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1mo ago
inI finally gave in and bought that fancy wire labeling machine for a big apartment job
So much for saving time, huh?
1mo ago
inPro tip: I read a blog post about setting aside 40% of every check for taxes and it saved me from a huge headache this quarter.
My old credit union had a round up feature that saved $40 a month without me feeling it. I switched to manually rounding to the nearest fifty on my main checking account transfers. It builds up faster than you'd expect for random treats or a small emergency. The key is putting that bonus fund in a separate spot so you don't just spend it.
1mo ago
inMy barista in Seattle said something about my morning routine that stuck with me.
It's just coffee, right? We're not doing a wine tasting. I get the idea of slowing down, but sometimes you just need the fuel to start your day. I'm with @tessaw96 on this one. The whole ritual can feel like a lot of extra work for a hot drink. Maybe the bigger cup just means you get to enjoy it for longer anyway.
1mo ago
inVent: My uncle swore by the 'percussive maintenance' method for old hard drives
Notice it even happens with ideas. People will beat a dead concept into the ground instead of just letting a bad plan die.
1mo ago
inI just realized my 'good credit' move was actually tanking my score
Guess my big brain move was more of a big dumb move...