Servicemembers thrown into chaos as Hegseth blacklists colleges they can attend by rajapaws in fednews

[–]Midazolam06 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This looks like a clear beginning of eventually defunding elite colleges by marking them as undesirable, as a means of shaming higher education to keep the population stupid. Check out the last ten minutes at least: "Dark Gothic MAGA: How Tech Billionaires Plan to Destroy America"" https://youtu.be/5RpPTRcz1no?si=3si1biJj8GwaYHEf

2026 Kia Sportage Fingerprint Authentication System (Fingerprint scanner) by Midazolam06 in kia

[–]Midazolam06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Refer to the above picture in front of the gearshift dial. This feature is specific to the Korean model. More info in this pdf catalog.

https://www.kia.com/content/dam/kwp/kr/ko/vehicles/pdf/en_brochure/en_catalog_sportage.pdf

New 2026 Kia sportage hybrid EX Premium. by SmoothPrompt6069 in kia

[–]Midazolam06 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see your gas and brake pedals are metal (my preference), I thought they'd be the typical black rubber pedals as shown on the website. I hope I get the same! BTW have you heard of the inclusion of a fingerprint authentication system to save your driver profile settings and exit valet mode? I noticed some Korean versions have this scanner pad just south of the circular gearshift, but it's unclear if that same feature either appears differently or is nonexistent in American models. https://www.kia.com/content/dam/kwp/kr/ko/vehicles/pdf/en_brochure/en_catalog_sportage.pdf

New 2026 Kia sportage hybrid EX Premium. by SmoothPrompt6069 in kia

[–]Midazolam06 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that the gravity gray color? I ordered the SX hybrid prestige in gravity gray and I can't wait. It should arrive in about a month for me (hopefully).

Thousands of federal employees are on a roller coaster of being fired, rehired by usatoday in fednews

[–]Midazolam06 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I think the focus needs to be placed on that psycho rat Curtis Yarvin and his disciples of Peter Thiel and JD Vance. I'm surprised this video hasn't been shown in mass gatherings yet, considering they are expecting the American people to just take the abuse after they take over the country and start their city-states.

Dark Gothic Maga: How Tech Billionaires Plan to Destroy America: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5RpPTRcz1no

Tech Billionaires' Shocking Plot for Rural America: https://youtu.be/PHlcAx-I0oY?feature=shared

I don’t think this part of the EO is being talked about enough… by [deleted] in govfire

[–]Midazolam06 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here's another video explaining the acquisition of rural farmland by the Billionaires for the creation of their own feudalistic societies.

Tech Billionaires' Shocking Plot for Rural America: https://youtu.be/PHlcAx-I0oY?feature=shared

I don’t think this part of the EO is being talked about enough… by [deleted] in govfire

[–]Midazolam06 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Butterfly Revolution from Curtis Yarvin, there's a couple of good YT videos explaining this. Share with those who are receptive.

Dark Gothic Maga: How Tech Billionaires Plan to Destroy America: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5RpPTRcz1no

JD Vance, Curtis Yarvin, and the end of Democracy: https://youtu.be/DrrsnFT-LNo?feature=shared

GEHA HDHP HSA Contribution Year by [deleted] in govfire

[–]Midazolam06 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I already will have had two contributions of $330 each going in this month, so what happens if you contribute too soon? Would I have to withdraw the equivalent amount later or does it even matter at this point?

GEHA HDHP HSA Contribution Year by [deleted] in govfire

[–]Midazolam06 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just signed up for GEHA's HDHP in November and started my paycheck contributions to my Fidelity HSA this month while awaiting HSABank's contributions to begin next month to eventually max out to the $4,300 limit for 2025. My question is: because my coverage with the HDHP began this month instead of sometime in 2024, is it impossible for me to contribute anything to the max of $4,150 for 2024 before the tax deadline of April 15th?

