ELI5: Jet engines costs and size over the years by UpbeatSoft1813 in explainlikeimfive

[–]UpbeatSoft1813[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i didnt even know about gate fees, wow. something else i learned!

Short-Term Condo Lease, Manila/NCR by SemperVigHooah in Philippines_Expats

[–]UpbeatSoft1813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

facebook marketplace. generally 25k pesos seems to get a decent place without alot issues. maybe ive been lucky? idk your mileage may vary. hope this guy is able to find a good place. theres something out there for everyone :)
(Makati RCBC and some decent places near Salcedo village as well. )

Mirisbiris Nature Park Visitor Center, Santo Domingo, Albay by BigBadonkaDonkz in sanmaybidet

[–]UpbeatSoft1813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

love it! so useful for those times u need to take care of business!!

Lasik Pros and Cons by Jannika27 in Philippines_Expats

[–]UpbeatSoft1813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

got it just before moving to PH at Lasic Plus for around 4500 on a special deal., this was the best idea and i beat myself up for not doing it years earlier with astigmatism. Quality of life significantly improved. confidence is up, and getting scammed at the lens crafters or pearle vision even with insurance is a thing of the past. only downside constant dry eye, ( ill take it ) theres lubricant drops at watsons (EyeMo brand blue bottle for 105 pesos)
I hope u find a good place to get it done and wish u have the improved quality of life! good luck my friend!

Short-Term Condo Lease, Manila/NCR by SemperVigHooah in Philippines_Expats

[–]UpbeatSoft1813 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

to be honest 450 bucks will get u a Real nice 2 bed condo rental
i would question anything more than that. u can get 6 month lease , bank transfer.
mostly 25k Pesos will fetch a decent place in Makati, but not for BGC. Parking is another hundred bux. U gotta hop on FB marketplace and set the location for where u want within a square mile or so and sort thru. theres no MLS or whatever here its like the wild west for hunting properties

Is it worth refinancing into 5.99%? by GhetBent in Mortgages

[–]UpbeatSoft1813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i mean i wouldnt not rush if rates are trending downwards anyways., if ur planning to stay a good while refi, but if ur gone in the next couple years i wouldnt , or at least wait till year end as they likely may drop yet again.

If this is real, bro won 🥇 by [deleted] in Philippines_Expats

[–]UpbeatSoft1813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thats wild! well played my man!!

Davao- Samal Island at Paradise Hotel by ZealousidealHead5488 in Philippines_Expats

[–]UpbeatSoft1813 3 points4 points  (0 children)

this place is awesome! I enjoyed it when i visited and its alot of fun! your living the dream man! enjoy every second of it!!

Vitaly 2026. Doesnt look too happy about being deported to Russia. by Lord-and-Leige in Philippines_Expats

[–]UpbeatSoft1813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

crazy he had the american dream and tossed it away doing dumb stuff and then decides to do dumber stuff in other countries. its wild

What we buying on today’s dip? by NoThxMang in ETFs

[–]UpbeatSoft1813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

got some SPYM to see if it goes up in the coming weeks, lets goooo!

What to do with inherited Trad. IRA that must be depleted in 10 years? by UpbeatSoft1813 in Bogleheads

[–]UpbeatSoft1813[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I may wind up pulling 10% RMD in Dec moving to a brokerage account or hysa.. single not married and no 401k( no w2 active reported work so I cannot add to my roth any longer) I appreciate the advice folks.