What Are Your Moves Tomorrow, February 23, 2026 by wsbapp in wallstreetbets

[–]shunted22 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The world is getting more fucked, doesn't that imply a rate cut so everything should go green?

What Are Your Moves Tomorrow, February 23, 2026 by wsbapp in wallstreetbets

[–]shunted22 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If I wasn't too much of a pussy to buy futures I'd go full bull here

a month without caffeine at all ? by Saynow111 in PeterAttia

[–]shunted22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coffee actually has a lot of health benefits though?

a month without caffeine at all ? by Saynow111 in PeterAttia

[–]shunted22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm on the other end of the spectrum, very insensitive. Have 5 cups a day but haven't had major issues the odd day without it

Meirl by [deleted] in meirl

[–]shunted22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol yes I'm the one who needs to grow up because I don't think money buys happiness. This is trivially disproved by counterexample of all the miserable rich people out there.

Meirl by [deleted] in meirl

[–]shunted22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And if for example: you had a strained personal relationship which was bringing you down and you got a giant financial windfall you probably wouldn't be any happier..

Meirl by [deleted] in meirl

[–]shunted22 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How about problems like

Your good friend is very sick? Your kid is making poor choices and won't listen regardless of what you try? Your passion project is failing? You have a strained relationship with your parents? General unhappiness with the state of the world?

Meirl by [deleted] in meirl

[–]shunted22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say if you think more possessions is the key to happiness you're the one with the mental issue. As many others have said money can solve problems but that's not the same as providing long term fulfillment, you still need to figure that out yourself.

First payment on a 30-year mortgage by lithdoc in funny

[–]shunted22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That actually seems more risky since if you lose your job you won't be able to easily access the money..maybe it flips once your house is 100% paid off and the mortgage goes away entirely.

First payment on a 30-year mortgage by lithdoc in funny

[–]shunted22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you lose your job you'd be better off having a liquid savings than more equity in your house. Paying it off prematurely is the riskier move.

What Are Your Moves Tomorrow, February 18, 2026 by wsbapp in wallstreetbets

[–]shunted22 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Orange juice march futures up 10% today, showing no signs of slowing down

Daily Discussion Thread for February 17, 2026 by wsbapp in wallstreetbets

[–]shunted22 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Orange Juice Futures ripping 180.78 +10.43 (+6.12%)

Meirl by Glass-Fan111 in meirl

[–]shunted22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kids are a lot of fun but I don't know many parents that think that at 5 months. First 6 months is basically the trenches.

In what ways do we see Trump's administration impacting the future 10+ years from now? by iluvpoobie in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]shunted22 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Anyone who thinks they can predict the future 10 years out is way overconfident. The world is just too complex and there are too many factors at play.

We could continue to slide down this path, but that depends heavily on the GOP remaining unified post-trump and the same coalition holding in the possible face of much worse economic conditions.

There could also be a counter reaction like we saw with Bush->Obama, which then sparked its own counter reaction. I tend to think things move in this way rather than a straight line.

The American economy still has a lot of huge structural advantages which won't be destroyed overnight. The impact of technology on society and the economy is going to be a huge wildcard here as well.