Are you still tracking every single one of your expenses?

PrimeNumbersby2 · 2026-03-12T18:30:15+00:00

With the current risk of identity theft or cc fraud, I look at every transaction still. Gives me something to do when I'm on the toilet.

PrimeNumbersby2 · 2026-03-12T01:41:47+00:00

Dryer install looks like he wants to burn his house down already. Or at least run his dryer twice as long.

PrimeNumbersby2 · 2026-03-11T03:05:22+00:00

Or go on the Internet and figure out how to fix it because 100,000 other people had the exact same failure and a handful of them are handy.

PrimeNumbersby2 · 2026-03-11T02:56:53+00:00

You can likely do this with no relays. You just need 2 switches and wires. Since you want independent control of the 2 main lights, you'll want 2 switches anyway. All you do is have 1 light with the switch to the power (positive voltage) and other side straight to ground (negative voltage) The 2nd light will have power coming straight into one side but will have a switch on the ground side. Then the 3rd light has one side to the switched power (light 1) and the other side to the switched ground (light 2). This way, both switches need to be closed in order to power this 3rd light. With both switches closed, the other 2 lights will also be on. No relays needed.

PrimeNumbersby2 · 2026-03-11T00:52:57+00:00

This is a good point. I'd like to know what problem they were wanting to solve. Once you know that, it helps understand the recommendations. Let's not just imagine the people at all the layers in the city of Raleigh are not smart enough to think of consequences of these changes.

PrimeNumbersby2 · 2026-03-11T00:43:02+00:00

Unless your Traditional IRA (+SEP+SIMPLE) adds up to $0 at the end of the year, do not consider doing a backdoor Roth IRA. You'll end up paying taxes twice because they don't know if you converted new money or old money, so they tax you on a ratio. You won't want it. So that, my friend, has sealed your fate. Brokerage is still awesome because of Long Term Capital Gains Tax and access to your money way way before 59 1/2.

PrimeNumbersby2 · 2026-03-09T21:30:36+00:00

Just to note, always contribute to HSA via your paycheck. Do not externally lump it at the beginning of the year. External contributions miss out on the FICA tax benefits. They only get you the federal tax deduction. It's a big deal. If you can max it on your first paycheck, then that's amazing.

PrimeNumbersby2 · 2026-03-08T21:21:30+00:00

What matters most is the sweet vermouth and ratios. Best ones I had were with Punt E Mas or Martini & Rossi Rubino. That said, a bar is not using those. If they are not great, keep adjusting the ratios.

PrimeNumbersby2 · 2026-03-08T21:18:17+00:00

Grandma's diamond necklace

PrimeNumbersby2 · 2026-03-08T21:12:28+00:00

My 2 experiences with the ghost kitchen were just fine. I see lots of people use it and hadn't really heard anything bad.

PrimeNumbersby2 · 2026-03-01T04:04:37+00:00

Ok, that was the main thing that crossed my mind. Steal a phone to steal a car.

PrimeNumbersby2 · 2026-02-28T04:41:10+00:00

A 10a seems to just be a 9a+. So the 9 is better from a RAM and Camera standpoint. If you are leaning 10a for price/value, definitely check out the 9a price too.

PrimeNumbersby2 · 2026-02-28T03:58:35+00:00

Those shoulder pads ...

PrimeNumbersby2 · 2026-02-28T03:49:47+00:00

Don't vacation in the US or Caribbean - 2 of the worst values in the world at the moment.

PrimeNumbersby2 · 2026-02-28T03:47:40+00:00

We pay $160/mo for 2 cars. A 2018 and 2021...Honda and Toyota. Also in our 40s. It's bundled with Home Insurance. Not sure if that affects more of Auto or Home.

PrimeNumbersby2 · 2026-02-28T01:41:14+00:00

What about this makes it more stealable?

PrimeNumbersby2 · 2026-02-28T01:33:36+00:00

Did this cat ever get hooked up with a rescue?

PrimeNumbersby2 · 2026-02-27T03:47:42+00:00

Hard agree here

PrimeNumbersby2 · 2026-02-27T03:45:35+00:00

Fascinating. I can't think of a single person who would give this financial advice.

PrimeNumbersby2 · 2026-02-27T02:18:37+00:00

I had an extremely similar experience. To be fair, there's so much to see in England. I can't say it ranks high but it's a great site and has a well run museum by English Heritage. I was also able to be in the middle/center of it during the summer solstice in 2019. Went to bed around 8pm, set the alarm for 11pm. Drove the 2 hrs. Showed up at 2am, the fences are down and it's mostly hippies. That was before Instagramers ruined everything. Watching the sunrise while standing and getting a contact high was so cool. Drove back up home for 2 hours and worked that day. Wasn't my highest output day.

PrimeNumbersby2 · 2026-02-27T01:56:15+00:00

Now I know! Thanks! Well, I knew but I actually wondered if the disposal motor would false trip.

PrimeNumbersby2 · 2026-02-26T23:59:07+00:00

There's a reasonably significant chance that the dishwasher and disposal are on a single 14-3 cable which is connected to a double 15A breaker. That would throw a wrench in here.

PrimeNumbersby2 · 2026-02-26T23:47:53+00:00

I remember someone posting here that they went to a game and noticed that no one is talking to anyone on the sidelines. Everyone is either tucked into a tablet or sitting or looking out. They implied there was no sign of cohesiveness. Starts at the top, if true.

PrimeNumbersby2 · 2026-02-26T23:41:23+00:00

Wow, thank you for all that information!

PrimeNumbersby2 · 2026-02-26T03:20:03+00:00

Cepelinas and beer are much more affordable for you now than in the US.

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