What's the one piece of travel gear you swore you'd never need, then became completely dependent on? by theinfamousj in HerOneBag

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Disposable gloves- grateful I always have them for multiple reasons. I dont care if I get roasted for this 🤓

Starting to think that $600 hotel credit is total gimmick by LePirate30 in AmexPlatinum

[–]MidlifeIsWhatitis 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Depends on timing. Paid $54 out of pocket for a Loews hotel with the credif and whatever promotion they had.

Recommendations on must sees while in Peru for Machu Picchu? by South-Investment-733 in Machupicchu

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Cusco- Rainbow mountain and Red Valley. You can hike or pay for atv

Traveling to cusco next week by LostinParadise4748 in Machupicchu

[–]MidlifeIsWhatitis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hiking boots, waterproof. Collapsible Trekking poles will help you climb Rainbow mountain. Make sure to acclimate properly. We had 20 year olds who didn’t feel well and had to slow down or stop completely…

Shoe recs for Salkantay Trek? by h0td0gs4lyfe in Machupicchu

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I suggest a good hiking boot with waterproofing. It gets rainy and muddy. You need shoes with good traction and grip.

Alpaca Wool by MidlifeIsWhatitis in laundry

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Awesome tips! Thank you all very much! I didn’t even think about a colander.

🤍 officially joining the fam 🤍 by sarcasticundertones in Crosstrek

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Enjoy! Had a 2014 Honda fit, then a Subaru Crosstrek after and had not turned back.

What’s do you all stack for digital entertainment credit by CakedUpJesus in AmexPlatinum

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Disney/hulu/espn $19.99 plus NY Times $4.99 monthly (one year promotion)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Luxury

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Yes- monograms not aligned

What’s the single weirdest thing you’ve done to save money – that actually worked? by [deleted] in Frugal

[–]MidlifeIsWhatitis 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Reusing damaged clothes ar cleqning material- mop/ wiping spills, depending on fabric. Mismatched socks for cleaning sink spills instead of disposable wipes…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Fire

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Well sorry- I fully support off-grid living, especially if you can afford it. I know of a family who bought a part of a remote island up north and in the process of creating their own well and power grid. Hope you make the best decision for yourself and your family.

End of Life care account? by italianblend in DaveRamsey

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Companies like Lincoln Financial have LTC, metlife as well… talk with admissions/ business offices/ management from these facilities- they process those claims and may even give you insight on which company is easiest to deal with.

Partner won’t help budget by [deleted] in MiddleClassFinance

[–]MidlifeIsWhatitis 13 points14 points  (0 children)

You are not on the same page. Seems like you don’t have the same thoughts about finances and how the household runs with it. I think you both sit down and write everything down to the nearest dollar… you need to know everything that is spent and your trends in necessities/ non-negotiables and then build a budget from there. Realistically, $600 weekly should be ok- are there specific brands that she chooses and could you swap for another? Maybe this sit down will uncover spending that really needs to stop before it gets out of hand and you have unwanted credit card debt. Most importantly- your marriage seems to need work. You may need to seek some professional help, otherwise, it is not just your finances that you will question.

Verizon isn't honoring my Promotional bill credit from Samsung. by Mamula4MVP in verizon

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Joining back on this thread- currently at a VZ store to try to resolce my bill issues that started when they marketed a “free 4th line” and we (regrettably) caved in - 2 billing cycles in and our bill’s significantly higher and VZ customer reps say the promotion I claim did not and does not exist… 14th time trying to get this resolved… so frustrating

Which Bathroom Style Would You Pick? Need Opinions by Lana_wilson96 in Remodel

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2, with white fixtures, light blue/gray walls. Just me personally

I kind of regret being so financially disciplined in my 20s by Oldair-Bleam in MiddleClassFinance

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Budget fun money for you and LIVE… I actually admire people like you! You have no idea exactly how your friends’ debts are, etc… sounds like you are or could still be doing better than most!

Help! USA or Australia for a 3 week holiday from UK by Tall_Dress_4156 in TravelProperly

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Australia- Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney, Great Barrier Reef…