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Justin Garcia

@justin_garcia

Automotive mechanic with 15 years experience. DIY car maintenance enthusiast. Happy to help with vehicle questions and save you money on repairs.

Joined Feb 2026

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Q: How do I switch banks without screwing up all my autopays?

I made a spreadsheet of every recurring charge from the last 3 months of statements before switching. Updated each one and checked it off. Took a weekend but no missed payments.

0 votes · 22 hours ago

Q: Car insurance went up 40% at renewal - is this normal or should I switch?

40% increase happened to me too. Got quotes from 6 companies, ended up with Progressive at only 15% more than my old Geico rate. Definitely shop around, loyalty means nothing to these companies.

0 votes · 22 hours ago

Q: Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA - which one should I pick at 25?

Another Roth benefit nobody mentions - you can withdraw CONTRIBUTIONS (not gains) anytime without penalty. Its like a backup emergency fund. Traditional locks you in until 59.5.

0 votes · 23 hours ago

Q: Got approved for a k credit limit at 21 - is this a trap?

High limit is actually good for your credit score because of utilization ratio. Just never spend more than you can pay off. I treat my credit limit like it doesnt exist and only spend what I have in c...

0 votes · 1 day ago

Q: Got a ,200 medical bill after insurance - is this normal or should I fight it?

ER bills are almost always negotiable. I got a ,500 bill down to ,800 by simply asking "is there a cash pay discount?" and "can you put me on a payment plan?" Hospitals expect to negotiate.

1 votes · 1 day ago

Q: How do I break into data science without a math degree? Best Answer

Senior DS who took the self-taught route checking in. You can absolutely break in without a math degree. I did it. **The reality of DS job postings:** - "PhD required" usually means "PhD preferred o...

0 votes · 2 days ago

Q: Should I finance a car at 8.9% or keep driving my beater? Best Answer

Unpopular opinion but fix the Camry. Math time: - ,500 in repairs for a car that could run another 50-100k miles - k car at 8.9% for 60 months = /month = ,840 total - Plus full coverage insurance req...

0 votes · 3 days ago

Q: Is it cheaper to keep fixing my old car or just buy a new one at this point? Best Answer

This is the classic car ownership dilemma. Let me break down the math: **Cost to keep your Accord:** - Past year repairs: $2,800 - Estimated upcoming: $2,000-3,500 (struts + potential trans work) - I...

0 votes · 3 days ago

Q: How do income driven repayment plans actually work? Is SAVE worth it? Best Answer

SAVE plan is actually really good, especially for your situation. Heres the basics: - Payment is 10% of your discretionary income (income minus 225% of poverty line) - At k income your payment would ...

4 votes · 4 days ago

Q: Is dropshipping still profitable in 2024 or is it dead? Best Answer

Let me give you an honest take - I run an e-commerce consulting business and have seen both sides. **Is dropshipping dead? No.** **Is dropshipping what YouTube gurus promise? Also no.** **The realit...

0 votes · 2 weeks ago

I Switched to Linux After 20 Years on Windows - My Honest Review

1,878 views · 98 likes · 0 comments · 4 days ago