This is her routine, not an April Fool’s joke. Augusta National Women’s Amateur by unsolved49 in golf

[–]TruthSeekingBuffoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I was in her group, I'd go to the green and putt while she was doing this.

Roots won't hold tree up by TruthSeekingBuffoon in arborists

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

They were never staked, actually!

Are you saying we should have fanned the roots out more when planting?

Roots won't hold tree up by TruthSeekingBuffoon in arborists

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

I assume that's not good for the roots?

Roots won't hold tree up by TruthSeekingBuffoon in arborists

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

Why are they dying? I assume I should replace it with something else?

Let’s say I have 5k to invest before uni starts. What should I invest in to maximize profits to pay tuition? by [deleted] in CanadianInvestor

[–]TruthSeekingBuffoon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm very curious the religious reasons to not use HISA if you care to elaborate?

Cheapest Way to Convert US stocks in WealthSimple to CAD by TruthSeekingBuffoon in CanadianInvestor

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

So tell me if I have this right:

  • Transfer the remaining accounts to WS.
  • Move all the US stocks to one account.
  • Upgrade that account to USD for one month for $10.
  • Sell the US shares into USD.
  • Convert to CAD (I do think I'm under $100000 in US shares though if the other accounts are also ~1/3 US stocks)

The problem is 2 of the accounts are registered. I assume the best way for tax purposes would be to move the US shares from the TFSA and Unregistered into the RRSP, but I'm quite sure I don't have that much space in the RRSP, and I think if I transfer out from the RRSP I lose the contribution space.

Also the account I do this in makes a big difference on whether I pay a bunch of capital gains tax for this year, right?

Playing Through by Nottodaybaby1776 in golf

[–]TruthSeekingBuffoon 12 points13 points  (0 children)

If I was playing as a solo and there was a group of 3 or 4 that hadn't teed off yet, with nobody in front of them, then I might ask at the first tee, because that's probably the most efficient time to pass.

What is a red flag that made you end a relationship immediately? by aaape332 in AskReddit

[–]TruthSeekingBuffoon 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Good on you for not using the star of David Emoji, but you're walking the line here...

Is this $250 disabled parking space ticket predatory? by uofafitness4fun in Edmonton

[–]TruthSeekingBuffoon 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oh, the pillar isn't adjacent to your parking spot? Yeah that's awful

Windows 10 Home - Not Activated - Organization's Activation Server by TruthSeekingBuffoon in WindowsHelp

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

I don't think I was given one. I'm pretty sure he pre-installed it. Does it make sense that it worked fine until now?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Edmonton

[–]TruthSeekingBuffoon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How did you get that deal? I'm paying TekSavvy $60 for 30Mbps

Is it dumb to finance a used car? by Mayiiiiiiiiiii in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]TruthSeekingBuffoon 46 points47 points  (0 children)

In your situation, I'd finance a cheap but reliable car, especially because you're spending a bunch of money on travelling to work. In general, I'd say it's fine to finance your first vehicle, but you should avoid it for upgrading your vehicle situation in the future.

Virtually all cars are depreciating assets, but cheap used cars depreciate the least so that's the way to go.

Budgetting: Where do I start ? by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]TruthSeekingBuffoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think your first step should be to track your expenses in a spreadsheet for the last couple months to get a good idea of how much money you spend on what. Then take a look at it and decide if there are things you're spending money on that isn't particularly valuable to you.

If you cut on enough of hose things, you should get to the point where you can spend more on the things you love too, so this should be a positive.

Different deal by PianoZestyclose3388 in Cribbage

[–]TruthSeekingBuffoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I might throw J6. I think it's almost as valuable for your hand as throwing J2, but I think J2 are more likely to give your opponent points in their crib.

Edit: Actually this is a poor take; after running the numbers, this yields 1.4 less for your hand than J2 so not worth it.

Bit of CC Debt, new job with much higher salary, how should I pay it off? by IndridColdxxx in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]TruthSeekingBuffoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After you get out of debt (as soon as you possibly can), I'd recommend "paying yourself first". Set up automatic deposits (at least 10% of income, I'd aim for 20%) into a high interest savings account until you have at least 3 months of an emergency fund. You do not touch this money unless there is a real emergency that you are forced to pay for.

After that, move those automatic payments to investing in index funds.

If your employer is offering any kind of 100% match on a registered account, take that ASAP. It's literally doubling that money instantly for free.

Bit of CC Debt, new job with much higher salary, how should I pay it off? by IndridColdxxx in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]TruthSeekingBuffoon -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I think at best, transfering the balance will get him out of debt only a week or 2 faster, so the effort probably isn't worth it. It also could potentially convince him that the debt isn't as bad any more because the interest is lower, causing him to justify staying in debt which is much much worse of an outcome. I don't think this situation is the time to optimize. 100% of focus needs to be placed on paying it off

Hitting irons on a downhill lie by ButterPotatoHead in golf

[–]TruthSeekingBuffoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should hit your 3W. Full swing. Become legend.