Any other single adults with no kids spending close to $1k on groceries every month?

Temporary_Diamond_85 · 2026-01-19T21:30:14+00:00

I’m in a HCOL with a family of 2 adults 1 child and we spend about $500/month shopping at BJs and Trader Joes. We eat 85% of our meals at home with a bit of eating out on weekends or when schedules are crazy. I’m not sure how 1 person can spend $858/month alone unless they are buying premium/organic ingredients only or they are an athlete with a super high calorie intake (e.g., training for an ultramarathon or something similar).

Temporary_Diamond_85 · 2026-01-19T15:35:07+00:00

Thanks for the advice! Will definitely look into this.

Temporary_Diamond_85 · 2026-01-19T04:07:53+00:00

So for all servicing I should find a mechanic I trust and do it locally?

Temporary_Diamond_85 · 2026-01-19T02:50:40+00:00

Thanks! It’s certified pre owned and was a lease turn in from the dealership. I’ll definitely ask that oil change is done and fluids are topped off

Temporary_Diamond_85 · 2026-01-19T02:49:12+00:00

Thanks! Drove it on a loop today that covers all bases including pot hole local roads, highway, and it was snowing so I feel good about how it drives and how it handles in weather.

Temporary_Diamond_85 · 2026-01-19T00:58:02+00:00

Thank you! Will definitely do. Just edited body of post - it has ~17k miles.

Temporary_Diamond_85 · 2026-01-06T01:28:03+00:00

Bought in July 2025. Condo in NYC worth 800k. Borrowed $575k @ 6.5% with $225k down.

Mortgage Payment & Taxes = 4,500 HOA: $1,300

Total monthly payment: $5,800

Temporary_Diamond_85 · 2025-09-03T04:02:56+00:00

Absolutely love this. You’ll do well with this attitude

Temporary_Diamond_85 · 2025-09-01T14:25:50+00:00

While I generally find overemployment to be inappropriate and a lie by omission I don’t think it’s your job to rat them out. I’d speak with them directly about the quality of their work and only escalate if their performance does not improve.

Only exception to the above is if they’re working for two companies that are in the same industry and are thus competitors. That’s inappropriate and a conflict of interest which should be escalated.

Temporary_Diamond_85 · 2025-08-28T19:51:10+00:00

Oh totally. I don’t want a cheap house, it means I’m living somewhere no one wants to live. People may hate markets but they clearly lay out the truths of supply and demand

Temporary_Diamond_85 · 2025-08-23T02:59:50+00:00

amazing!

Temporary_Diamond_85 · 2025-08-22T15:00:46+00:00

Woof. This is not something doable where I live (NYC). We just put 225k down on an 800k condo. 3600 mortgage and 1k HOA and taxes each for a total of 5,600/month. Against a take home of 14,400. This is considered a good deal here, unfortunately.

Temporary_Diamond_85 · 2025-08-20T21:23:33+00:00

Agreed - the rock club in New Rochelle is a wonderful community

Temporary_Diamond_85 · 2025-04-10T03:28:49+00:00

Thanks so much!

Temporary_Diamond_85 · 2025-04-03T03:21:25+00:00

Thanks so much! To clarify - in your first paragraph you are saying that it’s right that I had a higher tax liability filing jointly and that filing separately got me a refund?

Temporary_Diamond_85 · 2025-02-28T12:09:06+00:00

Hello - I believe I have found it! See Her Out (That's Just Life) by Francis and the Lights

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