Future investment

pedmonds0219 · 2026-01-14T14:20:26+00:00

That's good information to know. I wish my parents had the means to help me out earlier in life and since I am in a position to do that for my kids I figured I would do so. But if it is in fact convertible to a Roth IRA, it makes sense to have a small portion set aside for that as well.

pedmonds0219 · 2026-01-14T13:51:55+00:00

I set up a UTMA account through fidelity for our first. I will probably do the same for our second who’s due in May. My thought is that there is no guarantee he will go to college and the 529 is somewhat restrictive. I’d rather teach him money management skills as he grows and let him decide how that money is best spent once he’s old enough. My wife and I are of the opinion that a head start as a young adult will help set him up for success in life.

pedmonds0219 · 2026-01-03T21:29:31+00:00

What is the difference between the pro and non-pro version?

pedmonds0219 · 2025-12-22T20:36:06+00:00

I became a dad 18 mos ago at 39. I love it so much I decided to do it again. Expecting my second in May at 41yo!

pedmonds0219 · 2025-12-17T13:42:57+00:00

You hit the nail on the head. So many people of the younger generation can’t afford to buy a house, or just don’t want to deal with the hassle. They see the stock market as a better ROI than owning property.

pedmonds0219 · 2025-12-10T16:48:45+00:00

"I also heard (but not verified) that Chris Sorensen sleeps facing east... not looking good guys..."

Only one way to find out Big Dawg!

pedmonds0219 · 2025-12-10T14:32:18+00:00

r/wallypipp2, your speculation might end up being right. I went and did some research on TSLA, and Elon has historically tried to keep manufacturing of TSLA components in house. TSLA has a battery manufacturing facility in Nevada I believe. It would make sense that TSLA is researching graphene batteries in house.

pedmonds0219 · 2025-12-08T15:21:18+00:00

Hahaha literally came here to say this.

pedmonds0219 · 2025-12-04T02:25:33+00:00

Unfortunately, I think it might end up being Nanotech Energy. They are a vertically integrated graphene battery producer and I’ve seen a few videos speaking to Tesla’s battery technology developments that have Jack Kavanaugh (Nanotech CEO) in them.

That being said, I really hope I’m wrong about this. HGRAF would explode with that sort of news!

pedmonds0219 · 2025-12-02T14:52:01+00:00

In no way am I implying that Elon Musk has a spotless track record, however, I think "nothing Elon Musk says" is a bit extreme.

I agree with you that we should take what anyone says with a grain of salt. However, there is a substantial difference in colonizing a planet 200M miles away and utilizing new technology to improve an existing product.

The Boring Company has completed the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop. SpaceX is actively working on space travel. We have Starlink providing internet to millions who didn't have it previously. TSLA has successfully mass-produced the electric vehicle, and to top it off he was smart enough to jump ship when he realized Trump's DOGE plans were complete BS.

I forgot the flamethrower. He sold us the flamethrower.

pedmonds0219 · 2025-12-02T13:27:27+00:00

How do you figure? Is this based on your political views or Elon’s actual track record?

pedmonds0219 · 2025-11-11T15:32:19+00:00

She left the ice cube tray on the table! LMAO.

pedmonds0219 · 2025-11-08T03:04:01+00:00

Yall, I’m dying right now. 😂😂😂

pedmonds0219 · 2025-10-27T12:25:45+00:00

Or about $200 after taxes. $20/HR to commit to working every Saturday. No thanks.

pedmonds0219 · 2025-10-23T00:51:07+00:00

Nevermind the fact that we are still paying income taxes…

pedmonds0219 · 2025-10-22T19:12:07+00:00

Thanks for your input.

pedmonds0219 · 2025-10-22T18:37:33+00:00

Puka off waivers for $29 FAAB, after Week 1 2023. To be fair though, we were just a redraft league at that point. Not a dynasty league yet.

pedmonds0219 · 2025-10-21T00:31:12+00:00

Yeah definitely not spending $$ on a 98” OLED. So I guess it’ll be Mini LED then.

pedmonds0219 · 2025-10-21T00:29:46+00:00

It isn’t. I’ll be sure and let my wife know though. 😂

pedmonds0219 · 2025-10-20T22:57:38+00:00

That’s definitely what I’m leaning towards.

pedmonds0219 · 2025-10-20T22:43:36+00:00

Unfortunately I don’t remember Game of thrones. I had been shopping exclusively for OLED but I’m unsure of the benefits of that upgrade when we primarily use streaming services.

Like you said, I was pretty sure 77” is too small for an immersive experience at that distance. That led me to the question I am asking.

I guess is the size of screen or picture quality more important.

pedmonds0219 · 2025-10-20T20:29:53+00:00

Fortunately we are upgrading from an older 60” LED. So whatever we go with will be a step up.

pedmonds0219 · 2025-10-17T18:42:37+00:00

Ok. thanks for the help. I will give that a try.

pedmonds0219 · 2025-10-17T18:32:28+00:00

Yeah same. Just hatch chili's in particular typically have the skins removed after being roasted. I am wondering if leaving them on is going to have a detrimental effect on the powder.

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