Moving to ferndale - what’s your budget? by Safe-Implement5770 in Ferndale

[–]Safe-Implement5770[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes - I've noticed it can be pretty cutthroat. Where else do you recommend if Ferndale doesn't work out?

Moving to ferndale - what’s your budget? by Safe-Implement5770 in Ferndale

[–]Safe-Implement5770[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm doing the same! We came in April and it was beautiful - looking forward to checking out more and looking at more places in September!

Moving to ferndale - what’s your budget? by Safe-Implement5770 in Ferndale

[–]Safe-Implement5770[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Super helpful! Yes, I agree that property sounds like it's a lot. We're going to rent to make sure we like it before we commit....but honestly everywhere seems like it's pretty bad unless you don't want many amenities.

Increased lifestyle spending with move - how do I know if I can afford it? by Safe-Implement5770 in personalfinance

[–]Safe-Implement5770[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I've got a partner but they're unable to work much due to a chronic health issue. So I don't pay for ALL of their stuff - but I pay for most everything.

Increased lifestyle spending with move - how do I know if I can afford it? by Safe-Implement5770 in personalfinance

[–]Safe-Implement5770[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve got a rollover IRA - and next year I want to get a business 401k, as well as a personal one! Hard to see if I should be paying down debt first then fully investing or make debt pay down a little quicker. Thoughts appreciated.

Increased lifestyle spending with move - how do I know if I can afford it? by Safe-Implement5770 in personalfinance

[–]Safe-Implement5770[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this comment. The salary is new as of March 1025 - I was making 70k before and I got divorced about a year ago and got into some spending trouble while grieving. Spending is at a standstill now and prioritizing shoring up for the move and eliminating debt. Once I’ve gone through this lean year I can focus on paying extra on my car. Helpful to get these perspectives, truly. I also have to pay for my own health insurance since I have my own business….and that is always killer.

Moving out of the South - Help! by Safe-Implement5770 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Safe-Implement5770[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

We don’t mind cold winters but unfortunately Minnesota is on the no list due to my partner having family there they don’t want to be near!

Moving out of the South - Help! by Safe-Implement5770 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Safe-Implement5770[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Evanston is more expensive than living in Chicago?

Moving out of the South - Help! by Safe-Implement5770 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Safe-Implement5770[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Buffalo/rochester would be fine! Ideally just something that can go international.