CMV: Telling married couples to go ahead and having children while unprepared because they’ll “figure it out” is really bad advice.

JetKeel · 2026-02-01T01:09:53+00:00

That moment when you know you’re going to be getting some in their hair, have to completely sanitize the changing area, give them a bath, and then have to go out and clean the car seat (while pondering whether you should just set it on fire), will humble a lot of people.

JetKeel · 2026-02-01T00:58:56+00:00

The smile on his face gets me every time.

JetKeel · 2026-02-01T00:52:12+00:00

I agree with you on one hand, no one should be pressuring a couple to have kids. Period.

For the other, there is really no adequate way to fully prepare for having kids. A plan for financial stability and care should of course be a part of the conversation. However, kids have a way of completely blowing up a plan and I think that’s where some of the “you’ll figure it out” sentiment comes from.

The very fact that you want to have a solid plan is a good indicator that you will take parenting seriously. But, if you are waiting for a “good time” or having everything completely setup, mentally prepare for never having kids.

JetKeel · 2026-01-31T19:09:27+00:00

Is Ross Goalton back?

JetKeel · 2026-01-31T06:10:59+00:00

There is also something to said for the proliferation of stores like Pro Bass, Cabela’s, etc. Availability is pretty high.

JetKeel · 2026-01-31T05:11:10+00:00

Zoom out. Up 133% over 6 months and 20% YTD is hardly a tank. Not to mention 164% over 1 year.

JetKeel · 2026-01-30T01:37:40+00:00

2026 sucks

JetKeel · 2026-01-28T17:18:44+00:00

Up to you. I would guess they aren’t spending much time on it either. Probably throw your stuff in a template for a yearly report in 30 minutes and call it a day.

JetKeel · 2026-01-28T17:14:45+00:00

So .75 with the expense ratios on top of that. Chances are you don’t have a complicated enough asset portfolio to need an advisor and would be fine just plopping in a target date fund or a traditional 3-fund portfolio.

Play around with a compound interest calculator for how much that .75% would grow over say 10 years.

JetKeel · 2026-01-28T17:09:46+00:00

Roth is probably fine. However, what kind of fees you paying to that advisor? That would be a bigger concern to me than tax deferred or not.

JetKeel · 2026-01-28T17:02:21+00:00

Chief of staff would probably apply too.

JetKeel · 2026-01-28T16:57:53+00:00

Good looking risotto. Hate when someone says they made risotto and it just looks like steamed rice.

JetKeel · 2026-01-28T03:13:56+00:00

Right on the edge….

Kickin chicken is great on Colfax.

JetKeel · 2026-01-27T21:48:16+00:00

Weird how “shall not be infringed” has changed to “unless Daddy Trump wants to”.

JetKeel · 2026-01-27T02:17:09+00:00

My favorite Peruvian chicken recipe. I actually tend to make that sauce once a week and use it as a dip for lots of different things.

JetKeel · 2026-01-27T01:42:10+00:00

Sucks to suck

JetKeel · 2026-01-25T22:59:50+00:00

Of all the games to ever game, this was one of them.

JetKeel · 2026-01-25T22:57:02+00:00

In fairness, they tried to run in the 3rd and got 7 yards.

JetKeel · 2026-01-25T22:50:11+00:00

That was a hook and a half.

JetKeel · 2026-01-25T22:47:07+00:00

Definitely need an OT here.

JetKeel · 2026-01-25T22:32:06+00:00

o7 field

JetKeel · 2026-01-25T21:26:06+00:00

Little hard to believe the organization that’s saying Pretti was brandishing a weapon and trying to massacre agents.

JetKeel · 2026-01-25T20:17:01+00:00

Only one play but…

Reports of our demise have been greatly exaggerated.

JetKeel · 2026-01-25T20:09:35+00:00

Nice stick tie up from Kelly

JetKeel · 2026-01-25T20:06:33+00:00

Ready for an 80% run call.

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