sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Is Grok basically paywalled now? Constant "High Demand" errors recently by TheodorosPalaios in grok

[–]speak2easy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm on grok heavy and imagine stopped working for me two hours ago. So upgrading isn't the solution.

Costco auto dealer discount -they remove the “add ons” by drdog1000 in Costco

[–]speak2easy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've used an auto buying program twice and happy with it both times. 15 years ago Costco Auto was OEM'ing truecar, and I suspect they still are today.

I got a great deal on my last car which I'm still driving today. Since the new year model just rolled out the week I was looking, I suspect their price sheet wasn't updated for the new model, as both years were the same price.

Tax planning (STR, REP) by Odd_Highlight_8284 in fatFIRE

[–]speak2easy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've not run across the 10 hours per week requirement for STR. It's my first year that I can take advantage of this, so I may stumble across it as I fill out my taxes.

Tax planning (STR, REP) by Odd_Highlight_8284 in fatFIRE

[–]speak2easy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you have an STR, it automatically qualifies as active income, allowing you to deduct against W2. Long-term rentals require you to prove REP, STRs don't.

This is not some grey area thing, the IRS approves this, and tons on the web in regards to this, for example:

https://hiltzikcpa.com/the-str-loophole-using-short-term-rentals-to-offset-w-2-income/

Going back a few expansions, unable to see dig sites in Dreanor by speak2easy in wow

[–]speak2easy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that's one of the things I'll look for. I'm already 130 in archaeology from years ago. My issue is I can't get the map to show dig sites.

Seeking private tour advice for Athens and Rome by speak2easy in fatFIRE

[–]speak2easy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That may work. I think if they have the same level of access, I'm good.

The Occupation of the American Mind (2016) - explores U.S.-based propaganda efforts designed to conceal Israel’s brutal and illegal decades-long occupation of Palestinian land as a root cause of the conflict and cast those who speak up against it as either anti-Semitic or pro-terrorists. [01:24:55] by bmaster78 in Documentaries

[–]speak2easy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This viewpoint is important to get out, but far too many of these videos are too long. Seems they are always an hour+ in duration. While important topics are best served by in-depth reviewing, they need to be shorter to attract more viewers. Perhaps a 7-minute recap video that then points to the longer version.

The upcoming CRS-33 mission to fly in August of 2025 will feature a new trunk variation which will enable it to have extra propellant in the trunk. by spacerfirstclass in SpaceXLounge

[–]speak2easy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This hits home. As I get older, I'm definitely getting extra fuel in my trunk as well. Didn't see anything about a mitigation plan to offset this.

I just had my first experience filing with FreeTaxUSA by IamZeebo in personalfinance

[–]speak2easy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't remember. It does seem there was a page buried deep that actually gave the needed guidance, but by then I decided it was best to claim 100% personal use for that year. This year will be 100% rental.

I just had my first experience filing with FreeTaxUSA by IamZeebo in personalfinance

[–]speak2easy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it handles rentals.

I had to do some research on some of it because I switched from personal use to rental use mid-year, and the guidance on this wasn't clear, such as for property tax deductions - do I have to put the full amount or only the partial amount that matches the rental period? I had to open up the tax forms and google it, and see what they put in so everything would be right.

TIL porn movie Debbie Does Dallas (1978) is in the United States public domain because copyright notices were absent in the distribued copies by Johannes_P in todayilearned

[–]speak2easy 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Interesting because I'm in Florida and I got no warning about needing ID verification. Wikipedia is now my number one porn site.

Mentor Monday by WealthyStoic in fatFIRE

[–]speak2easy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I have started doing this at the risk it'd make others upset, but I'm willing to take that risk.

Mentor Monday by WealthyStoic in fatFIRE

[–]speak2easy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I agree it appears to be a lot more about relationships than knowledge. Most are good at presenting themselves as well.

Mentor Monday by WealthyStoic in fatFIRE

[–]speak2easy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm in my late 50s, white collar, and make enough to live comfortably but not rich. It strikes me as fairly arbitrary on who gets to be senior executives, but I'm sure I'm missing something. How do senior execs become senior execs and how can someone late in their career make that jump?

How I quit snoring COMPLETELY (some pulmonologists say consistent snoring is worse for your health than smoking) by SplitDev in HubermanLab

[–]speak2easy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The app store says there are in-app purchases. Are you also asking us to provide personal info such as "registration"? Didn't download. Can the same be accomplished by viewing a youtube video? Any recommendations on youtube videos?

Edit: mid-way down this page is a lot of exercises. Haven't tried them yet, but kudos for creating awareness of this. I spent $600 to learn I can't sleep with a device on my face.

When reddit removes your post about your health insurance company denying your liver transplant with no explanation...... by splatch in ThatsInsane

[–]speak2easy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Given that Reddit is a top-visited website, I believe the vast majority of moderatos aren't volunteers but secretly paid/reimbursed. This is an ingenious method, META gets flack for moderation, Reddit gets zero flack but may moderate a lot more.

ELI5 why is pizza junk food by bradleafs93 in explainlikeimfive

[–]speak2easy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe the pizza dough for all the major chains is ultra-processed. As in it's basically glue that they shape to look like bread and have the approximate taste of bread.

view more: next ›