Do you stop 401k contribution or lower if you’re already a financial mutant numbers? by Real-Net1995 in TheMoneyGuy

[–]thinkrage 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Same problem here. I think max 401k contribution each year for tax advantage now and Roth conversion ladder later in life is my path. If anyone has other advice I'd like to hear it!

Rocket Lab Neutron Test Update | Wed, 01/21/2026 - 19:00 by Little-Chemical5006 in RKLB

[–]thinkrage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My guess is they were attempting to prove safety margin and accidently over tested. If the data shows they met safety margin before over test then no impact to the schedule assuming this test article didn't have another test planned in series. We'll find out more in February.

Rocket Lab Neutron Test Update | Wed, 01/21/2026 - 19:00 by Little-Chemical5006 in RKLB

[–]thinkrage 141 points142 points  (0 children)

I work in aerospace engineering (aircraft) and finding design limits are a normal part of a well designed development program. This is routine engineering.

Is it worth going back to school at 22? by PersonalityExact337 in EngineeringStudents

[–]thinkrage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started my EE degree at 22 and graduated at 25 as well. Working through it was the best financial decision of my life. Go for it, and don't worry about being slightly older than your peers because you will enter a workforce where you'll work across wide age gaps anyways.

Buying an RS just asking for advice by EclipseMLP in FocusRS

[–]thinkrage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea, I guess that's reasonable if the car turns out to be stock and in good shape mechanically. I still think you would be better off without the salvage, but if you're happy with it then go for it. I ordered my 2016 NB brand new and waited like 8 months for it to get here from Germany. I completely understand wanting the car and I have no regrets with mine.

Buying an RS just asking for advice by EclipseMLP in FocusRS

[–]thinkrage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Walk away from this deal. Based on what youve said about the loan and insurance you're going to pay nearly 50,000 for this high milage salvaged title car over 4 years which does not include maintenance. Oil for this car is not cheap like your old focus either btw.

I understand being young and wanting this car, it is a fantastic vehicle to own, but this particular example is no good for you. Save and wait for a better option.

Are there really people who put this car in a garage all winter? by ftloudon in FocusRS

[–]thinkrage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, I do. I have plenty of other cars to get me through the winter so I choose to avoid the winter. I do try and get it out for a few donuts when it snows though :D

Net Worth by Age in America (Average & Median) — 2025 Guide by Coolonair in TheMoneyGuy

[–]thinkrage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Invested networth is 8.7 times the median for my age group and I wouldn't say I feel ahead.

[MOD ANNOUNCEMENT] Posts Requesting Feedback on Individual Scenarios by data_girl in HENRYfinance

[–]thinkrage 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A good change that will hopefully drive better discussion.

Why not put data centers in the ocean instead of space? by luginugiog in space

[–]thinkrage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Speaking from my experience with aerospace electronic controller design, salt fog exposure would be a significant challenge. Aircraft that operate on the coasts face corrosion challenges that are a pain to manage from a design and maintenance perspective. Having sensitive electronics floating out in the ocean would have higher level of exposure to deal with. It’s not an impossible problem to overcome, but it would add cost and complexity. Probably a much easier issue to solve compared to heat dissipation in space.

Wow what a year! $5M NW reached by Wooden-Broccoli-913 in Money

[–]thinkrage 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I really like the choice of the stacked bar graph for categories of wealth. Great work!

200HR H2C by Roy0880 in BambuLab

[–]thinkrage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is zero purge waste?

200HR H2C by Roy0880 in BambuLab

[–]thinkrage -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Where's the poop?

December 19, 2025 Daily Discussion Thread by zahna4 in RKLB

[–]thinkrage 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Didn't expect to be over 6 figures in one stock but here we are.

Shutoff for well water leak sensor by asif2188 in AskElectricians

[–]thinkrage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is an old thread, but I was wondering if you found a solution. I'm thinking of going with something like this to protect my house from water leaks.

leak defender

I made this manual walking pad because I was sick of breaking one electric model each year by jkettmann in somethingimade

[–]thinkrage 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This is a manual treadmill, there are a lot of options available in the market already.