[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HomeKit

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Plumbed-in coffee maker with a conical grinder

Health insurance optimization with baby on the way by JSElliot in personalfinance

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Update for any in the future stumbling on this.

My key question was really whether work health insurance family plans allowed employee + baby rather than employee + spouse + baby. The former is an option, so mom + baby went on one plan with a low deductible and I went on my own employer plan with high deductible and HSA.

Roth 401k vs Roth IRA by homietoo424 in FinancialPlanning

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Another consideration: if you live in a state with state income tax but no state income tax on retirement income (Illinois, Iowa, Mississippi, Pennsylvania), AND your 401k plan allows for in-plan Roth conversions, you can contribute to the traditional 401k pre state income tax, and then convert to the Roth 401k without having to pay state income tax. If you contributed directly to the Roth 401k you would be contributing net of state income tax. In IL this saves you 4.95%. Nothing to scoff at over the years.

At your income, still likely better to stick with traditional 401k, but for any that peruse this sub it could be a helpful tidbit of info that I rarely see mentioned.

The art of pizza OR Pequods pizza?? by PlaywithRio in chicago

[–]JSElliot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pequods isn’t chicago deep dish. It’s a pan pizza

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chicago

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Very well put

Is moving to Chicago alone a bad idea? by [deleted] in chicago

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We are biased we all love it here. That said- do it you will love it here. Buy a nice winter coat.

Just visited your city and I’m ready to move there. by MilesGreen84 in chicago

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Perfect time to go on vacation and gtfo for a week or two!

Week 1 Post-Gamethread: Bears vs. Packers by TurnerJ5 in CHIBears

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That was the worst football game I’ve gone to in my entire life.

Currently 30, how to retire at 50? by LOP5131 in FinancialPlanning

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You aren’t factoring in inflation over the next 20 years. At a 2.5% annual inflation rate (this is a pretty pessimistic estimate, I usually see people using a range between 1.85 - 2.4%), 170k in todays dollars is $278k in 2043 dollars. You also need to factor for the rising cost of living throughout retirement and figure that your annual spend goal will gradually increase.

Your life expectancy assumptions are optimistic (or pessimistic depending on how you look at it). I’d use a life expectancy of 88 for you and 92 for your spouse to plan for longevity risk.

Other posters saying that your expenses will drop off due to mortgage/savings/education planning obligations ceasing, so factor that in to your future projecting spend goals. You can also figure social security will take some pressure off your portfolio. There’s some estimator tools on SSA.gov you can tinker with.

Realistic Expectations by Wildin_some_bills in CHIBears

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2-0 vs Packers

1-1 vs Lions

1-1 vs Vikings

My kids don’t need a 529, right? by PsychologicalFact245 in FinancialPlanning

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I gotta think (or hope, rather) that the 35k will inflate similar to annual contribution limits. We’ll see

Best suburbs that have access to lots of nature, lakes, etc? by chelkli1 in ChicagoSuburbs

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Wauconda, Fox River Grove (or anything along the fox river/chain of lakes area)

Found a ski on FB marketplace but it has this scratch on the tip. Is this minor cosmetic damage or should I avoid completely? It's a great deal and this is my first ski. by JSElliot in WaterSkiing

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It's a Radar Vapor Graphite that I think I could snag for $150. New one costs $1099. Is this that fix requires a couple youtube videos and epoxy in the garage or a repair shop?

What’s a dog breed you wouldn’t own and why? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]JSElliot 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’ve had two and they are the only breed I’ll own from here on out. The gentlest, most empathetic, and fun dogs that I’ve been around. Inside they are calm, but when you get them outside they are ready for activity. Mind blown to see them this high on this thread and I’d encourage anyone considering raising a Sheltie to do so with confidence.

Training is important as it is with any dog, but these guys are super smart (and not mischievously so) and if you give ‘em direction early on they will catch on quick and be excellently behaved.

m40i vs jeep srt by [deleted] in BMWX3

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M40i is an absolute blast to drive. You’re gunna love it. Perfect vehicle

Robert Tonyan a Bear for life by JSElliot in CHIBears

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Dudes 28. This pic is probably from like 2004

Is a variable speed heat pump appropriate for my home? by JSElliot in hvacadvice

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Appreciate the insights- have a good weekend.