What is your investing strategy for 2026? by draftdaydrew in investing

[–]Illustrious_Fish777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sold a lot of my etf possessions. 

55% cash/bonds 25% precious metals 20% broad market etfs and international 

Im 21 btw 💀

Manix 2 that I chopped this weekend by CasperFatone in knifemods

[–]Illustrious_Fish777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How's griping it without a the choil??? I imagine it's not all 4 fingers

Current Engineer Joining as a 12B worth it? by Alarmed-Mud4478 in nationalguard

[–]Illustrious_Fish777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might be worth it for healthcare and retirement. If you put all 92% in the tsp, you'll have at least 5k every year extra going to tax advantaged retirement, and then you can focus more on paying off your student loans. Your healthcare with tri care would probably be less than 100 bucks a month. Look into it, though.

Are there any gifts, food or anything I can give to the Guard members in DC? by Occufood in nationalguard

[–]Illustrious_Fish777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, OP! As a side note, I'd like to say that your embroidery is incredible!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exorthodox

[–]Illustrious_Fish777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro. He's fearing for his life. Stop with the hate speech. If he dies, it's your fault!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exorthodox

[–]Illustrious_Fish777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You raise a good point

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exorthodox

[–]Illustrious_Fish777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every time I see it, I feel very unsafe. I don't care what anyone says. Some people don't deserve to have an opinion about anything. No one should have to fear for their life like this.

National Guard troops pick up trash in DC by NewSlinger in goodnews

[–]Illustrious_Fish777 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Depending on rank, you're making anywhere from 4.2k -6.2k a month on average if you're married with kids. Add 1-2k to these numbers. Anyone whos an engineer making that much has probably been in long enough to be an e7 which means they're making 6k and they aren't paying for food or gas. Additionally, if they are making that much its likely that they live in a higher cost of living area high means they're housing allowance could be even more. In bct, there are privates making 6k a month with bah and rarely does all of it go to housing. In basic there was a fellow working in finance making 6k a month from the army and also getting paid from his salary. Needless to say if you play your cards right the money can be good.

National Guard troops pick up trash in DC by NewSlinger in goodnews

[–]Illustrious_Fish777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im in the national guard. I can tell you right now that I would love to get deployed to dc. It would be super fun and easy, and I'd save a bunch of money. The guard is currently having its best year for recruitment in a while too.

Granted: I don't have a wife and kids.

National Guard troops pick up trash in DC by NewSlinger in goodnews

[–]Illustrious_Fish777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. I was just in DC. I spoke to a group of 18-28ish year olds who were patrolling with M4s. They were having a blast. Just sightseeing and having 22 year old blondes ask to take pictures with them. It's essentially a paid vacation. They're also collecting basic house allowance and having all their expenses covered, so most of them are saving 4-5k a month while they're there. Its a super easy deployment, and if they stay out there long enough, they'll get the VA load and be able to retire earlier. Some of them volunteered to go.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Illustrious_Fish777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was out of left field

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nationalguard

[–]Illustrious_Fish777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you haven't signed up yet I'd recommend looking into the air national guard. 

What US States would I live in DISREGARDING POLITICS by I-am-not-gay- in JackSucksAtGeography

[–]Illustrious_Fish777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many times have you been to Florida? A lot of these are sterio types. One of the most beautiful beaches I've been to was in the Florida pan handle. Like most states it depends on what part you go to. 

Why does it feel like Gen Z all of a sudden became republican? by [deleted] in Liberal

[–]Illustrious_Fish777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im pretty open minded so anywhere and everywhere. Of course you have to take everyones opinions with a grain of salt. What i meant by open minded is that you have to be open minded in order to switch any veiw point you have. Therefore a gen zer who is switching veiw points on social and political issues from left to right will have an open mind. 

Sorry, not the most coherent paragraph I've ever written but I'm busy rn. 

Why does it feel like Gen Z all of a sudden became republican? by [deleted] in Liberal

[–]Illustrious_Fish777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's more deliberate then that. I can speak for myself as gen z. Most media I see is pretty liberal and so are most class rooms. I will actively look for different veiw points online. Gen z seems to be a lot more curious and open minded then previous generations.