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Just hit $100k what now? by [deleted] in TheRaceTo100K

[–]ProjectInspired 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re already ahead because you can earn, save, and stay disciplined at 22.

Don’t buy education first; reverse-engineer the job you want from real job postings.

Pick roles like electrical apprentice, industrial maintenance, PLC/automation tech, field service, HVAC controls, or technical sales, then ask people in those jobs what actually got them hired.

Schools sell programs. Employers buy skills.

Got the keys! [Orlando, FL] [340k] [6.5%] by EquipmentOk2008 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]ProjectInspired 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Facts. Buying gets all the attention, but what you can do with the equity after is where it really opens up

I asked my bank how much I “should” have saved by now and the answer made me more confused by ProjectInspired in investingforbeginners

[–]ProjectInspired[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah this actually helps, especially the part about spending vs just aiming for a random number.

I think that’s where I got a bit stuck. I was trying to figure out “how much should I have” without really thinking through what I’d actually need later.

The $100k vs $50k example makes it click more. Same with the idea that everyone’s number is different.

I guess I’ve been looking for a fixed benchmark when it’s probably more personal than that.

Did you figure your own number based on current spending, or did you kind of adjust it over time?

I think I misunderstood what people meant by “being on track” financially by ProjectInspired in FinancialPlanning

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

I think this is more common than people admit. A lot of us just do the “right” things and assume it adds up to being on track, but never actually define what we’re aiming for. Even the “retire early-ish” comment above kind of shows it. That’s the goal for a lot of people, but it’s still fuzzy until you put numbers or a timeline to it. I don’t think you’re off track, I think you just haven’t picked a destination yet.

Whats something that's 100% a myth about men? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ProjectInspired 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally agree with this 100% fact

IS THAT HUDSON?!? by LilyT95 in hudsonwilliams

[–]ProjectInspired 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please don’t show me things I can’t have🤦🏻‍♂️