US Federal Employee: takes FERS ~30k payout, or take deferred retirement of ~$700/month

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US Federal Employee: takes FERS ~30k payout, or take deferred retirement of ~$700/month i am a federal gov’t employee in the US, leaving federal service sometime in the upcoming months. i’m 53 y/o, and already have a good military pension and VA disability. i have roughly $30k in my FERS retirement acocunt (not TSP, not a 401k, or anything like that, it’s the federal pension system) when i leave the gov’t, i can choose either of th…

Reddit Personal Finance 903 2025-02-16

Just hit 30 Y and 10k in savings, advice on maximizing this moving forward?

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Just hit 30 Y and 10k in savings, advice on maximizing this moving forward? For context : in 2020 I was 17k in debt, no savings at all, 18 an hour pay working a job I hated. This year I turned 30, WFH position making 25 an hour, no debts, rent and living expenses are very low so I can typically save about 300-500 from each check while still having leftover money to have fun with (I go to a lot of concerts and would like…

Reddit Personal Finance 1.2k 2025-02-16

Is that a thumb print or something else? Can I edit it off?

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Is that a thumb print or something else? Can I edit it off? I cleaned my lenses a few times today but came home & when the shots are of the sky or single color, it looks dirty & like a thumb print. Can I edit this off? Is it not dirty & a lens issue? (Using Signa 18-50) pictures of Windsor castle & around submitted by /u/Diligent-Leader-7781

Ask Photography 843 2025-02-16

Kids wanted to go to Hawaii but we need alternative options, any suggestions?

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Kids wanted to go to Hawaii but we need alternative options, any suggestions? Hey all! Last year we went on a great trip around Europe, but it was a lot of (fun) work (biking, hiking, camping so on). We were planning to go to Hawaii for a couple weeks to relax, and enjoy some smaller tour guided adventures (I planned everything for our last 30 day trip and I may have a touch of itinerary PTSD😬). Anywho, Hawaii is no lo…

Reddit Travel 1.1k 2025-02-16

My grandpa is Cuban and I’ve always wanted to visit Cuba but have never got the chance to should I?

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My grandpa is Cuban and I’ve always wanted to visit Cuba but have never got the chance to should I? I posted a few moths ago on r/Cuba and they mostly said shouldn’t even try to travel there at all because it’s in such a bad spot. But i just recently read that r/Cuba isn’t a reliable place because it’s biased. So I’m asking here instead can I or should I visit Cuba, I understand that a lot of y’all ain’t from Cuba but I’m just curious? I’m vis…

Reddit Travel 879 2025-02-16

First time Abroad! Travel to Mexico – Need Suggestions

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First time Abroad! Travel to Mexico – Need Suggestions I’m a 23-year-old Indian dude, and I’m finally going on my first-ever international trip-to Mexico! be in Cancun for a week for work (boring company events), but after that, I got 8 days to just explore and vibe before flying back from Mexico City in late March. Since have ZERO clue about Mexico beyond tacos and beaches, I need your best recomm…

Reddit Travel 1.1k 2025-02-16

Guardiola hopeful Haaland can face Real Madrid

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Guardiola hopeful Haaland can face Real Madrid Pep Guardiola said he is hopeful Erling Haaland will be fit for Manchester City’s Champions League second-leg against Real Madrid on Wednesday.

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Bellingham: I was misunderstood in red card drama

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Bellingham: I was misunderstood in red card drama Jude Bellingham was sent off with a straight red card in Real Madrid’s game at Osasuna after he reportedly said something inappropriate to the referee.

ESPN 1.1k 2025-02-16

Got drafted & stuck with clothing stock—should I restart my shop or sell it off?

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Got drafted & stuck with clothing stock—should I restart my shop or sell it off? Hey everyone, I could use some advice. A while back, I started an online store and decided to buy stock for faster shipping. Right after that, I got drafted into the army, and obviously, running the shop wasn’t an option. Now, I’m out (or at least have more time) and debating what to do with this inventory. I’m torn between reopening the store a…

Reddit ecommerce 482 2025-02-16