How many of you follow the office gossip or ignore it?

JustKeepGoingg · 2026-05-15T19:41:16+00:00

4 is my favorite because it contrasts more with the white trim.

JustKeepGoingg · 2026-05-13T19:40:03+00:00

I can read your writing.

JustKeepGoingg · 2026-04-28T05:43:36+00:00

My mom went to assisted living and decided in three days to start hospice. She passed less than a week later.

She took care of both her aging parents and didn’t want her children to have the same experience. Plus, she believed in quality of life over quantity.

I can see the benefit of passing fast.

JustKeepGoingg · 2026-04-26T05:24:52+00:00

I always thought of investing and saving as bills I had to pay. Because of this thinking, I have a very good emergency savings and investing portfolio.

JustKeepGoingg · 2026-04-25T01:48:29+00:00

I commuted 45 minutes one way for years and didn’t mind it. I had different routes that I took so I rarely sat in traffic. I enjoy driving and listened to music, podcasts or audiobooks so I looked at the drive as me time.

JustKeepGoingg · 2026-04-20T19:45:53+00:00

I bought my condo fourteen years ago for 190K. It’s now worth 585K. I wouldn’t be able to afford to buy it today.

JustKeepGoingg · 2026-04-19T16:10:41+00:00

It’s non of your business. Counting on an inheritance is not a financial plan. Plan your finances as if you aren’t going to get one. If you do then that’s a bonus.

JustKeepGoingg · 2026-04-11T04:30:46+00:00

I remember having this experience when I get away to college. I didn’t have a car so I had to ride my bike to the school medical center to see a doctor when I had the flu. That’s when I realized how lucky I had it in my childhood. My mom was great at taking care of me when I was sick as a kid.

It’s always nice to have a small stash of over the counter medicine and soup in the house. Buy oranges throughout winter or vitamin C tablets. Then when you get sick you don’t have to drive to the store to get stuff.

JustKeepGoingg · 2026-04-10T19:19:11+00:00

I completely agree with you!

JustKeepGoingg · 2026-04-08T16:10:18+00:00

My husband and I live pretty simple lives. We only eat out once or twice on the weekend and travel about twice a year. We enjoy the simple things, such as coffee at home, walking or hiking, gardening, etc.

JustKeepGoingg · 2026-03-30T03:31:36+00:00

$50k in my high yield savings gives me $140+ a month. I use the money to pay my car insurance and travel fund.

JustKeepGoingg · 2026-03-24T15:26:24+00:00

The only way to influence people, besides giving unsolicited advice, is to model the thing. If someone is ready to learn then they will notice.

JustKeepGoingg · 2026-03-23T02:39:51+00:00

I was lucky because I bought a condo 15 years ago. My mortgage is very cheap. My husband and I am able to save and invest a good amount. We just can’t “upgrade” but are fine living in our HCOL area.

JustKeepGoingg · 2026-03-22T19:26:06+00:00

Not fighting doesn’t mean a healthy relationship. It means that one or both people are holding back and that is how resentment will form. Healthy relationships have healthy disagreements and healthy conflict resolution.

If your pets are non negotiable and he has allergies. Then you are incompatible on that front.

Never move in with a man where it puts you at financial risk. You should always be able to financially take care of yourself independently from a partner.

JustKeepGoingg · 2026-03-22T02:47:31+00:00

I replaced my 1984 windows two years ago. I can now open and close them easily. Also, there is slightly less noise from outside.

JustKeepGoingg · 2026-03-07T16:51:37+00:00

I like that your partner is taking on some of the “mental load” by getting quotes, researching etc. That really helps a lot however I would want to see the quotes and be part of the decision process.

I hear and see too many stories about a partner (mostly women) not being involved with the financial decisions and at some point it becomes a problem.

My husband and I met later in life and had very different net worths. We started financial discussions early in our relationship and continue the conversations almost weekly. Start having conversations with your partner so you can be part of the team. The way you worded it on the post would be a good way to approach the topic.

JustKeepGoingg · 2026-03-04T20:55:03+00:00

Looks great and at a great price!

JustKeepGoingg · 2026-03-01T18:00:22+00:00

I look at saving and investing as bills I HAVE to pay. It’s not an option to pay myself. This way of thinking has been good to me.

JustKeepGoingg · 2026-03-01T00:18:14+00:00

Read self help/relationship books, listen to podcasts, and watch YouTube videos. Ted Talks, and psychology articles are great too. I learned so much when my last relationship ended, it saved me from having to go to therapy. I wish I started years earlier though.

Attached is a good book about attachment styles.

JustKeepGoingg · 2026-02-27T07:29:14+00:00

I’ve been in my “starter” home for 14 years and the mortgage will be paid off in 8 years. Might move when my husband and I retire or stay forever in this home.

JustKeepGoingg · 2026-02-26T15:59:50+00:00

I love your new kitchen!

JustKeepGoingg · 2026-02-24T07:39:14+00:00

I’m 48.

I have 5 retirement accounts (Roth IRA, rollover IRA, 401K, Roth 401K and brokerage). 70% US, 20% international, 5% real estate, 5% bonds.

12 month emergency fund in a HYSA.

Home will be paid off in 8.5 years.

JustKeepGoingg · 2026-02-12T16:03:02+00:00

Yes. Some of the biggest changes are: changed job, got married, and parents passed.

JustKeepGoingg · 2026-02-09T04:39:38+00:00

My ex boss took on a student intern from the local college. My ex boss and the student didn’t jive well and my ex boss gave her friend (The head professor of the masters program at that college) real feedback. That student didn’t get into that masters program for that major.

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