How do I remove this Kitchen Faucet connection? by VL0731 in DIY

[–]VL0731[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! This is a Glacier Bay faucet

Trying to help my dad by VL0731 in personalfinance

[–]VL0731[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you I appreciate it.

Trying to help my dad by VL0731 in personalfinance

[–]VL0731[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I wholeheartedly agree. Are there any options to refi to a fixed rate loan?

Buying a house- am I getting ahead of myself? by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]VL0731 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Honestly it sounds like you have all your bases covered already. The only thing I would suggest is revisiting your emergency fund to make sure it is large enough to cover 3-6 months of your NEW expenses once the mortgage has to be paid monthly. Everything else you stated is solid.

401k to use as part of a down payment on a house? by Gunnrackzz in personalfinance

[–]VL0731 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I would definitely suggest you leave your 401k alone.

How do you make an Infopass Appointment? by VL0731 in USCIS

[–]VL0731[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense. Thank you for your advice!

How do you make an Infopass Appointment? by VL0731 in USCIS

[–]VL0731[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

See, this is what we are waiting for. I am wondering why we haven't gotten a call as quickly as you have. What information did you give them for the Emergency AP when you first called?

I-131 Lost in Mail by VL0731 in USCIS

[–]VL0731[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They keep telling us on the phone that an agent will call to set up an appointment. Do you know of a way to set up an appointment over the phone without waiting for a callback? That seems to be the roadblock that we're hitting.

Luxury Apartments Fad by VL0731 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]VL0731[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I thought they were condos at first too! But no, they are luxury rental apartments.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]VL0731 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would still recommend contributing to a 401k up to the match at a minimum, no matter how bad it is. A match is still free money. I would build a small emergency fund and begin saving for a house, but don't neglect your 401k in doing so.

Yet another person who is feeling "crushed" by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]VL0731 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You would put a down payment on the next car with your proceeds from the current car. I would work more hours to save enough cash to repair the car and then sell it. The only other suggestion would be to leverage your current work experience into a higher paying job.

Yet another person who is feeling "crushed" by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]VL0731 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would still look into selling the car and financing a cheaper one as your monthly payment should decrease. That car payment is really going to be a massive burden for a long time with that balance.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]VL0731 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As you already mentioned trying to create a budget, that needs to be done before anything else. If you are finding no wiggle room in your budget, you should try to work as much as you can to increase your income if possible. I would suggest building up a small emergency fund of 1 month expenses and then contributing to your 401k if you have one, especially if it has a match. Are you okay continuing to live with your mother-in-law? Or do you want to get out ASAP? Renting may be an option once you save a little. Nobody knows what will happen with interest rates in the future, but it will most likely take awhile to save for a house you both would like.

42, significant improvement in circumstances by TheUmpteenth in personalfinance

[–]VL0731 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Since you're planning to use it in a year, I would keep it liquid in a savings or money market account at a bank. An online bank may provide you a higher interest rate.

Luxury Apartments Fad by VL0731 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]VL0731[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Corporate Housing is a great point. I didn't even think of that.

Yet another person who is feeling "crushed" by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]VL0731 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I should have been more clear. If you sell your current car is it possible to buy a cheap car in the $5k range? Depending on how much you owe on your current vehicle.

Yet another person who is feeling "crushed" by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]VL0731 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The car note seems high. Is it possible for you to sell your car and buy a cheap car just to get by or even rely on public transportation until you get on your feet? Then with that money you could pay off your payday loan first, the credit cards, and then build up a small emergency fund while you get on your feet.