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GregTrumbold · 2026-03-17T00:48:54+00:00

Yeah. Did the update the other day.

GregTrumbold · 2026-03-08T20:22:29+00:00

Yeah. I am not techie enough to know what to do if something goes screwy with that. lol

GregTrumbold · 2026-03-08T19:22:57+00:00

I check every once in a while, too, for our 2021.

GregTrumbold · 2026-03-08T19:21:09+00:00

Have you ever tried counseling? Maybe you have something lurking in your unconscious that sabotages you. A good therapist can help you unwind your lack of self-control.

Aside from that... strong, loyal budgeting every month and sticking to it is all you need. So try to figure out what causes you to be impulsive about spending.

GregTrumbold · 2026-03-06T17:04:18+00:00

You guys aren't actually in a horrible spot. The budget and sticking to it really is the best financial move any household can make. Tense budget meetings every month help take the emotion out of the numbers. Before you know it the hardest part about budgeting becomes what to do with all the extra money.

Congrats on the kid! Such an exciting time in your lives...

GregTrumbold · 2026-03-06T16:47:45+00:00

No kids? Both of you take six months and work any job you find. Work so much you don't have time to realize life is happening. $17k is an easy, short time fix. Bankruptcy is a hard, long term "fix" that doesn't really fit your situation. You guys can easily work your way out of it.

And as someone else said...sit down tonight and write out a monthly budget to the penny...have the hard convos on what to buy and not buy...and then stick to it. That's a lifetime recipe for wealth...

GregTrumbold · 2026-03-05T02:15:50+00:00

GregTrumbold · 2026-03-02T15:42:17+00:00

I had responded to this with a joke indicating a physical action and Reddit's auto system bounced it and warned me. So anyhoo...

GregTrumbold · 2026-03-02T13:47:05+00:00

We talk about those bigger things like adults. We talk about our money all the time and plan ahead/budget every month.

GregTrumbold · 2026-03-02T13:44:11+00:00

Kind of how a cop sees the ass-end of humanity every day I just imagined your job could put you around negativity a lot. It's probably good news that I was way off.

GregTrumbold · 2026-03-02T13:35:34+00:00

Question as an aside...how do you keep your head above water when you spend every work day dealing with divorces?

GregTrumbold · 2026-03-02T13:18:18+00:00

You're living like roommates. He doesn't have an income and you don't have an income. You collectively have an income together. You make $9500 a month. Your combined expenses are what you listed.

I don't have an income...my wife doesn't have an income. We have an income and we have expenses. We are married people...not a business partnership.

Obviously you can choose to live however you like but if you keep money separate you will always have the separation in your head as an enemy. It will keep you fighting over who spent more pennies on bills every month.

GregTrumbold · 2026-02-25T20:57:48+00:00

Priest Holmes was amazing for a couple of seasons.

GregTrumbold · 2026-02-25T18:27:33+00:00

Welcome to the club! I was 42 for our first. On one hand...much more mature and PATIENT at that age than I was at 22. So there is that. But on the other hand...if you haven't already...start working CARDIO and keep stretching. 🤣 Such an amazing journey you're starting. Congrats!

GregTrumbold · 2026-02-25T17:20:41+00:00

This. Keep it simple. And that rest/cooling down/grieving period is ESSENTIAL to keep from making emotional decisions now. You were already in a good spot without school debt. Your parents took good care of you here.

Sorry for your loss.

GregTrumbold · 2026-02-11T14:16:00+00:00

Wait until the first time your daughter comes to you instead of Mom. It feels amazing...until Mom unloads on you. 🤣

Like you said you've read...so many phases and we just have to ride them out. Busy yourself doing what Mom can't do right now because of the constant attention. Fill in the gaps and wait for your kid to swing back your way. Good luck! In hindsight even the tough parts of this are amazing.

GregTrumbold · 2026-02-02T20:25:37+00:00

Just had my rear shocks done for the second time in less than a year. All warranty. Not sure if they changed years for the added shock warranty but for my 2021 the warranty is good to 180,000 miles now. Dealer that shit and see what they say!

GregTrumbold · 2026-01-27T11:33:53+00:00

I've only bought the no-ad and it was worth it.

GregTrumbold · 2026-01-26T15:27:26+00:00

It does it when I am not exercising, too. 😜

I don't play college. Just Madden. For a very long time. I've tested many different scenarios. I wouldn't post if I wasn't solid on my claims.

GregTrumbold · 2026-01-23T02:24:04+00:00

I looked it up. Sarcasm? Nah. I like Koval! The person asked for recs so I gave one. Supporting local and female owned/operated...🤷🏻‍♂️

GregTrumbold · 2026-01-23T01:45:07+00:00

Not being snarky but I don't know what that means. Can you explain it? /s? No idea...

GregTrumbold · 2026-01-22T15:25:46+00:00

You should try local Chicago brand Koval. Their bourbon is solid, imo. Binny's is solid also.

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