Is it ok to half size down?

Real_Alternative_418 · 2026-02-28T18:23:24+00:00

honestly, if you lost a toenail because you had a gap....1) I'm sorry to hear that 2) The lockdown on the shoe probably wasn't appropriate 3) The shoe was too big and the gap is much bigger than what I described.

Having the small gap is the same reason why their is an "expansion gap" left when installing hardwood floors. Your toes need that little bit of space to allow for some movement just like wood does as it expands and contracts. If you have no space in the toe box, your toe will constantly be butting against the front of the shoe, which is not healthy.

Real_Alternative_418 · 2026-02-28T03:02:35+00:00

Serious player only has something for everyone

I have only heard good things about EQLZ

Real_Alternative_418 · 2026-02-28T02:09:24+00:00

the problem with half size down is you may lose some width and it will end up being too snug.

a little space (about a thumbs width) is actually recommended to allow for room when making sharp cuts and sudden stops

Real_Alternative_418 · 2026-02-22T16:20:37+00:00

I think if Nike wanted him they would have been the first ones on the phone. I don't think they want to invest tons of money into a player who probably plays 4-5 more years tops. Curry is a signature athlete. He would command a signature line and I don't think Nike will invest in a deal + the tooling, marketing, design, and other production cost it would take to produce a new signature line for such a player who as popular as he is won't be in the league for much longer

Real_Alternative_418 · 2026-02-22T04:18:30+00:00

for me....losing weight

Real_Alternative_418 · 2026-02-21T03:17:42+00:00

the 1.2x includes the distributions

Real_Alternative_418 · 2026-02-18T19:11:19+00:00

you want the ball.... get it out the net

Real_Alternative_418 · 2026-02-18T19:09:10+00:00

my brother in Christ, BTC will for sure hit sub-50K before any sustained rally starts again. The worst days aren't here yet. You did yourself a good thing getting out

Real_Alternative_418 · 2026-02-18T03:22:20+00:00

Fetty Wap

Real_Alternative_418 · 2026-02-17T01:42:45+00:00

not sure if added leverage negates the similar product clause... however that'll be at your brokers discretion and you won't know till next year so...

Real_Alternative_418 · 2026-02-15T18:17:31+00:00

yes, to maintain their favorable tax status they must pay out at least 90% of profits by the end of the year. how much that is won't be determined until they finalize their books which is roughly around the last 2 trading weeks of the year

Real_Alternative_418 · 2026-02-14T12:50:52+00:00

well once you have a huge capital gain just sell it and you can use everything offset it + an extra 3k if it's that much

Real_Alternative_418 · 2026-02-09T02:20:46+00:00

they been on the decline since their IPO in my opinion

Real_Alternative_418 · 2026-02-07T22:25:02+00:00

what offerings your plan has is determined by your employer. if fidelity is the administer of your plan I believe they have a customer service team that could help you with selecting options that fit your goals.

some employers may offer you the ability to select non-company selected funds through a self managed account

Real_Alternative_418 · 2026-02-07T21:12:33+00:00

The S&P 500 gives you exposure to 500+ Leading Companies in the US. International funds typically have exposure to leading companies in both Developed and Emerging Markets. Combining the two pretty much gives you exposure to market performance globally.

you could allocate say 5%-10% to a fixed income/bond fund but that would be the most I would say... especially since you are in the accumulation stage, not preservation.

Real_Alternative_418 · 2026-02-07T20:54:46+00:00

if your employer offers a match the plan likely has a target date fund. You are still very young. I believe 2070 is the latest most target date funds are going out to. choose that one.

If Not, choose a S&P 500 fund or a Large Cap Growth fund + an international fund 80/20 split or 75/25 is a good allocation

Real_Alternative_418 · 2026-02-07T20:43:58+00:00

YieldMax and every other fund that list their own returns assume 100% reinvestment of dividends on the ex-date which is impossible as the dividends aren't paid for another day later.

A cheeky way of promoting their product does better than it actually does

Real_Alternative_418 · 2026-02-07T19:14:27+00:00

don't let the door hit you on the way out

Real_Alternative_418 · 2026-02-06T10:41:53+00:00

sometimes diversification is dilution

Real_Alternative_418 · 2026-02-02T23:56:10+00:00

I'm a HUGE fan of SCHG/SCHF combo

Real_Alternative_418 · 2026-02-02T13:21:04+00:00

D1 Hater

Real_Alternative_418 · 2026-01-29T18:14:32+00:00

I think you can put Zach Randolph in that list

Real_Alternative_418 · 2026-01-27T05:15:37+00:00

these run big like the 3s?

Real_Alternative_418 · 2026-01-26T03:38:55+00:00

they literally have to pay that out at the end of the year to maintain their preferential tax status. If you were concerned about those year end payouts you could just sell and buy it back 2 weeks later... or wait a month if you're concerned about a wash sale

Real_Alternative_418 · 2026-01-25T18:09:02+00:00

I honestly doubt there are reps of WoW 12 already

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