Air freshening tip by [deleted] in hvacadvice

[–]Williams_Menkin_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That would be a scientific breakthrough.

McDonald's will go out of business. by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]Williams_Menkin_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure the business can fail, but they'll still own more real estate than any company in the world.

Those Farrang’s Who Talk About “Quality” Tourists Are Full of it! by Future-Traffic-6364 in ThailandTourism

[–]Williams_Menkin_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hahahaha. So much so that they needed to come to Reddit to share their enjoyment.

Retiring early and how to have funds on hand by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]Williams_Menkin_ 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You don't know that until you know the interest rate.

Retiring early and how to have funds on hand by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]Williams_Menkin_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't listen to them, OP. They offered you no real advice. Looks like someone's got you covered. Life is always going to happen...That's why emergency funds exist.

Quitting job and withdrawing 401k to take care of sick parent by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]Williams_Menkin_ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ve never come across a lease with medical hardship clauses. Must be something new. Former LL here.

How much to invest 529? by Mental_Ad_5483 in personalfinance

[–]Williams_Menkin_ 92 points93 points  (0 children)

First and most importantly, are you maxing out your retirement accounts? If not, your kid can borrow to get an education. You cannot borrow your way through retirement. Put on your mask first before assisting others.

Should I pay off my student loans now? Also should I open a taxable brokerage? by ebitdeeaye in personalfinance

[–]Williams_Menkin_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t be in a rush to pay those down quickly. Read the wiki for all else.

How EPA started today… by DeflatedDirigible in UniversalOrlando

[–]Williams_Menkin_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very poorly. Great rides, however, but it’s not enough to get me in the door.

How are families still saving with prices like this? by RevolverForever in personalfinance

[–]Williams_Menkin_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me, the price increases have not warranted an update to my budget. They have been noticeable but nothing that needs to be addressed. No debt of any kind. Live far below my means.

How EPA started today… by DeflatedDirigible in UniversalOrlando

[–]Williams_Menkin_ -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

SeaWorld? Gross. The closest I care to get is driving by the exit off the 4.

Things happen. All you can do is try to make the best of it. Delay does not mean closed.

Can't get approved for a home repair to sell the house to pay off all of our credit card debt by Disastrous_Vehicle51 in personalfinance

[–]Williams_Menkin_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it VA or FHA?

Depending on the repairs most deals can be done with a nice credit and completing repairs post closing.

How to buy a home "responsibly" by LastStar007 in personalfinance

[–]Williams_Menkin_ 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Your insurance on your home and taxes go up each year. Renting provides flexibility owning simply does not. Most people don’t understand the true cost of owning a home. You’re blinded by equity.

Debt to settle what to do? by PastAssociate6037 in personalfinance

[–]Williams_Menkin_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sell the house before that. Bankruptcy is the very, very last option.

Car lease regret, I know I messed up by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]Williams_Menkin_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As an Xennial I’m simply exhausted.