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Save money by working remotely while residing in an area with low living costs?

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Save money by working remotely while residing in an area with low living costs? Hello! I am exploring the option of working remotely while living in an area with cheaper living cost. However, finding a job on the basis that I must be able to work remotely narrowed things down drastically, and it’s even harder given my background in chemistry/pharmacy doesn’t allow me to work in fields where remote work is more easily accept…

Reddit Personal Finance 680 2025-01-10

Honeywell Home’s first Matter thermostat costs just $80

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Honeywell Home’s first Matter thermostat costs just $80 Honeywell Home’s latest smart thermostat isn’t sexy, but it promises simplicity and significant savings. | Image: ResideoSadly, not all smart thermostats are things of beauty like the latest Nest Learning Thermostat, but that doesn’t mean they can’t save you some cash. This week, Resideo announced the Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat, an ent…

The Verge 1.1k 2025-01-07

This solid aluminum keyboard costs as much as a MacBook Pro

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This solid aluminum keyboard costs as much as a MacBook Pro Image: Serene IndustriesIf statement keyboards are your thing and you have some serious cash to burn, you should check out this brutalist flagship offering from Serene Industries. The Icebreaker is a wedge-shaped mechanical keyboard constructed from a single block of CNC-machined aluminum, featuring hot-swappable aluminum keycaps with configurab…

The Verge 595 2024-12-25

US gov employee living in Europe. Paid in USD, rent is in EUR covered up to $50k by work. How do I minimize out of pocket costs?

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US gov employee living in Europe. Paid in USD, rent is in EUR covered up to $50k by work. How do I minimize out of pocket costs? I’m a US government employee living in Europe. Gov reduces our base pay but pays for housing tax free up to a certain amount, in my case $50k/year. If I go over that amount, I pay out of pocket. I DO NOT keep the difference if I don’t spend the full amount. I am responsible for paying the bill, and the gov reimburses what I paid. My question is …

Reddit Personal Finance 751 2024-12-24

Any free e-commerce website builders with no monthly/yearly costs?

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Any free e-commerce website builders with no monthly/yearly costs? Hi everyone, I’m helping a family member set up a way to sell their artwork as a side hobby. They’d like to have a website for it, but from my research, most platforms come with monthly or yearly costs. Since this is truly a “set it and forget it” kind of side gig, they’re not interested in paying ongoing fees to maintain the site. I’m curious…

Reddit ecommerce 1.2k 2024-12-20

Window treatment costs – is this reasonable?

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Window treatment costs – is this reasonable? We’re looking at window treatments for our family room and wondering if the quote we received is about standard. There are 4 windows (the center window is a large 3-panel), fairly large in height (ceilings are 9′), and we’re doing motorized solars and stationary drapes with a custom rod that bends around the corner. I’ve been working with a rep …

Reddit Interior Design 718 2024-12-04

Using my HSA to pay for childbirth costs (I am the father and we are not married)

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Using my HSA to pay for childbirth costs (I am the father and we are not married) My partner and I are not married, and we had a baby 2 months ago. I do not claim my partner as dependent on my tax return. I know that I cannot use my HSA to cover my partner’s medical costs related to pregnancy, but I should be able to use my HSA to cover my child’s medical expenses, as long as the child is listed as my dependent on the tax ret…

Reddit Personal Finance 385 2024-12-04

Father is about to pass and don’t know what to do for funeral costs

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Father is about to pass and don’t know what to do for funeral costs Idk what to do. My father is going to pass this week and idk what to do financially for the funeral services. I have cash and investments, but also don’t know if I can just do a 401k withdrawal? Cash that I have is my emergency fund and my investments are pretty much what’s left. I have a lot in my 401k, but idk if it’s smart to do a withdrawal….

Reddit Personal Finance 552 2024-12-01

Dealership missed damages, costs keep adding up, not sure if it’s normal

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Dealership missed damages, costs keep adding up, not sure if it’s normal After hitting a deer, I took my Toyota C-HR to the dealership for repairs. I noticed obvious damage to the windshield washer fluid reservoir, the front lamp (minor crack near the bottom, behind the bumper), and the front right bumper. I mentioned the lamp but forgot to mention the reservoir. They quoted €1,700 for bumper and sensor repairs but d…

Reddit Personal Finance 578 2024-12-01

How do you keep above irregular costs?

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How do you keep above irregular costs? Our household (two adults, one child, and a baby on the way) is working on improving how we manage our finances. I usually follow this sub on my personal account, but I’m posting here from our family account so both of us can read and discuss the replies. Here’s where we’re at: In February, we’re paying off some less-than-ideal loans while keep…

Reddit Personal Finance 431 2024-11-28

Long-term inflation versus mortgage interest costs

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Long-term inflation versus mortgage interest costs Is there a handy calculator out there that helps you decide between different buying scenarios that take inflation into consideration? For instance, say i want to buy a $300k house today. I could pay cash right now with 2024 dollars. Alternatively, I could get a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6%. In which scenario do you come out on top? Paying all …

Reddit Personal Finance 892 2024-11-23

Avoid eDreams at All Costs – My Nightmare Travel Experience

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Avoid eDreams at All Costs – My Nightmare Travel Experience I want to share my recent experience with eDreams to help others avoid the nightmare I went through. Here’s the story: I booked a hotel through eDreams for a stay in Tulum, Mexico. The first issue arose when I discovered that the hotel had no functional phone line, making it impossible to contact them directly. I reached out to eDreams support …

Reddit Travel 513 2024-11-21