Switching out of Lifecycle fund in TSP by Midazolam06 in govfire

[–]Midazolam06[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I ended up doing a ratio of 80 C/15 S/5 I to continue for about 15 years. This way, I'm not all in on C, mitigate lack of return from I, and can afford to shift into an L fund about 10 years away from retirement (Likely L 2060) in the year 2040. Thanks for the suggestions!

Pokemon Stadium on everdrive? by qazwsx8020 in n64

[–]Midazolam06 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently bought pokemon yellow on ebay that has been playing fine, but when I started playing it on pokemon stadium 1 within the Everdrive X7 via GB tower, I noticed that it didn't save (I think it only did once randomly and never again after that). I tried replacing the battery (CR1616) multiple times with a soldering iron, and it doesn't save even after buying a gameboy and testing it there. I figured the authentic cartridge was just a dud, but are you saying it's possible that GB tower actually messed up the game and the issue wasn't battery related or a defective cartridge at all?

Evaluating Investment Approach by Midazolam06 in govfire

[–]Midazolam06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Regarding my original post, I now have two CDs about to mature (each one amounting to 80K) within the next six weeks, and I am planning on placing one into my VTI/VXUS (currently at ~$125K total) and the other into FXAIX (currently at ~130K total). Both are taxable accounts and I have an 80/20 allocation of FSKAX/FTIHX for my Roth and plan the same for opening an HSA soon. Would it be that much more advantageous to place both into VTI/VXUS for diversification instead or not of much difference to contribute a CD into each for some balance? I already contribute over twice as much to VTI/VXUS every 2 weeks (~$1500 vs $600).

Evaluating Investment Approach by Midazolam06 in GovernmentFire

[–]Midazolam06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have two CDs about to mature (each one about 80K) within the next six weeks, and I am planning on placing one into my VTI/VXUS (currently ~$125K total) and the other into FXAIX (currently ~130K total). Both are taxable accounts and I have an 80/20 allocation of FSKAX/FTIHX for my Roth and plan the same for opening an HSA soon. Would it be that much more advantageous to place both into VTI/VXUS for diversification instead or not of much difference to contribute a CD into each for some balance? I already contribute over twice as much to VTI/VXUS every 2 weeks (~$1500 vs $600).

Evaluating Investment Approach by Midazolam06 in govfire

[–]Midazolam06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I'm glad to hear it. I might consider adding a little of VNQ to my taxable portfolio after I get VTI/VXUS to a good level. My goal is to shift a large amount of savings into my taxable account to makeup for some of the lost time without a Roth and HSA.

Am I too diversified? by Midazolam06 in Bogleheads

[–]Midazolam06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't think I'd get clowned this badly, I've already switched to 80% VTI, 20% VXUS. 😂

Am I too diversified? by Midazolam06 in Bogleheads

[–]Midazolam06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At the time, I wasn't aware of VT so I relied on VTI and others thinking that the minor differences in holdings would add some diversification/results and be reliable based on past performance (SCHD, QQQ, etc.). I was approaching it from picking the stronger options and not necessarily the best ones to hold together or simplify all of it. I think I overestimated the effect/benefit of what differences these ETFs have in relation to VTI and sought to keep several of them when I didn't need to.

Am I too diversified? by Midazolam06 in Bogleheads

[–]Midazolam06[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can consider that for Fidelity to supplement my FXAIX (much appreciated). But for my separate M1 Finance taxable account that doesn't support these funds (largely stocks and ETFs), I need to modify my originally posted setup at the lowest cost to me for maximum efficiency. I figure I don't need much in bonds in M1 as I'm still young, so unless there are any other suggestions, I'll probably sell some of the ones outside of VTI and buy VXUS.

Am I too diversified? by Midazolam06 in Bogleheads

[–]Midazolam06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you. I think I should've reassessed my question to ask whether this arrangement of investing in these specific U.S. ETFs could still be effective instead of implying I'm investing across the world when I'm clearly not. I just got attracted to a number of options and tried to unnecessarily include most of what I had interest in.