I do a CD ladder - split the money across 3, 6, 9, 12 month CDs. Something is always maturing if I need it, but Im getting better rates than HYSA on most of it.

0 votes · 1 day ago

YNAB finally clicked for me after failing with Mint and spreadsheets. Its different because you only budget money you actually have. Costs /year but paid for itself in month one honestly.

0 votes · 1 day ago

Put k in VTI and k in a couple individual stocks to scratch the itch. Youll learn quickly that beating the market consistently is nearly impossible. Most people who try underperform index funds.

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SAVE is great right now. My payment dropped from to . And the interest subsidy means my balance isnt growing anymore. Way better than the old IBR and PAYE plans.

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SHOP AROUND. Loyalty means nothing to insurance companies. Rates have gone up industry-wide (inflation, repair costs, more accidents) but 40% is steep. I was with Progressive for 7 years and they tri...

0 votes · 1 day ago

I can almost guarantee the problem from your description: **you're overwatering.** "I water them about twice a week" is a huge red flag. Most houseplants die from TOO MUCH water, not too little. **H...

0 votes · 2 days ago

The secret is choosing the RIGHT foods to prep. Some things just don't hold up. Here's what actually works: **Foods that meal prep well:** - Burrito bowls (keep components separate, assemble day-of) ...

0 votes · 3 days ago

Did this exact thing last year. Heres my system: **Week 1:** - Open new account - Deposit enough to cover 2 months of bills - Dont close old account yet **Week 2:** - Update direct deposit with empl...

4 votes · 4 days ago