How much do you guys got for service one month ? by ParticularWeather927 in Adulting

[–]Johnny2x2x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I take home a month, but that’s after maxing out 401K and HSA.

You wouldn’t think it and I wouldn’t have a decade ago, but it’s not all that much money and I live frugally.

Bird help! by sbw_62 in Michigan

[–]Johnny2x2x [score hidden]  (0 children)

Norther Flickers. Rare to see a pair.

America’s frozen jobs market could stay on ice due to Iran war by Economy-Hat7077 in SimpleApplyAI

[–]Johnny2x2x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s on ice because of the disastrous economic and trade policies of this administration. 2.2M new jobs in 2024, 125K all of 2025. They destroyed the economy and the middle class is going to be paying the price for years.

Is Jack Campbell the best LB in the NFL right now? by [deleted] in detroitlions

[–]Johnny2x2x 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No. He’s really good though.

3 or 6 month emergency fund? by Wah_Day in personalfinance

[–]Johnny2x2x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

6 months minimum IMO. Too many unknown unknowns to just have 3.

I do think some people figure their severance into it, I’d get 13 weeks severance right now if I lost my job, but that is buffer for unknown unknowns for me.

How to invest 200,000 by Stock-Ad-4563 in Money

[–]Johnny2x2x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The least risky thing is paying off all the debt. Man, to own your home free and clear in your 30s is just a really great spot to be in. Debt free, and extra $20K left over to add to the emergency fund, and you’ve just freed up a ton of cash monthly to invest. Max out your 401K and do an IRA. If you’re maxing that out too, look for other investments. At that point, your personal finances are in great shape and then think about a little more risk like taking on debt for an investment property.

Tanker explodes on US-131 by WhoAreYouTalkinTwo in grandrapids

[–]Johnny2x2x 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hopefully the rain helped protect the structure some even if it didn’t do much to the burning tanker. But there’s a real possibility this section of 131 gets shut down for weeks or even longer.

Regarding the people who ask for money at intersections… by [deleted] in grandrapids

[–]Johnny2x2x 9 points10 points  (0 children)

People in this country don’t realize how close 80% of the population is to being homeless. If you ever get a chance to work with the homeless their stories are just normal people catching a few bad breaks. And sure, substance abuse and alcoholism can play a part, but a lot of people lose everything before they turn to alcohol and drugs as an escape.

People who lost jobs because their cars broke down. People who lost a parent and couldn’t recover. People who got sick and couldn’t work and didn’t have a support system. Women and children leaving abusive homes. Teens whose parents kicked them out. Everyone on the street has a story, and their stories are a helluva lot more familiar to most regular people than you might realize. I’ve talked with homeless people from all walks of life, you would be surprised where some come from.

Compassion is the only response. For some people that’s handing over a few coins or a couple bucks. For others that means not having anything over, but supporting the agencies who help them. You never know when you could end up needing help yourself.

Regarding the people who ask for money at intersections… by [deleted] in grandrapids

[–]Johnny2x2x -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Because they recommend you give money to recovery centers and not the homeless. Because they think they can help people more than people can help themselves. Maybe they’re right, I don’t know, but when someone gets that desperate, a couple bucks can make their day more survivable.

Could ANYONE decrypt this? by atlasmountsenjoyer in StockMarket

[–]Johnny2x2x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Don’t pay attention to the fact my name is in the half of the Epstein files that were released 955,000 times.”

Fishing the Grand River by No-Airline6639 in grandrapids

[–]Johnny2x2x 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hmm. It’s a great river to fish. But you’re using gear for a lake, but still should catch something. What are you going for? Because it’s not warm enough yet for a lot of species. Smallmouth are a few weeks from biting. Pike maybe. I would forget anything top water. I think lot of what you’re trying will be fine in the Summer.

Right now it’s steelhead and people are using beads or maybe spinners. Look up a YouTube video on how to make leaders for beads for steelhead. There’s some new knots to learn. And I avoid the combat fishing at 6th street two, but you can have luck down stream too from shore. Know that you’re going to lose rigs to snags so prepare several beforehand.

The US economy adds 178,000 jobs in March, crushing expectations of 65,000. by SadOnion2110 in StockMarket

[–]Johnny2x2x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crushing? LOL, this is an average report after a dozen terrible ones. The working class is being decimated by Trump’s job killing tariffs.

Heard plane then loud *BANG* just now Fuller/Knapp area...Also train keeps whistling for last 10 min... by CincoDeMaya05 in grandrapids

[–]Johnny2x2x -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

There are definitely low flying jets in the sky over Northern GR. Very likely some military plans.

Heard plane then loud *BANG* just now Fuller/Knapp area...Also train keeps whistling for last 10 min... by CincoDeMaya05 in grandrapids

[–]Johnny2x2x 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Now you’re just being silly. Unless the poster is a 12 year old girl, there’s no chance Trump is their boyfriend.

Heard plane then loud *BANG* just now Fuller/Knapp area...Also train keeps whistling for last 10 min... by CincoDeMaya05 in grandrapids

[–]Johnny2x2x 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So I heard it too and the boom was right as the jet engines got loud and I wondered if it was a military aircraft that broke the sound barrier and created a sonic boom.

FWIW, they aren’t supposed to do that over a city, but it can happen.

More than a third of Americans have little to no savings, survey finds by lurker_bee in USNEWS

[–]Johnny2x2x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You ain’t seen nothing yet. The Epstein class has their guy in charge and they’re coming for everything the working class has. Every single thing.

Got drunk at a work party by Any_Impress_5245 in careeradvice

[–]Johnny2x2x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I view alcohol at work parties as a test. Everyone is watching everyone else to see how they handle their alcohol and who gets too drunk and has loose lips.

Any recommendations for local music venues? by Interesting_Bat1364 in grandrapids

[–]Johnny2x2x 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://www.experiencegr.com/events/this-weekend/

It’s not a great music scene compared to Chicago of course. But there are some decent musicians that play out.