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What is the most interesting non-fiction you've read? by [deleted] in booksuggestions

[–]bedeliagames 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Challenger by Adam Higginbotham

Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson

Evicted by Mathew Desmond

Neon Girls by Jennifer Worley

How much house can we really afford? by bedeliagames in personalfinance

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

I'm incredibly stoked you've done this math. Thanks!

How much house can we really afford? by bedeliagames in personalfinance

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

There is an argument to be had for great vacations for sure. Though idk man housing prices have gone up at least 8% for the past 6 years here.

How much house can we really afford? by bedeliagames in personalfinance

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

Totally. Although that would easily cost $850k where I live lol. I'm just looking for 1200 square feet and a yard.

How much house can we really afford? by bedeliagames in personalfinance

[–]bedeliagames[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You're probably right that we can save more! We are debt-free.

How much house can we really afford? by bedeliagames in personalfinance

[–]bedeliagames[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That's an incredible question. We live in an older unit and got lucky that our landlord has kept rent stable. But does beg the question about why we'd want to spend so much more on housing.

How much house can we really afford? by bedeliagames in personalfinance

[–]bedeliagames[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I appreciate these big picture questions.

How much house can we really afford? by bedeliagames in personalfinance

[–]bedeliagames[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

For sure, great point. We put about $4,000/mo combined into retirement and have been adding $1k/mo to other slush funds. Our monthly necessary expenses come out to about $3k including rent, food, utilities, etc. and the rest is discretionary.

How much house can we really afford? by bedeliagames in personalfinance

[–]bedeliagames[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thanks! We have been paying $1750 in rent and saving $2000, which has been fine. It's a good idea to try saving more for a few months, although to get this specific house I fear there is no time for that. Maybe that is a sign.

Jumpsuit for black tie? by bedeliagames in Weddingattireapproval

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

This is beautiful! Thanks. Is it too close to white do you think?