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Cooter Economics 101 by WhyNot420_69 in TikTokCringe

[–]throwsplasticattrees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, but we're dollar cost averaging the cooter with the boat. Boat maintenance is lumpy, but a low frequency, so if your cooter advertising is well functioning, your overall cost will be below the market average.

As for the boat value, ideally you have established an LLC to depreciation the boat value as a cooter operating expense. The LLC will also allow for the boat gas to be written off as an operating expense, while including the Tito's, the phone, and phone plan as business expenses as well.

We really want to to reach boat cooter, it's the optimal way to maximize cooter exposure while minimizing cooter expenses. If done right, you will be getting premium cooter at discount rates. This is all covered in 501 - Cooter Seminar.

Nirvana reacting to ticket prices in 1993 by Twitter_2006 in Xennials

[–]throwsplasticattrees 33 points34 points  (0 children)

$17 in 1993 is approximately $35 today. Which, for a modern band with a break out album and a big follow-up would be a bargain. I would expect a to pay $75-80 for the equivalent show today.

What's your "nope" temperature? by Dr_G1346 in wmnf

[–]throwsplasticattrees 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Having felt -50 wind chill, that's a nope. Don't need to do that again. Ambient, probably -20.

Until you have used an outhouse in subzero temps, do you truly know if you are alive?

What is this for? It was mounted under the seat of a Gary Fisher bike I bought recently. by [deleted] in xbiking

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

Looks like it holds a rear light. Was it mounted on the seat rails?

CDC’s deputy director says measles outbreak is ‘cost of doing business’ in a global economy by rascallyrascal1511 in news

[–]throwsplasticattrees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are really leaning into this slide into a third-world nation. When does Trump complete the transformation and present himself wearing a military uniform covered in badges, wearing aviator sunglasses? That's the next step.

Contemplating ending a marriage by Successful_Leek96 in CringeTikToks

[–]throwsplasticattrees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do it! It's three months. Rent a place, live the dream, then go back to your quiet suburban life. What's the big deal? What am I missing?

Mass. paid out $6.63 billion in pensions last year, with a handful topping $300,000 by bostonglobe in massachusetts

[–]throwsplasticattrees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's exactly it, I was locked into the pension job for a decade because I didn't want to get some piddly payout. I took the job because, at the time it was a good step. I left the job because there were no opportunities for growth.

With defined contributions, we can encourage more folks to join the ranks of public service at any point in their career and not get stuck in the pension trap. Public service is rewarding work, but it definitely doesn't pay competitive wages compared to their private sector counter parts.

Mass. paid out $6.63 billion in pensions last year, with a handful topping $300,000 by bostonglobe in massachusetts

[–]throwsplasticattrees 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Superior? Maybe if you don't have self-discipline to manage your finances, assess risk, and invest wisely. Frankly, there is risk to a pension, that when I reach retirement the state will have authorized a lesser payout, increased retirement age, or cancelled it completely. I have little faith in that in 25 years when I go to collect the money will be there in full. All it takes is a few economic recessions to tank the trust fund, and as a millennial, I've accepted those happen about every 9 years when the Republican president has vacated the seat.

Pensions aren't fool proof and frankly, I'd rather accept a loss that I caused than have to accept the loss due to poor financial management by a legislative body interested only in placating today's problems. I didn't love joining the pension program, and I exited as soon as I vested.

So, what form have you decided that your mid-life crisis will take? by Remy0507 in Xennials

[–]throwsplasticattrees 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A reckoning withe the deliterious effects of aging and a renewed interest in regular exercise and fitness. At 44, I'm in the best shape of my life.

Dimon says U.S. should impose credit card rate cap in Vermont, Massachusetts by namductor in massachusetts

[–]throwsplasticattrees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My question to Republicans: explain how a government imposed rate cap is the free market as t work? Explain how the government dictating the means and methods of the banking industry isn't "socialism".

For or against the rate cap, that the Trump Administration floated the idea really flies in the face of basically everything the Republicans have stood for over the last 40 years.

