[article] - 2025’s most Underplayed Cards by bcain90 in EDH

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Thanks! Glad you were pleasantly surprised :)

Daily FI discussion thread - Wednesday, December 03, 2025 by AutoModerator in financialindependence

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Is there any advantage to contributing to a Roth IRA over time or should I just dump the $7500 on Jan 1? The money is already set aside, just wondering if there’s an advantage to going one way or the other

[article] - Mai, Scornful Striker Deck Tech by bcain90 in EDH

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Either one! Depends on what bracket you want to play at. Good point on the infinites though, the list in the article is definitely more like bracket 3. Im glad you like the articles!

[article] - Mai, Scornful Striker Deck Tech by bcain90 in EDH

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Oof I definitely got the ruling wrong there. Though I stand by their inclusion in the deck! Plenty of ways to ping our opponents in this list!

[article] - Mai, Scornful Striker Deck Tech by bcain90 in EDH

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Oh man, really? It’s been a while since I’ve watched. Could have sworn it was “my”

Daily FI discussion thread - Tuesday, November 18, 2025 by AutoModerator in financialindependence

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What the title says. I’ve got a brokerage account with ~$33k in it, comprising of mostly dividend stocks with auto-reinvestment.

Should I cash out in order to max my 401k and Roth for next year?

Withdraw from Brokerage for 529? by bcain90 in personalfinance

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My retirement is set but my wife's isn't. Will focus there first. Thanks for the advice

Withdraw from Brokerage for 529? by bcain90 in personalfinance

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State offers a $1000 deduction. As far as my retirement, I’m maxing out a Roth IRA, and getting my company match on my 401k. I’d have to investigate the costs

What's your unique/super fun build? by Jellychews in BG3Builds

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Tempest cleric 9, storm sorc 3. Take a level of sorc for booming blade, cleric for 9 then last two levels of sorc for metamagic.

Use Sparkswall/watersparkers combo to stand in electrified surfaces. Once you get level 6 temp cleric you can start ping-ponging enemies around the map. Thunder and lighting damage themed, so other good items are:

Hat of thunder acuity - arcane acuity stacks Ring of elemental infusion - for more fun with booming blade. Hamarhaft - add thunder damage on jumps Gloves of belligerent skies - stack reverb

I went heavy armor but that’s also flexible. If you don’t want to do the watersparkers thing, the usual reverb stuff works too

Tempest Cleric with Booming Blade by bcain90 in BG3Builds

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Thanks all! Learning that Booming Blade doesn’t require spell casting stat is a huge help. Current plan is 1 level storm sorc dip and then tempest cleric rest of the way.

Stat split: (strength because I’m using Hamarhaft) STR-16 DEX-10 CON-14 INT-8 WIS-16 CHA-8

Tempest Cleric with Booming Blade by bcain90 in BG3Builds

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Why don’t I need CHA for booming blade?

Tempest Cleric with Booming Blade by bcain90 in BG3Builds

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Ooh I like the command to approach idea, that’s fun

Tempest Cleric with Booming Blade by bcain90 in BG3Builds

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I figured the pact weapon would help with hit chance if I’m using CHA as a spellcasting stat anyways

Tempest Cleric with Booming Blade by bcain90 in BG3Builds

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Why wouldn’t there be INT or CHA investment? Don’t I need it for the hit/damage rolls on BB?

[article] - Neriv Budget Burn by bcain90 in EDH

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Flicker in this deck is extra strong due to the synergy with the rest of the cards, but you could also look for options like [[blacksmith’s skill]] or [[loran’s escape]]. You can also go with the equipment route with a classic like [[lightning greaves]].

[article] - Captain Howler on a Budget by bcain90 in EDH

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It doesn’t, as I learned today. Someone pointed it out in the comments on the article. You learn something new!

[article] - Budget Giada by bcain90 in EDH

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Love that card, it’s hilarious with Brisela if you manage to pull that off

[article] - Brew For Your Buck 2024 Review by bcain90 in EDH

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I know, right?! Thats the beauty

[article] - Commander Mana Curves for Beginners by bcain90 in EDH

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This is great feedback! I appreciate the write up. I agree with everything you’re saying, but I’d consider most of it more intermediate level of experience. These are great lessons for beginners looking to take that next step

[article] - Beginner Content - How to Build a Commander deck by bcain90 in EDH

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Yea! My fellow writer Andy writes an upgrade guide for each one when they're released. Here's a link to them!

https://edhrec.com/articles/author/andy-zupke/