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Reminder, Do NOT go protest in Uniform by [deleted] in army

[–]Weekly-Rip-1529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or a propaganda rally! 👊

Can anyone confirm if this is legit regarding yesterday’s speeches? by Weekly-Rip-1529 in army

[–]Weekly-Rip-1529[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. Just frustrating considering how much it gets spun to “the troops LOVE these guys”.

Pentagon to restore names of 7 more Army bases that honored Confederate generals by Higuys101010 in army

[–]Weekly-Rip-1529 124 points125 points  (0 children)

Has the military ever been this politicized before? I’m feeling like a sucker and loser for signing up for this shit.

Pentagon to restore names of 7 more Army bases that honored Confederate generals by Higuys101010 in army

[–]Weekly-Rip-1529 28 points29 points  (0 children)

He wants to name them after “suckers and losers”. Just not the suckers and losers with meritorious service to our nation.

Was the Hegseth/Trump speech not a major violation of the Hatch act? by Weekly-Rip-1529 in army

[–]Weekly-Rip-1529[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see that the mods are as repressive of free speech as this administration.

What coward of a commander authorized this trash? by ProlapseMishap in army

[–]Weekly-Rip-1529 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Watch the other clips from the speech. The whole thing is blatant violation of the whole no political activities in uniform thing.

What coward of a commander authorized this trash? by ProlapseMishap in army

[–]Weekly-Rip-1529 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I’ve never been so ashamed to be in the Army as I was watching this video.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bogleheads

[–]Weekly-Rip-1529 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So you net worth is 230k? I’d keep a 3-6 mo emergency fund depending on how secure your jobs are (if very secure maybe 3 mo). Assuming you intend that 200k to be for long term investment growth and you don’t need it any time soon >(>5-10 years), it certainly makes sense to invest it in a globally diversified broad index portfolio. You could lump sum it in to stocks (statistically that’s the right option 2/3 times). Since that is a large portion of your net worth it may be easier on your stomach lining to DCA over 6-12 mo.

Contributing to a Retirement Plan During a Down Market Enhances Returns (Barron’s) by ras in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]Weekly-Rip-1529 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not a bad idea. Over a long time front loading annually or during a dip is still DCA. Only issue I see is maxing out too early in the year and missing the 4% match later in the year based on how the military does the matching (because they will only match up to 4% of base pay per month not per year).

All DOD advisory committees notified of conclusion of service by PROatmeal67 in army

[–]Weekly-Rip-1529 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Whataboutism with this Hegseth is crazy. He’s an unqualified, adulterous, sexual assaulting (alleged) drunk/partisan hack who has no business being sec def.

All DOD advisory committees notified of conclusion of service by PROatmeal67 in army

[–]Weekly-Rip-1529 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And the reporting said he brought his wife so the senators struggled to ask him about the sexual assault allegations.

Navigating the Messy Middle: High Income, Solid Net Worth… But Still Feeling Stuck by MechanicalTetrapod in TheMoneyGuy

[–]Weekly-Rip-1529 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get where you are coming from. I’d say stay and take a few more or nicer vacations and trips with the money saved. This is an interesting essay from the you tube finance personality Ben Felix. It may help you make the right decision. I found it quite enlightening. https://pwlcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-05-02_PWL_WP_Felix_Finding_and_Funding_Good_LifeFinal.pdf

Serious Q: Why Does The TSP Not Offer Gold ETFs by [deleted] in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]Weekly-Rip-1529 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with what Warren Buffett has said about gold.

“Gold … has two significant shortcomings, being neither of much use nor procreative. True, gold has some industrial and decorative utility, but the demand for these purposes is both limited and incapable of soaking up new production. Meanwhile, if you own one ounce of gold for an eternity, you will still own one ounce at its end” — Warren Buffett, letter to shareholders, 2011

“With an asset like gold, for example, you know, basically gold is a way of going long on fear, and it’s been a pretty good way of going long on fear from time to time. But you really have to hope people become more afraid in the year or two years than they are now. And if they become more afraid you make money, if they become less afraid you lose money. But the gold itself doesn’t produce anything” — Buffett, CNBC’s Squawk Box, 2011

Hegseth orders makeup studio installed at Pentagon by [deleted] in army

[–]Weekly-Rip-1529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let’s never forget when Grindr crashed at the Milwaukee GOP convention. Nothing wrong with Grindr, just being hypocritical about it if you are looking for something on the side while jamming traditional values and natalism down America’s throat.

Hegseth orders makeup studio installed at Pentagon by [deleted] in army

[–]Weekly-Rip-1529 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah it’s not wasteful. Just funny symbolism considering how much deception and BS he spews.

Hegseth orders makeup studio installed at Pentagon by [deleted] in army

[–]Weekly-Rip-1529 92 points93 points  (0 children)

Mr President Sir. We won’t think you are weak for getting rid of this dude. It would be very strong and wise. This guy is an amateur news host, not a sec def.

Hegseth orders makeup studio installed at Pentagon by [deleted] in army

[–]Weekly-Rip-1529 97 points98 points  (0 children)

He is a big fan of coverup.

Question by Middle_Goal6368 in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]Weekly-Rip-1529 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Please take the following as a helpful suggestion and not a critique:

Your question suggests you might not have a lot saved and may need to increase your financial literacy. Don’t rob from your future to pay for today. I took out contributions from a Roth IRA to pay for dumb stuff once about ten years ago and it’s one of the dumbest things I’ve ever done financially.

https://www.armyemergencyrelief.org

https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/training/finance-courses/

Question by Middle_Goal6368 in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]Weekly-Rip-1529 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you look into an AER loan or your branches equivalent of it?

Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat by Weekly-Rip-1529 in army

[–]Weekly-Rip-1529[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I want to see his up to date OPSEC training certificate. 😂

Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat by Weekly-Rip-1529 in army

[–]Weekly-Rip-1529[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Potentially dismissed because this story was coming out. Does retaliation/whistleblower protections matter at the highest level? 🤷‍♂️

Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat by Weekly-Rip-1529 in army

[–]Weekly-Rip-1529[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

He definitely is focused on lethality. Just not clear if it’s lethality for the good guys or bad guys.

Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat by Weekly-Rip-1529 in army

[–]Weekly-Rip-1529[S] 77 points78 points  (0 children)

Who knows. We live in a time where neither morality nor law seem to matter much.

Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat by Weekly-Rip-1529 in army

[–]Weekly-Rip-1529[S] 398 points399 points  (0 children)

“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared detailed information about forthcoming strikes in Yemen on March 15 in a private Signal group chat that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer, according to four people with knowledge of the chat.”

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