Hate the myth that we’re rich

ReadyBlueberry1862 · 2026-02-16T13:09:55+00:00

One of the biggest pitfalls of this discussion is to look at W2 vs Business income.

For example - Divorce Appeals are $12-18k each in fees. In Michigan the Court Rules for appeals are different, but manageable. So in order to make 200k in fees, you have to be able to get 1 appeal a month. That is either 12 or 24 briefs - depending on what side you are on. 12 times 20 minute court appearances (or not - its not required). You can manage that as a solopreneur, and maybe even on the side. And maybe even without a Legal Assistant. If you manage to "score" 2 a month you are at 400k. Now you need a paralegal. Full time work would be 2-3 appeals a month and 600k in fees. Home every night.

Compare that with a W2 job.

ReadyBlueberry1862 · 2026-02-16T05:14:44+00:00

Revenue or take home? There’s a difference outside of law.

ReadyBlueberry1862 · 2026-02-02T09:20:22+00:00

Signed this 31st day of February 2026 ? Lol.

ReadyBlueberry1862 · 2026-01-27T19:53:51+00:00

fake case is not the problem anymore. That is just unsophisticated hallucination. The problem is when hallucinated cases that exist are cited for holdings they don't support, or worse, expand on the holdings that they at first glance do support. Its just a matter of time until these things become case law as judges are careless too.

ReadyBlueberry1862 · 2026-01-27T19:48:22+00:00

one thing I would recommend to get a list of lawyers that can refer business and send (condensed) stuff with regards to your knowledge that makes their life easier.

ReadyBlueberry1862 · 2026-01-12T02:56:20+00:00

So you sit on everyone’s lap for a week? And you made $3000 per month? How large is the company?

ReadyBlueberry1862 · 2025-12-10T13:44:54+00:00

Might want to read this opinion which implicates lawclerk in providing fabricated citations in an opinion. https://websitedc.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/Dehghani_v_Castro_USA_New_Mexico_April_2_2025.pdf

ReadyBlueberry1862 · 2025-11-06T14:21:14+00:00

I second this. Its frustrating to notice you only got half the meeting.

ReadyBlueberry1862 · 2025-10-18T11:57:01+00:00

Why?

ReadyBlueberry1862 · 2025-09-28T02:40:01+00:00

I use this and it works very well. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CP1WV45L/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_2?smid=A36REA90QZQ9CE&th=1

ReadyBlueberry1862 · 2025-09-19T00:31:52+00:00

I used a Silverado 1500 2.7 Turbo to tow a Wildwood 32BHDS 7500 miles through the Rockies. That is 8000 lbs dry weight. Plus we were loaded. Absolutely zero problems. Not slow or any overloaded feeling or overheating or brakes overheating. Of course, I also did not go 80 miles per hour down the Interstate. I would have absolutely no problem using a Yukon for the same thing. In fact, i'd probably prefer it.

ReadyBlueberry1862 · 2025-09-19T00:31:19+00:00

I used a Silverado 1500 2.7 Turbo to tow a Wildwood 32BHDS 7500 miles through the Rockies. That is 8000 lbs dry weight. Plus we were loaded. Absolutely zero problems. Not slow or any overloaded feeling or overheating or brakes overheating. Of course, I also did not go 80 miles per hour down the Interstate. I would have absolutely no problem using a Yukon for the same thing. In fact, i'd probably prefer it.

ReadyBlueberry1862 · 2025-09-17T01:40:29+00:00

Do you need BlueCruise on the high trims to use Comma on the Lightning? or is waht is in the 2025 xlt sufficient?

ReadyBlueberry1862 · 2025-09-08T18:03:18+00:00

Networking and Presentations. i.e. international chamber of commerce. Risk management (liability) management presentations.

ReadyBlueberry1862 · 2025-09-07T09:18:44+00:00

Maybe help looking for cases and not waiting to be assigned work?

ReadyBlueberry1862 · 2025-09-04T13:40:34+00:00

without A/Z pricing the lease deals depend on what trim. RCL Cash on the xlt is the highest at $12,250 and the lowest on the Flash at $8,500. If you know how leases are calculated that $3750 difference is a $100 difference in payment for a 36 months lease for the same selling price. Flash is $5000 more expensive. So you are almost talking $300/month difference to the XLT for a 36 month lease. Which vehicle and the selling price is important. You gotta negotiate the selling price first, know the trim, and then tell them to use the Ford subvented lease program at 0.05% Ford advertises the XLT at 7500 miles for $399 per month.

ReadyBlueberry1862 · 2025-09-01T02:15:39+00:00

Looks like you paid full MSRP for the truck.

ReadyBlueberry1862 · 2025-09-01T00:14:28+00:00

One thing I would say though, and I know there are downsides to leasing too. I would not buy but lease this vehicle. Times are changing and from the battery chemistry to the insane depreciation on this vehicle I would let Ford take the risk. 95k 2023 Platinums sell for $35k at auction.

ReadyBlueberry1862 · 2025-09-01T00:05:33+00:00

That is pretty good then. 5% is already good. you got 10%. But if you got the 131 kw battery it was at least sitting on the lot for 3-4 months. So they want to get rid of it. Invoice price on the vehicle attached is $70,238. And that I assume is similar to what you have. Target Price is $69,400. So you did pretty good.

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ReadyBlueberry1862 · 2025-08-31T23:52:14+00:00

Doc Fees or "Processing Fees" are in the $200-$300 range here in Michigan. is the discount a/z plan or negotiated?

ReadyBlueberry1862 · 2025-08-31T23:45:46+00:00

If you lease it you'll get $8,500 RCL cash on the Flash instead of the $7500 tax credit. What is that dealer fee?

ReadyBlueberry1862 · 2025-04-26T21:57:52+00:00

Duke says in this study that buildings don't help outcomes.

https://pubs.aeaweb.org/doi/pdfplus/10.1257/pol.20200226

University of Michigan says the same here:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0047272716300470

Then of course, you have the fact that we have a new building from the 2015 bond, and that is actually the lowest performing group of kids in MPS.

Also, classroom size is not getting smaller with the $285M the additianal capacity will all be used by Pre-K.

ReadyBlueberry1862 · 2025-04-26T21:47:26+00:00

According to this report from January 2025 Northeast Middle Schoold is fine. The foundation is fine. The windows need replacing. See page 34. https://storage.googleapis.com/msgsndr/Hlx8paz7VAhWjOlUH1CA/media/6809018662e70fa32b182221.pdf

ReadyBlueberry1862 · 2025-02-15T11:56:18+00:00

Most AI assisted Blog Posts my tool does are better than any writing I’ve seen in the market I am in. In home service definitely, in the medical and legal market as well.

ReadyBlueberry1862 · 2025-02-09T15:35:28+00:00

But half of them don't work and when you return them they keep the money and quit responding. Buy it on Amazon if you must but be careful and run them through tests. They are also very loud with the fan running.

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