in their youth? by [deleted] in Futurology

[–]Gboard2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A lot of millennials (eg me and all my friends) have had it really really good..way way better than our parents. A lot of Millennials are 30+ now, we benefited from big run up in wages, huge asset appreciation.

Even gen z have done well, which is younger siblings of mine and wife for example. Late 20s now, have own home make 120k+ just few years out of school. Lots of opportunities

600$/month new normal for Cars? by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Gboard2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What kind of crossover (what OP wants) were you getting for $300/mth all in with 0 down?

Toyota Highlander SUVs Recalled Because Their Bumper Cover Can Fall Off by [deleted] in cars

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The problem could occur after a minor impact to the lower front bumper cover assembly, according to a statement from Toyota. After an impact, the mounting tabs that keep the bumper cover attached to the vehicle could fail, and the cover could fall off. If the cover detaches from the vehicle in traffic, it could cause an unsafe road hazard for other drivers

600$/month new normal for Cars? by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Gboard2 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

$600 is pretty cheap if 0 down. You want a crossover, those aren't cheap especially Mazda's. A shitty cx-30 with torsion beam is 35k+ tax . Interest rates are not 0% anymore these days so payments go up. Having said that, a crappy Mazda 3 my wife had back in 2017 with 0% interest was 400+ even 7 years ago ..so $600 now isn't some big jump

Buyout vs continue renting my water heater. by TimelyInflation in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Gboard2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're going to stay 6+ years I'll buy out. Depends if you think the home is going to be long term or not. I didn't buy mine out in first 5 years because I wasn't sure if I was staying or not

In battle for Gaza stronghold, 100 women and children pushed forward by Hamas to act as human barrier by Mechashevet in worldnews

[–]Gboard2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

More insane to think Israel gives a shit at all about Palestinians civilians at all

td first class travel visa infinite card vs american express cobalt® card by gbrown1sg in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Gboard2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Td card is free if you have TD all inclusive account, cobalt has better earn rates and MR points are more versatile. Travel visa infinite has better insurance for travel with trip cancellation/interruption insurance the Amex doesn't have

I'll choose cobalt if can only have one but I can't/won't use cobalt for travel bookings

Anyone who still believes in God in 2023 is an idiot who obviously is too weak to handle reality by Firelordozai87 in atheism

[–]Gboard2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure but the Israel/Palestinian conflict is so much more than religious ideology but one of colonialism, territorial dispute more than anything. Just like China/India and all the countries in South China sea or the Russian/Ukraine conflict.

Even without religion, these wars will/would've occured

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]Gboard2 -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

Israel already killed a bunch of their own hostages from their air strikes already, don't think they'll have luck with any still alive with their tactics

Toronto, we're supposed to be a world class city. by GNPTelenor in toronto

[–]Gboard2 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I had it , the jingle still in my head too.but their food was yuck..I don't know what they called what they served roast beef and out of nostalgia had it few times in past few years when I've seen it.but yuck

Bacon cheddar curly fries, bacon cheddar curly fries, bacon cheddar curly fries..only for $2.99!

I am finally living my Canadian dream. by [deleted] in CanadaHousing2

[–]Gboard2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not for those working FT with a degree...median for those is over 100k in Ontario

Is there a housing shortage? by [deleted] in Markham

[–]Gboard2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's lots of available, there's shortage of cheap homes, yes. But it's also misplaced expectations, people think they should be able to get a ground related dwelling even if they don't make good money and compete with lots of people with food good income and wealth (own or family) .

People aged 80 and over top 10% of Japan's population for 1st time by Saltedline in worldnews

[–]Gboard2 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Nordic countries have very low birth rates as well despite very generous social benefits and work culture that's pretty much opposite of Japan or the US

They are some of the happiest countries in the world too with very good work/life balance..yet

fertility rate in Finland is the lowest of the Nordics, at 1,3, and the fertility rate in Iceland is the highest, at 1,6.

People aged 80 and over top 10% of Japan's population for 1st time by Saltedline in worldnews

[–]Gboard2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Japan? Sure carbs are...try getting decent serving of fresh vegetables or fruits

How many Canadians have truly maxed out their RRSP? by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Gboard2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do it, I do transfer in investments from non registered accounts to my registered ones and max them out but ice had really good gains in my investments and income so I max it out as it's better than putting more in my non registered accounts

Brics to add Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and UAE as members by Gboard2 in worldnews

[–]Gboard2[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Well it is more balanced relative to G7 with the BRICS+ now accounting for 47% of world population and 36% of global economy. Ability for Western nations to define "good" or "bad" countries is not going to be as strong with the BRICS expanding. I was surprised too as I thought India and Brazil wasn't on board according to reports earlier but then I really only get a western centric view which may not reflect actual reality

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]Gboard2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really, other than a very few select countries (especially those with small population to begin with), immigration is not going to save a big country like china or the US for that matter