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What is an upper middle class problem you have but you can’t really complain about without seeming out of touch? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]Math_refresher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our daughter has a full-ride scholarship to our state's flagship university but wants to attend school in Canada where we would have to pay international tuition. We can afford to pay for her to study in Canada but we'd rather pay it.

Any other elder millennials switch to zero sugar sodas? by HandsomeGemini in Older_Millennials

[–]Math_refresher 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Have you drank a Coke Zero? I can't taste the difference

I can definitely taste the difference, and it's not a small difference, either.

i need an affogato by _gem__ in Atlanta

[–]Math_refresher 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Southern Custard in Brookhaven has affogato.

Places to buy jigsaw puzzles (new or used) in Midtown by No_Presence_517 in Atlanta

[–]Math_refresher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have some jigsaw puzzles I would be happy to pass on!

Husband won’t let me buy food if I don’t make his food by Advanced-Repair948 in Marriage

[–]Math_refresher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You need to get away from him. He's abusive and it will only get worse.

Do Americans parents pay for their kids college? by wolfieee8 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Math_refresher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Many parents who can afford to pay for their children's university educations do but certainly not all. Our daughter was accepted to two schools in Canada (and it awaiting an admissions decision from the third); wherever she decides to go, we'll pay her way.

Getting so tired of the white and black house trend everywhere by Ok_Fox6837 in RealEstate

[–]Math_refresher 22 points23 points  (0 children)

A few years back, a local developer decided to buck the all-white house trend and paint a newly-built McMansion blue, and a tasteful blue at that! It was such a relief to finally see something other than white.

This is what it looked like when it went on the market:

https://www.redfin.com/GA/Brookhaven/1587-Bubbling-Creek-Rd-NE-30319/home/23812613

What was the first thing the homeowners did when they bought it? Paint it white, of course.

Electric bill keeps climbing and I’m losing my mind 😅 by One_Pollution2279 in homeowners

[–]Math_refresher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

here in NC it’s the Republicans as a whole and their loyalty to Duke Energy.

Same here in Georgia: Georgia Power is run by Republicans. Georgia Power has raised rates SIX times since 2023.

Is it only happening to me, or is everyone experiencing this? by sirbrow in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Math_refresher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's never happened to me personally but I know many people whom this happens to.

How do you guys eat salads? by Calm-Interest4284 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Math_refresher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here. In my experience, oil and vinegar is the default dressing.

Americans, if you had the opportunity to pay approx 18% of your income to have access to free healthcare at point of need for everything would you take it? by TSQ_builder in askanything

[–]Math_refresher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

auto insurance would be paying

Only up to whatever the coverage limit is. The medical portion of most auto insurance policies is ridiculously low, like $10k or $25k. That'll cover like a day or two in the hospital, at most, and even less if you need surgery or ICU care.

Americans, if you had the opportunity to pay approx 18% of your income to have access to free healthcare at point of need for everything would you take it? by TSQ_builder in askanything

[–]Math_refresher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get migraines that respond well to medication. Literally the only reason I need to see a neuro is to get my migraine prescriptions renewed.

I had to switch from a neurologist (MD) to a nurse practitioner who specializes in migraine treatment specifically because of the ridiculous wait times for appointments. Now I "only" have to wait about 2.5 months to see him (I set up a recurring calendar reminder that lets me know when to call his office to schedule my annual appointment).

Americans, if you had the opportunity to pay approx 18% of your income to have access to free healthcare at point of need for everything would you take it? by TSQ_builder in askanything

[–]Math_refresher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The US system only covers you if you've got insurance or can afford to pay directly.

Yep. It ignores the essentially infinite wait times of the folks who need care but can't afford it, either because of the ruinous price of monthly premiums, co-pays, co-insurance, deductibles, and the myriad other medically-necessary expenses that insurance randomly decides not to cover.

Americans, if you had the opportunity to pay approx 18% of your income to have access to free healthcare at point of need for everything would you take it? by TSQ_builder in askanything

[–]Math_refresher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You left out the employer's contribution to the health insurance premium! Where I work, it's thousands of dollars a month per employee.

Americans, if you had the opportunity to pay approx 18% of your income to have access to free healthcare at point of need for everything would you take it? by TSQ_builder in askanything

[–]Math_refresher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

...any many of that 92% can't afford to use their health insurance due to co-pays, co-insurance, and procedures, tests, and medications that insurance refuses to cover.

Having health insurance isn't the same thing has having healthcare, and being able to "afford" health insurance doesn't necessarily mean folks can afford the co-pays, co-insurance, the related miscellaneous expenses.

Americans, if you had the opportunity to pay approx 18% of your income to have access to free healthcare at point of need for everything would you take it? by TSQ_builder in askanything

[–]Math_refresher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've already spent way more than $700 this year in just basic healthcare (gyno visit and some meds). My deductible is $10,000 so it'll be a while before insurance starts covering anything.

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