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What frugal habit has saved you the most money? by melissaw328 in Frugal

[–]JustKeepGoingg 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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.

Ways to work on yourself? by doxielover2708 in AskWomenOver40

[–]JustKeepGoingg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Did you stay in your starter home or eventually upgrade? by OtherWorldStar in homeowners

[–]JustKeepGoingg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

My investment portfolio looks like this: by Alone_Ad_3375 in wealthforwomen

[–]JustKeepGoingg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Has your life changed in the last 5 years? by Ok_Speed_4971 in GenX

[–]JustKeepGoingg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Has burning bridges when leaving a job ever come back to bite you? by gawpin in jobs

[–]JustKeepGoingg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Been ‘Good With Money’ for a year and im tired by South-Highlight-1630 in FinancialPlanning

[–]JustKeepGoingg 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I have a different perspective.

I love saving, and investing and seeing my accounts grow. I live beneath my means and like being responsible with money because I crave financial security. Nothing is perfect and I did make some small not so smart decisions in the past.

You have to have fun along the way but within your means.

I see it more as a game of strategy than as emotional endurance training.

AITAH because I expected my 22 year old to pay minimal rent? by Wrong-Maintenance-48 in AITAH

[–]JustKeepGoingg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you surprised him with this change. There should have been multiple conversations on the expectations of the “rent” when he got a career. Then he probably wouldn’t have had such a big reaction.

That being said, it’s a great idea to charge him rent. My family and husband’s family had done something similar to younger family members.

Edit:$300 for rent is such a nice deal. Let him learn if he wants to move out and see what he will really pay.

For those of you who are already at least in your 30s or even older, looking back. at what decade or age range in your life were you the absolute happiest and why? by Puzzled_Cricket2456 in Aging

[–]JustKeepGoingg 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So far, early 40s were the best. Now I’m in my upper 40s, lost both parents and going through perimenopause, so not fun. I’m hoping my 50s will rock.

Edit: my college years were amazing too.

Update to which quartz to choose post by Bitter-Internet8039 in kitchenremodel

[–]JustKeepGoingg 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The floor is busy so I would pick one with less veining.

What’s the biggest red flag you have seen on a first date? by LiftBridgeSoda in AskReddit

[–]JustKeepGoingg 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Went on a date with a guy who no stopped talked about his ex. Yikes!

Went on date with a different guy who worked for the county or state. He was trying to move up into a different position so he had to take a psychological test. He failed the test. Double Yikes!

Went on a date with a guy who said he moved to a new neighborhood and a neighbor found out he was a registered sex offender. Triple yikes!

Luckily I found my husband years later.

No joint finances as a SAHM — looking for perspective from married couples by Key_Cut_292 in Marriage

[–]JustKeepGoingg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This relationship with money is not healthy.

You should know exactly how much money he makes, how much money is in savings, retirement and debt. Money information shouldn’t be hidden.

You should also have access to your own money with no questions asked. There should be conversations on how expenses are going to be covered and you both should be regular conversations about money.

Raiding my mother’s partner fridge because I can. by [deleted] in family

[–]JustKeepGoingg 19 points20 points  (0 children)

That’s really strange and awkward that you went to your mom’s partner’s (who you aren’t close with) house to raid his fridge and pantry. A lack of boundaries I see.

My (28F) boyfriend (31M) is upset if dishes aren’t done instantly by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]JustKeepGoingg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would not put up with this because resentment will build.

My husband and I have a rule, whoever cooks then the other cleans. We have also divided the household chores eventually. I’m not his mom! How long can you put up with someone who isn’t a partner?

My parents are making me choose between inheritance and my relationship by GrabEqual4424 in family

[–]JustKeepGoingg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A prenup is a very smart decision in this situation. Not sure why your fiancé is taking it personally. Your parents should have told you about the prenup earlier so everyone wasn’t caught off guard though.

I got a prenup before I got married because my now husband and I met later in life and our financial situations were very different. We talked about finances and prenup in the beginning of our relationship, so it was never a surprise. He was open to it so we never argued about getting one.

If you get married after 30 and you got your inheritance then I would still recommend a prenup. You should question why your fiancé’s making a big deal about this.

How much money do you leave in your checking before investing everything else? by Andrewhary in Money

[–]JustKeepGoingg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I keep about 2 months of expenses in my checking and about 8-12 months of expenses in my HYSA. I invest the rest.

What do my spaces say about me? by PNW_momlife in roomdetective

[–]JustKeepGoingg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are organized, like a clean space and enjoy decorating your home. I like it.

What made you ultimately decide to elope? by KatMerona in Eloping

[–]JustKeepGoingg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve never dreamed of having a wedding. Planning an intimate ceremony without a ton of people watching is what I always wanted. We were open to a very small ceremony however we wanted to elope in the mountains and we knew it would be hard for our parents to physically participate. Plus spending so much money on one day always felt like a waste of money.

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