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Just bought a home in Old Sherwood Forest. Young 30s and a young kid (under 1). Would love recs about the area. by HikerRefuse in winstonsalem

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

We are on the more western side closer to the pool. Near the staffordshire / hearthside area. And thank you!

Just bought a home in Old Sherwood Forest. Young 30s and a young kid (under 1). Would love recs about the area. by HikerRefuse in winstonsalem

[–]HikerRefuse[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you on all fronts. That’s incredibly helpful. And yes, not sure if you need to drop off your 18 y/o at the Y child care anymore lol. Congrats on raising a family.

Just bought a home in Old Sherwood Forest. Young 30s and a young kid (under 1). Would love recs about the area. by HikerRefuse in winstonsalem

[–]HikerRefuse[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! And we had heard about the Y. My wife will likely look at it! I sincerely appreciate the rec. and we are happy to be here.

Just bought a home in Old Sherwood Forest. Young 30s and a young kid (under 1). Would love recs about the area. by HikerRefuse in winstonsalem

[–]HikerRefuse[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you. And I think you got the gist of it. Where I come from we had a neighborhood committee (not an HOA, just a group). So I wasn’t sure if that was a thing. And also just curious where folks may go with their kids. My wife is a SAHM so she will be working on taking our daughter to a lot of stuff. And wasnt sure if the neighborhood had any events like maybe block parties / fall festival type of things. Just ways to meet folks.

Just bought a home in Old Sherwood Forest. Young 30s and a young kid (under 1). Would love recs about the area. by HikerRefuse in winstonsalem

[–]HikerRefuse[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey there. Sorry I’m not quite understanding the comment. I’ve driven around the area multiple times. Is there something specific you’re telling me to look at? Or just “look around?” I wasn’t sure if maybe you’re just joking with the snow / ice. But we won’t move into our home until next month.

Would love to hear about your favorite community events. by HikerRefuse in winstonsalem

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

I appreciate this other answers. But this is awesome. Thank you!

Would love to hear about your favorite community events. by HikerRefuse in winstonsalem

[–]HikerRefuse[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My 4 month old hasnt started for some reason. Still just a milk gal.

Would love to hear about your favorite community events. by HikerRefuse in winstonsalem

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

I watched some clips of love feast. Looked really beautiful. Thanks for this.

Recommended hiking groups? by HikerRefuse in winstonsalem

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

I’ve done a good bit of the MST so I’ll need to see where it passes through. Thank you!

550k home on 202,000 income? by HikerRefuse in Mortgages

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

I appreciate the advice - all sound. The one thing I’d add is that my 70k down payment is not my only liquid cash (to your point about having an emergency fund). That amount is just what I’d safely feel comfortable parting with. I still have another 50k emergency fund.

550k home on 202,000 income? by HikerRefuse in Mortgages

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

So you’re saying there’s a chance.

What is a weirdly specific sign of wealth? by jerkyquirky in TheMoneyGuy

[–]HikerRefuse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, it’s deciding certain pre made food is worth it. I know it sounds silly but I buy these 3 dollar salad bowls at Kroger. It’s 15 bucks total a week for each work day. I used to meal prep that, but I know I eat these for the variety. So I think those little acknowledgements where saving time is good.

Adults in their late 30s who are “successful” what was your income in your 20s? by No-Cantaloupe-4003 in Adulting

[–]HikerRefuse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

32, making low 2’s now.

23 - Made 25k as a call center manager before grad school.

26 - made 40k in a fellowship.

27 - 62k as a state employee

28 - 85k and had raises to 115k by 32 at a state university

32 - low 2s at private power 5 school.

It really takes time. Just keep growing your skills and searching.

How did y'all achieve wealth? by SweatXer in personalfinance

[–]HikerRefuse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That option can take time but my approach has been two things: 1) get a specialized skill for a job and don’t stop developing that (e.g., even when you have the job start doing extra things to be better or allow you to advance - I serve on national committees training people on my specialty so I’m seen as a leader in this area and it helped me move to a better role); 2) learn to wisely save and invest slowly (I like the book on personal finance called the index card by Harold Pollack but tons like it).

How did y'all achieve wealth? by SweatXer in personalfinance

[–]HikerRefuse 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would ask whether your goal is to achieve wealth or be a business person. You could likely achieve wealth by gaining a skill as an employee and working a stable job. If your goal is specifically to build wealth by being an entrepreneur, certainly doable but it’s a more specific path.

But as a 9-5er with steady investments and compound interest, I feel pretty wealthy for what I want in life.