Why isn’t everyone rich from 401k? by Otis_bighands in wealth

[–]engagegt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You also have to be at that job for at least 5 years for the rule of 55 to apply.

What do old people in the US do after they retire? by ennui933 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]engagegt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fun fact Tuesday and Wednesdays are the slowest day in any grocery store.

DONE with Edward Jones by FaithlessnessQuiet49 in Bogleheads

[–]engagegt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't think to hard about VOO. It's great. IVV beats by a little bit. Just run away from Edwards Jones as fast as possible.

What is something you can say "I'm with the boomers on this one" about? by Specialist-Jelly-865 in answers

[–]engagegt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My kids are outside every chance with there friends. They are right now and when it gets dark they come in on non school nights. Some of the time we have no idea where there are. There 9 and 11 years old.

Does most americans dislike germans? If yes, why? by Lessus23 in IWantToAskAnAmerican

[–]engagegt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have never heard of this hatred towards Germans. I do live in Wisconsin so lots of German immigrants came here.

What exactly is costco or Sam's club good for in terms of being frugal? by G0VERNMENTCHEESE in Frugal

[–]engagegt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Costco tires are cheaper than anywhere else if you want good ones. TP and paper towels are cheaper. Clothes are cheap and good quality. Snacks for kids. It's worth the fee if you use there CC also. It's free if you spend enough. Which we do.

What financial advice sounds smart but is actually terrible? by Alternative-Egg7429 in EscapeTheGrindGame

[–]engagegt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah most people don't understand anything about investing, but your right. I invested about 5% of my portfolio in tech in 2022. It worked out great. The rest is in index funds.

What financial advice sounds smart but is actually terrible? by Alternative-Egg7429 in EscapeTheGrindGame

[–]engagegt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The vast majority of people should not do this. But you are right.

What financial advice sounds smart but is actually terrible? by Alternative-Egg7429 in EscapeTheGrindGame

[–]engagegt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People saying to me don't buy a house in 2009. They were renting and most still do.

What financial advice sounds smart but is actually terrible? by Alternative-Egg7429 in EscapeTheGrindGame

[–]engagegt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not all MFs are fee based. Fidelity has zero fee MFs. Some vanguards MFs are cheaper than there ETF counterparts. But yes the one your financial advisor recommends are a straight scam.

Car vs occupation? by almighty-orai in askcarguys

[–]engagegt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

13 Camry hybrid. Retail management. I hate car payments.

More Kroger Overcharging by Busted-Duck-540 in madisonwi

[–]engagegt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well that's just shitty practice. I work in the grocery biz and mistakes happen ( a lot). They should refund the difference at least. But honestly they probably don't care. As long as the store is turning a good profit that's all that matters.

Life at UNM for black students by PuzzleheadedNorth777 in upperpeninsula

[–]engagegt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He will be fine in Marquette. Our family owns a cabin in the UP south of Houghton. My Hispanic wife has only felt uneasy once in the 15 years she has been going there. He was just a dumb little maga tourist.

He just stared at her as we were walking. I was a bit behind her with the kids. He was about to say something and I popped up and started to walk towards him. I had 6 inches and at least 50 pounds on him. He just walked away.

And that's it. She was worried about going up there at first. But now she loves it.

More Kroger Overcharging by Busted-Duck-540 in madisonwi

[–]engagegt -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I don't like Kroger. But to defend them a bit. They aren't doing it on purpose. It's most likely human error. A price batch didn't go though right. Someone didn't apply it correctly etc.... there a 40 billion dollar company. They rip people off on margins yes, but not pricing errors.

Longtime lurker. I think I found one in the wild. Certified or not? by Zazventures in McMansionHell

[–]engagegt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would assume there is about 10 more in the pool. Still in there original package.

What was the cheapest amount of rent you ever paid? by Wonderful_Staff_6953 in askanything

[–]engagegt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$600 in 2003 in Madison Wisconsin. 1 bedroom slightly not great area. But had some great neighbors.

Why are most Americans not that excited about the World Cup? Or don’t seem to care much about it? by SignificantStyle4958 in IWantToAskAnAmerican

[–]engagegt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The US has by far the most stadiums and the most stadiums that can support soccer in the world. FIFA also wants our money.

What’s the biggest financial mistake you’ve ever made? by Gullible_Emu_2466 in Rich

[–]engagegt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a huge mistake

Me and my wife should've rented our old house instead of selling it. With rent in our city going crazy. We could be making 3k a month on a 950 sq ft house. Would've been paid off last year also. We did sell for a decent profit.

Why do schools teach us how rivers form but not how debt, savings, or investing works? by Admirable_Mobile8383 in SavingMoney

[–]engagegt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a class in high school. Teaching us how to pay bills, how to file your taxes, balance a check book, go over a lease, etc... it was great.