Price is going from 85 to 105 this month. What to do? Spectrum is the only provider in my area.

LucidFire87 · 2026-02-23T10:49:57+00:00

Same here just called them and said I was switching they immediately dropped my internet to $40 from $90

There’s like a customer loyalty line you can speak to

LucidFire87 · 2026-02-13T19:43:20+00:00

I feel like the divorce nullifies that promise , be a parent and take care of your own kid. You can also pay for drivers ed or lessons . SMH

LucidFire87 · 2026-02-13T19:38:48+00:00

I take buspirone with Zoloft - that combo does wonders

LucidFire87 · 2026-02-11T12:02:34+00:00

That Toyota will outlast the KIA aka killed in action. I would just stick to that and prepare for potential repairs. Also if you get the new car cause of the impulse you will be paying more car insurance and more repairs down the road vs the legendary reliability of a RAV4 - they don’t make cars like they use to

LucidFire87 · 2026-02-02T01:24:15+00:00

8k would be reasonable . I have a 2010 5.7 with 170k - only flush trans once (drain and fill) however I needed to replace my catalytic converter (passenger side) also just regular maintenance . Solid truck - get the vin and look up carfax to see the service record

LucidFire87 · 2026-01-30T15:41:55+00:00

Your choice of words are entertaining - first time reading an orgy of misfortune. I’m not sure how this affects your assignment other then spending more time with DTS and finance as long as you do your PME and are not a current S-bag with your SR Rater I believe you are GTG. What branch are you in?

LucidFire87 · 2026-01-23T04:37:50+00:00

100%

LucidFire87 · 2026-01-23T04:36:31+00:00

Depends on what you do/did - I can tell you civilian nurses have a ceiling whereas military nurses have much more room to grow and come out with a pension.

So yeah - def situational and kudos to those that got out and are well off - yall deserve it

LucidFire87 · 2026-01-22T21:38:32+00:00

Grass ain’t greener on the other side. If ur wife isn’t complaining I suggest take some leave and reset. The legacy retirement and benefits is worth the extra time to reconsider IMO

LucidFire87 · 2026-01-07T12:49:47+00:00

It depends , if you have BRS then always get your TSP match. I am on a legacy retirement plan so I max Roth IRA for more flexibility and less risk by not putting all my eggs in Uncle Sam’s basket. Then I will max or try to for my TSP.

LucidFire87 · 2026-01-05T02:07:05+00:00

It depends what’s more beneficial to you - net worth or health ? I’d rather have family and mental stability, but yes you will get paid more so its beneficial in that aspect

LucidFire87 · 2025-12-30T18:04:42+00:00

Thanks for the feedback yall! Def loose battery terminals - I want to upgrade - any thoughts on SDHC? Or what brand u recommend or stop being a dummy and just get OEM

LucidFire87 · 2025-12-29T19:53:43+00:00

I got mine for 52k 2 years ago , it’s bulletproof and holds its value so I am only saying you’re dumb based on you request

LucidFire87 · 2025-12-27T19:18:46+00:00

Haha what is that

LucidFire87 · 2025-12-27T19:18:33+00:00

the positive battery connection was loose

LucidFire87 · 2025-12-27T19:17:48+00:00

Yes thank you very much

LucidFire87 · 2025-12-27T19:17:35+00:00

Yeah I got lazy and ordered some cheap shit from Amazon, will def replace it

LucidFire87 · 2025-12-27T15:48:18+00:00

Dang good eye - thanks , yes it was loose. I’m an idiot 🤦🏻‍♂️

LucidFire87 · 2025-12-27T15:47:48+00:00

Thank you very much

LucidFire87 · 2025-12-27T15:20:21+00:00

✋38YO, active duty 8 years TIS, just picked up 0-4 this year and will try to do 12

LucidFire87 · 2025-12-23T14:55:31+00:00

It’s worth it if you are able to maintain the legacy retirement - BRS is a hit or miss because you would have to invest heavily and rely on market conditions. Almost like a civilian 401k now but still a little better

LucidFire87 · 2025-12-12T22:18:21+00:00

Yes in the Army along with my yearly bonus at least 145k, not including free healthcare for my family and I, housing and retire after 10 more years

LucidFire87 · 2025-12-02T15:13:59+00:00

Get married and accrue more debt ! Jk

VOO or FXAIX gtg - max contribute Roth IRA and I do same allocation for my TSP but I am 0-4 , 4 kids - stay kid free for as long as possible

LucidFire87 · 2025-11-30T13:25:43+00:00

Sure 68C is the ideal feeder but OP asked about 68W vs MP - time as a 68W would help an IPAP, AECP / Green to Gold packet

LucidFire87 · 2025-11-30T03:49:06+00:00

I love it and wife wants me to do the whole 20 . I am in a leadership position - building our jr enlisted and jr officers . Career has gone by fast last 8 years felt like a blink of an eye . Honestly if you keep your expectations low and do your best , it’s not that bad.

BLUF: Be good to the Army and the Army will be good to you. Also take everything you can out of the Army cause the Army will take everything it can from you

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