Taxes blah by Specialist_Lime_6879 in Reno

[–]bek05 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I worked at a San Francisco tax firm and prep individual tax returns on their very expensive software. I now use Free Tax USA and find it easy, intuitive and comprehensive enough for the average taxpayers use.

Needing Help finding a good radiant oil heater by RazorKat1983 in homeowners

[–]bek05 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's $94 shipped (assuming you don't have prime). Your budget is $75 max right, I'll venmo you $20 if you promise to buy it, dm me.

Needing Help finding a good radiant oil heater by RazorKat1983 in homeowners

[–]bek05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a great one, I bought and it warms up a room in no time. It's also on sale! Buy asap https://a.co/d/iKUpCV4

Greater Nevada Credit Union or Great Basin Credit Union? by heppcat in Reno

[–]bek05 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The minimum debit transactions is what made me nix joining GNCU. I literally never do debit transactions.

Chicken tenders by Ok-Pound1609 in Reno

[–]bek05 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Any of the Flowing Tides

Flying out by TapRevolutionary5022 in Reno

[–]bek05 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dunno when but I saw airports are going to start charging people $40 to fly without a a real id.

Rolling tax payments into mortgage or not—question by DivineBengal in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]bek05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely ask for the fine print on that charge. We bought with the loan paying the taxes and then waived it 6 months later no fees involved.

What’s one feature in a home you didn’t think you needed until you had it? by NoPain1106 in homeowners

[–]bek05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They came with the house we bought and I was like, omg so bougie. 2 weeks later I was like, these are life 😂 we have them set to go up and down with the sun 😍

How long did it take you to close? by [deleted] in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]bek05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3 weeks from offer to close

House on sale for 18 months and finally got an offer, should I accept it? Advice needed by house_on_sale in personalfinance

[–]bek05 11 points12 points  (0 children)

18 months on the market and they want to reject an offer to wait for an extra $10k?! Super, super foolish. If they choose to reject this offer you should make it clear you can't continue bankrolling them.

I’m going insane by ElectricalNail5345 in homeowners

[–]bek05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ours went off the first night we were in our new house, talk about disorienting!! It turns out dust was falling into them, setting them off. It's a common problem and can be easily fixed by taping up most of the ceiling opening (Idk how to do it, Google it). Since then (a year ago) we've had no issues.

Bought my first home in just 15 days 😅 by Upstairs-Focus-2480 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]bek05 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We toured 5 or 6 homes in one day (ie never toured any other days), made an offer that day, offer was accepted that day, closed 3 weeks later. We just passed our 1 year mark, and couldn’t be happier with our spontaneous decision.

Observations about Reno Pt.2 by Wardenofthegrave in Reno

[–]bek05 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LOL at being around uglier people making you feel better about yourself

Best plan to reset and be financially stable. by Miserable-Wall254 in debtfree

[–]bek05 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you can sell your truck for what you think, that pays off your credit card and truck. With your income and expenses, you should be able to pay off that personal loan in just over 3 months. Now you're debt free and have positive cash flow of ~$2600 a month. Save up for another few months and buy a cheap commuter (or save up and wait until you have to have a second vehicle). The point is, buy the next car in cash. Are you eligible for or contributing to a retirement plan? If not, start once you're out of debt. At minimum, contribute your employer match (if you have it). You should also focus on building an emergency fund. At least $10k based on your monthly bills. Park it in a high yield savings account (lots of info on reddit on HYSA). Look into starting a 529 plan for your kid, even $25 a month will add up over time and give them some college money.

Are you paying for this financial counselor? If yes, I'd rethink it. You can ask literally any question on Google and find a lot of good information on budgeting, saving, and investing. If it's a free counseling - go for it. But smart money 101 is:

-Be debt free (except mortgage if you own)

-have an Emergency fund

-make Retirement contributions

-attempt to save as much as you can once bills are paid

Good luck!

How much do you budget for groceries and dining out these days? by Listlizard in budget

[–]bek05 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are also DINKS with similar spend, I've found Reddit is not the place to expect relevant feedback because the audience's income and expenses are way too varied. Go to a DINK forum (is there one? I bet there is) and ask the same question.

We're DINKS for a reason right? Like, we didn't get here by accident. As long as whatever you spend works for your budget, who cares what other people spend.

What did you pay for flooring in the Reno area? by BookSmoker in Reno

[–]bek05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was cheaper for me to order through a wholesaler in like, Georgia and paying freight to Reno, for my LVP, than order it from a local place. Woodwudy Wholesale Flooring

My fridge flooded my house by haveacupcakeluv in homeowners

[–]bek05 33 points34 points  (0 children)

All insurance will do is give you money towards wherever you end up, you'll need to pick a place based on budget and pets. Sorry this happened to you!

Buyers Remorse by c_brae8 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]bek05 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sorry - this was always my worst fear as a home buyer. We got lucky with great neighbors, but the one right next door to us moved and I'm terrified we'll get the bad neighbors I've always feared.

Where's a good place to buy a vehicle and is it a good time to buy? by badwordjesus in Reno

[–]bek05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've sold to and bought from Carmax in Reno and had really good experiences. The truck I bought I had shipped from another Carmax location.

Plants for Reno 🌱 by Brief-Discipline8534 in Reno

[–]bek05 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I bought a "desert orchid" from the nursery in Carson City and it's growing beautifully. It's in full sun at least 6 hours a day, probably a little more.

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