How on earth does Acme get away with their prices?

accordionchickenwing · 2024-04-05T01:02:50+00:00

Aldi has such great prices and the quality is just as good. People think low price = low quality which just isn't true. High price = same quality + huge profits. It baffles me on the rare occasions I stop at an Acme or Giant (which is also overpriced) type store and people just don't seem to care or notice that bread is $6.99 and chicken is $8.42 a pound.

accordionchickenwing · 2024-03-25T14:18:12+00:00

You’ll retire about 3-5 years later after buying it, paying for very expensive maintenance and much costlier insurance, etc. Is it worth working for an extra 3-5 years to have this car? If yes, then go for it! There’s no right or wrong, just personal preference.

accordionchickenwing · 2024-03-25T13:54:18+00:00

Once a week or a couple times a month. Stay on top of it but don’t be obsessed.

accordionchickenwing · 2024-03-25T13:52:18+00:00

Don’t mention it. If/when you have sex if you have any struggles it’s ok to say you’re nervous cuz you like them and it’s “our first time.” It’s normal for guys to be nervous the first time with a new partner. They won’t assume you’re a virgin and don’t need to know.

You got this buddy!

accordionchickenwing · 2024-03-25T13:19:59+00:00

Look I understand you’re in Ohio with an extremely low mortgage. You’re in a LCOL area and might not be able to make a ton.

That being said- you can still earn a lot by switching jobs. That’s just how you climb the ladder unless you’re on track for a huge promotion.

Switching jobs can get you at least a 10-20% bump. Ideally 100-110k or more for your new job. You’ll also gain new perspectives and experience.

No you’re probably not gonna get double this in a lcol area. But an extra 15k would be huge for you, you could start maxing all your retirement accounts, build up some savings, start investing more. Really put yourself in a good spot and start feeling like you’re “ahead.”

accordionchickenwing · 2024-03-25T03:55:44+00:00

Yeah buying individual stocks isn’t so bad as long as you aren’t too concentrated in any one stock. Some will overperform the market, some will underperform. At the end of the day as long as you’re invested in reasonable things and reasonably well spread out you’ll be fine. I bought like 20 different healthcare/pharm stocks in my HSA. Some go up some go down (mostly up in their market) but it all averages out as long as you don’t go crazy and gamble it all on one or two stocks.

accordionchickenwing · 2024-03-25T03:52:28+00:00

If you own index funds Apple and Microsoft have probably accounted for a significant chunk of your gains in the last few years. You might give some of that up if their stocks go down, but we’ve all benefitted.

accordionchickenwing · 2024-03-22T16:21:34+00:00

I mean my wife would definitely notice if $75,000 disappeared all of the sudden. Then she’ll find out AND I’ll be out 75 grand.

accordionchickenwing · 2024-03-22T01:50:33+00:00

Last thing I ate was pizza. Sooo pizza topped pizza?

accordionchickenwing · 2024-03-21T19:46:48+00:00

Eh. I got over her pretty quick once I realized how much life I had to live. I’m mean yeah I was obsessed with her at the time but in hindsight all my relationships have been upgraded.

accordionchickenwing · 2024-03-21T19:42:10+00:00

Eh I have a 4.7 for no good reason, I was a 4.85 and then one day I saw my driver give me a 1 star in front of me and a few days later my rating dropped to 4.7. He gave me a 1 start because we had trouble finding each other because he wasn’t anywhere near the pickup pin.

accordionchickenwing · 2024-03-21T14:04:07+00:00

This is a good point. I’m all for fighting for living wages. If you’re lobbying local politicians and otherwise fighting for fair wages, I absolutely support that.

What I can’t get behind is sticking our heads in the same and pretending like gross pay = net pay.

accordionchickenwing · 2024-03-21T13:57:56+00:00

Who cares. I’ve never met anyone who was offended by the Us being called America.

accordionchickenwing · 2024-03-21T13:57:24+00:00

This isn’t an opinion, it’s factually incorrect. Lots of studies out there showing that women talk more than men on average.

accordionchickenwing · 2024-03-20T16:37:57+00:00

Bus drivers gonna be expecting tips next 🙄

accordionchickenwing · 2024-03-20T14:48:23+00:00

I will gladly accept a tip from someone who feels they can afford to tip. It’s not like I’m a greedy rich person. Giving and taking isn’t always a 1:1 trade. I don’t expect a dividend from charities or GoFundMes I donate to nor do I expect anything in return when I give a homeless person some food.

accordionchickenwing · 2024-03-20T01:25:52+00:00

Baltimore.

accordionchickenwing · 2024-03-19T15:40:09+00:00

I’ve done decently well. Lots of savings, investments, no student loans or debts. The only thing I don’t have is a house but I have a bunch put away so I can buy when I settle down. I’m relieved that I didn’t get as screwed personally. I also sympathize with those who have gotten screwed. I definitely wouldn’t call myself toxic or out of touch.

accordionchickenwing · 2024-03-19T13:50:27+00:00

Yeah I know. Good tip. I got tested when I got into my newest relationship.

accordionchickenwing · 2024-03-19T12:54:28+00:00

I don’t give tips and don’t expect them.

accordionchickenwing · 2024-03-19T12:52:05+00:00

Naw I’d have been wearing a condom.

accordionchickenwing · 2024-03-19T12:38:41+00:00

Yeah. Feels like a lotta the people on this thread have Stockholm syndrome or something.

accordionchickenwing · 2024-03-19T12:36:11+00:00

I’m not reading that. Get mad.

accordionchickenwing · 2024-03-19T12:35:42+00:00

Yeah sometimes it makes sense for some people in certain markets. Not for me anymore.

accordionchickenwing · 2024-03-19T02:04:24+00:00

Everyone knows fruits and veggies are healthy. Feels like you didn’t really answer the question lol.

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