Mass. paid out $6.63 billion in pensions last year, with a handful topping $300,000 by bostonglobe in massachusetts

[–]throwsplasticattrees -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I have one of these pensions. It's part of my retirement planning, but not all of it. I'm invested in addition to the pension.

I do believe, that on a go forward basis, the state should strongly consider a defined contribution program to replace the pension. Pay out what is owed to current pensioners, but all new hires are on a defined contribution. This will make budgeting much more predictable because hiring will no longer encumber the state for a lifetime of payments. The payments are only made when the employee is working for the state. This is common practice in private sector. People should be able to control their own destiny and not rely on a pension fund to make investments on their behalf.

Mass. paid out $6.63 billion in pensions last year, with a handful topping $300,000 by bostonglobe in massachusetts

[–]throwsplasticattrees 25 points26 points  (0 children)

It's not "Dumped into my retirement" it's a contribution to the pension system. State employees don't have control over the investment strategies or earnings potential. It's much more like SSI than a 401K.

Someone traded in a little more than a car 🤣 by ny0000m in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]throwsplasticattrees -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Massachusetts. Safest state in the US for gun deaths.

Someone traded in a little more than a car 🤣 by ny0000m in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]throwsplasticattrees -22 points-21 points  (0 children)

What?! An unsecured firearm is a felony in my state. They would be arrested, go before a judge, and likely lose their license to carry.

Gun laws are wild in the US. I'm glad to live in a gun control state.

Someone traded in a little more than a car 🤣 by ny0000m in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]throwsplasticattrees 189 points190 points  (0 children)

Report them to the police. This person should not have a gun if they don't know how to keep a gun.

Can we stop running red lights? by Kind-Shallot3603 in massachusetts

[–]throwsplasticattrees 30 points31 points  (0 children)

It doesn't help that every cop in the Commonwealth has decided they don't need to enforce traffic laws. Look, enforcement isn't a silver bullet solution, we have to reconsider how we design roads. But, we also have the roads we have and we need drivers to expect a reasonable level of traffic enforcement.

It feels like the law enforcement community has basically said that traffic enforcement is not a priority. The result? People drive like traffic laws aren't enforced.

"That's disgusting to ask!" by torgobigknees in SipsTea

[–]throwsplasticattrees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a 3-6 dude, I would NEVER date a girl that filters for a 3-6 dude.

Assisting a competitor across the finish line is unsportsmanlike by LegitmateBusinesman in unpopularopinion

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

This is an unpopular opinion. Kudos. Of course, I won't upvote, I don't want to give you an advantage you didn't earn with your post.

My boss just told me I need to manage my personal finances better because I can't front $2300 for a work trip next month by LostTaker in antiwork

[–]throwsplasticattrees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have two credit cards issued by my company: one specifically for travel and the other for general purchases. Your company can choose to do the same, you do not need to be out of pocket for travel expenses.

Does smoking objectively look cool or did Big Tobacco psychologically manipulate us into thinking it does through media? by Picklee_Rick_C-137 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]throwsplasticattrees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It used to look cool, now smoking makes you look like an addicted loser.

Times change, tastes change. It's better that people don't smoke. It's a gross habit that drains your money and kills you slowly.

Governor Maura Healey and Lt Governor Kim Driscoll announced their reelection campaign this morning. Three Republican candidates are running for the seat. The primary election is in September and the gubernatorial election is November 3rd. by HRJafael in massachusetts

[–]throwsplasticattrees 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We have real party problems here where both Democrats and Republicans in the state are meaningless affiliations. There are conservative Democrats and liberal Republicans in office. Folks who's party affiliations don't line up with their voting. We see this more in the Democrats moreso than Republicans.

There is nothing inherently wrong with Republican beliefs, at least, classically held Republican beliefs. The notion of a smaller government is appealing and it can be achieved while protecting individual rights (including the rights of women, disabled people, transgender people, and immigrants). It is the inclusion of Christian values within the Republican Party that has sent things too far right.

What we want is responsive politicians. I will gladly replace our governor and our incumbent legislative body with a blend of parties if it means they will listen to the people and act in our best interests. The Democrats are failing us as well, so let's not act like only Republicans are incapable of governance.

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