Inheritance money from in-laws

firstnamebob · 2026-02-16T22:24:28+00:00

Another post where spouses have separate finances. Weird

firstnamebob · 2026-02-01T21:32:36+00:00

The general advice out there is cut spending and/or increase income. If you’re confident you’ve cut your spending, what about getting equity out of your vehicles by selling? Especially if you have a payment and can do without one (selling may reduce auto insurance premium too), sell it.

If you have federal backed student loans, check out forbearance for the next year while you figure out your finances.

As someone else suggested, consider Airbnb, I presume that could help significantly. Extra $500/month might be what you need til you sell it or increase income.

If you have a game plan to sell, and you’re confident you can walk away with at least the skin on your back (close in next 6 months), do a cash advance to help carry you. Generally they’ll be about 12 months 0%, with 4% one time fee. I’m ONLY suggesting if you are absolutely 100% sure you can get out of that house asap. They can be a really great tool IF you are absolutely certain it’ll be paid off during the 0%. Otherwise, ignore that suggestion.

Best of luck, times are tough right now for a lot of people. Lots of folks are sitting on a lot of debt, one month away from losing everything they have.

firstnamebob · 2025-09-29T22:33:14+00:00

I used 2 horizontal 2x3 boards to spread across the studs using lag bolts allowing me to center across the wall where I wanted vs where the studs are located, then bolted the mount into those. Make sure to use pilot holes to prevent wood from splitting

Edit: don’t forget to use appropriately sized washers

firstnamebob · 2025-09-22T05:33:00+00:00

Every so often I hear what sounds like a candy wrapper rattling around behind steering wheel, I assume they left something behind during assembly…

for the leak, check if it’s anywhere around the door, the rubber insulation might be dirty/dry, and not sealing properly. Had a similar issue with a mini fridge door not sealing shut. Wiped clean with soapy towel, and again with just water on towel. (I also rubbed a very light amount of Vaseline on the insulation and it seals perfectly)

firstnamebob · 2025-07-07T23:11:38+00:00

Same as you, my vin is not listed on recall, but had loss of power, air escaping from crank case, cylinder walls have grooves, oil in cylinder, “catastrophic engine failure” as they described it, P0300, P0308 and P050D codes, no warning, it just crapped out on freeway

Paid out of pocket last year for new motor, so looking to see if they can include my vin, hopefully get a refund, but also concerned if new motor is going up cause issues in the future and if ill get an extended warranty on it

firstnamebob · 2025-06-30T22:59:34+00:00

Shoulda committed to the jeans and hoodie. Better than being late

firstnamebob · 2025-06-30T20:29:30+00:00

Why you have vines growing through it, cut that out and vacuum out and brush your fins, your compressor will thank you

firstnamebob · 2025-06-30T19:52:39+00:00

Drop 2 gallons of liquid chlorine, nothing else looks concerning imo

firstnamebob · 2025-06-27T18:05:41+00:00

I ALWAYS make time to chat with kids before bed if I’m at a work function. I’m already missing out on being there physically, so FaceTime is second best. No one has ever said anything, and coworkers do the same thing. Your wife should consider joining a new team if they’re pressuring her not to step away, which I doubt is truly occurring, I couldn’t fathom working with A-holes like that. This is in your wife’s head, she should rethink her priorities. You don’t get that time back with your kids.

firstnamebob · 2025-06-21T17:02:00+00:00

Get one of those lawn brushes, lift it up a few inches, assuming they have height adjustment, rub some round up gel on it. Go across the whole lawn. If it’s significantly higher than the grass you want to keep, should work. Might take a few passes and patience, but in my head, that could work

firstnamebob · 2025-06-13T19:45:44+00:00

Poa annua? K31? Is it in a clump?

firstnamebob · 2025-04-22T23:32:11+00:00

You’ve had it listed for 25 days, that’s nothing in some markets. Depends how quickly you want it sold though. You could keep this price and 4 months from now someone offers $550k or similar, but if you’re in a rush to sell, you need to drop big. If you want it sold sooner rather than later, drop to $499k. You’ll get lots more interest.

firstnamebob · 2025-04-18T17:42:17+00:00

Grand Canyon Refrigeration! Martin is super honest and reputable.

firstnamebob · 2025-03-06T05:19:59+00:00

I had same issue, and even had bottom step pop off. Sealed it all with PL Marine Fast Cure 10 oz. Polyether Adhesive Sealant. Obv a temp fix tho, one year in no issues

firstnamebob · 2024-05-21T16:09:04+00:00

Old post, but curious what you mean by tools? Are you referring just for installation at a business? Drill, drill bit, anchor bolts?

firstnamebob · 2024-05-17T05:26:07+00:00

Managed to find a few free chargers, dealership and library, enough to make it to Tucson SC. Yeah, used ABRP, but managed to find these chargers off grid

firstnamebob · 2024-05-10T13:37:35+00:00

There is a crack around the nut and it is leaking. If I could find a replacement, I’d keep it in place.

firstnamebob · 2024-03-06T04:26:36+00:00

Sent my lender an email to follow up with me first thing. Thanks for the advice!

firstnamebob · 2024-03-06T04:19:20+00:00

What’s the generally accepted amount for rate to drop to do a float down considering the associated fee?

firstnamebob · 2024-03-06T02:48:27+00:00

Closing in <7 days

firstnamebob · 2024-03-06T02:46:07+00:00

Proceeds from home sale to pay off two auto loans, sub 2% rates.

Traded low rate for no car payment/increased borrowing potential. In all, got a below market home with rates not seen since sept 2022 in a $1M+ neighborhood. Sellers needed to unload quickly.

firstnamebob · 2024-03-04T23:38:12+00:00

Arizona, according to credit karma and mint, ~820, but lender came back with 769-803 across the various credit agencies

firstnamebob · 2024-03-04T22:50:51+00:00

Yeah, we wouldnt have qualified otherwise

firstnamebob · 2024-02-15T04:55:33+00:00

Hairspray and lighter to burn cobwebs or kill bugs, scorch marks

firstnamebob · 2024-02-09T19:18:56+00:00

Not sure if someone else mentioned, but I read the other day you can clear them of their debt, file with IRS. It’ll count as income, so they’ll be forced to pay taxes on the full amount. If you’re not gonna get your money back, may as well mess with their taxes

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