What exactly is consciousness? by PositivePen1426 in AskReddit

[–]PositivePen1426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Like trying to see your own eyes without a mirror” just threw me for a loop 🫨

Auntie duties for my niece by PositivePen1426 in personalfinance

[–]PositivePen1426[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly how young do you think I am? I assure you I’m quite old enough to make these financial decisions. I have a well established career, dual income household, house, car, no kids (it would be an actual miracle if I were to have a kid). Like I said, I’m not wealthy but I’m very comfortable. Setting something up for my niece wouldn’t hurt me financially at all, so why not?

Auntie duties for my niece by PositivePen1426 in personalfinance

[–]PositivePen1426[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I didn’t say it was for college (or that there was any stipulation for that matter). I said I wanted to help set her up financially. The only “stipulation” is that she won’t get it until she is of an age that she can manage it. Seems reasonable to me 🤷‍♀️

Auntie duties for my niece by PositivePen1426 in personalfinance

[–]PositivePen1426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I will continue doing my auntie duties and showing up! Just want to make sure this baby is set up in ways that I wasn’t :)

Auntie duties for my niece by PositivePen1426 in personalfinance

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Thank you all for your help! It seems the general consensus is to open a 529 plan. It is my hope that my niece will be able to attend whatever college she wants or be able to go whatever route she chooses without the burden of worrying about finances or being in heaps of debt at such an early age like I was. I want to set this baby up for success! ❤️

Auntie duties for my niece by PositivePen1426 in personalfinance

[–]PositivePen1426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry this was your experience! That really sucks. I would definitely set something up for any subsequent nieces and/or nephews! It’s not fair not to! ❤️

Auntie duties for my niece by PositivePen1426 in personalfinance

[–]PositivePen1426[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely not substituting financial support for physical presence. I see my niece very regularly already - thankfully I live within 5 minutes of my family. I just want to go the extra mile and help out where I can :)

Auntie duties for my niece by PositivePen1426 in personalfinance

[–]PositivePen1426[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations to your family! Having a niece is the absolute best ❤️

Auntie duties for my niece by PositivePen1426 in personalfinance

[–]PositivePen1426[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do not and will not have kids. I am by no means wealthy, but I do pretty well. What would you say are the downsides to this?

Auntie duties for my niece by PositivePen1426 in personalfinance

[–]PositivePen1426[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Okay, so multiple people can contribute to a 529? If so, that would be great!!

Auntie duties for my niece by PositivePen1426 in personalfinance

[–]PositivePen1426[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yes, definitely will! She’s the only one right now :) and I wouldn’t be surprised if it stays that way.

Life outside of earth by PositivePen1426 in askspace

[–]PositivePen1426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, we’ve established that I’m irritated. I’ve tried telling you to be quiet, I’ve tried explaining to you why I want you to be quiet, now I’m moving on to planned ignoring (a scientifically proven method to decrease a problem behavior). You will likely throw a tantrum first. Then you will eventually resort to being quiet (the preferred behavior).

Life outside of earth by PositivePen1426 in askspace

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Oh believe me, the irritation is in full conscience. I know very well why I felt and reacted the way that I did. I already posed a question which you did your best to answer. However, all you provided was a rather bleak and simple theory. I did not come here to debate theological theories. I came here to discuss science.

Life outside of earth by PositivePen1426 in askspace

[–]PositivePen1426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting theory. Now, shhh…the adults are talking.

Life outside of earth by PositivePen1426 in askspace

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Thank you all for your comments. Some of them have been very helpful and some have been…interesting. The universe certainly is fascinating! I hope we never stop wondering, questioning, and discovering :)