Trying to build wealth retire early My husband (M 27) and I (F 28) have interesting finances and are not yet in a place to need a financial advisor but do need some advice to hopefully retire early. We also have a 1yo. I make 170k in my full time job and work several extra shifts where before tax I’m closer to 210k/yr. Husband makes about 80k/yr. We recently moved out of our first…

Early-Morning Escalator Fire at JFK Airport Injures 10 The injuries were not life-threatening, officials said. The cause of the fire, which spread smoke through a terminal, was under investigation.

Lisbon and…? Traveling in early December I am highly considering going to Lisbon in December. Maybe it’s not the most ideal time to go, but I’ve been to many parts of central/south America already and since I only have 6-8 days off and don’t want to spend too much on the flights, Portugal might be the best option for me(open to suggestions though) If I were to go to Lisbon, what’s anot…

Leaving internship early? I’m a second year community college student studying interior design. I am very new into the software programs such as AUTOCAD. the firm I’m interning at has only principal designer and second designer so it’s extremely small. When being hired I communicated with them that I have never worked nor interned at a design firm before and the only aut…

Should I recast $2k mortgage or pay it off early? I refi’d in 2020 with a 20 year fixed @ 3% (was 3.75% ARM, phew!). Over the past couple years I have made a few large payments to the principal. The remaining balance on the loan is $88k. Current monthly payment is $1934 Recast payment would be ~$1450 Maturity date of loan is 5/2040 If i do not recast, i will pay it off in 2031 or so, i think…

Me and the cat Marina, early morning coffee. submitted by /u/diggerquicker

Ending trip early to attend friends wedding? There has to be some first hand experience with this topic but I can’t find it. Basically I’m on a year long work holiday visa and would need to cut it short by about 75 days to attend a close friend’s wedding. Travel time is nearly 24 hours so it’s not financially feasible to attend wedding and finish out the last 75 days. Anyone made a simila…

Google solves its Pixel 9 Pro leaks by just showing the phone early Image: GoogleGoogle has revealed the Pixel 9 Pro following a series of leaks that revealed the phone in great detail, including hands-on videos and comparisons to other recent devices. The company plans to show off more about the Pixel 9 lineup as well as its other upcoming devices, with an event at Google HQ in California on August 13th. In a v…

Early Mortgage/ Car Loan Payoff vs Invest…. what even those who are “right” get wrong. As a financial advisor I get to observe, first hand, all of the major misconceptions regarding various personal finance decisions that we all face. Of course there are many, but the most fascinating of all of them has to be the misunderstanding of the implications of paying off simple interest debt in lieu of compound interest investing. People …

Martin injured early as Aces lose to Reese, Sky Las Vegas rookie Kate Martin slipped on the court in the first quarter, needing to be helped to the locker room, and the Aces dropped a 93-85 decision to the Chicago Sky on Tuesday, a game in which Angel Reese posted 13 points and 10 rebounds.

Spain and Portugal for two weeks in September/October—any recs on things to reserve this early out? Wife and I are planning two weeks in Portugal and Spain at the end of September and beginning of October. Is there anything recommended to try and reserve several months out in advance? We’re planning on seeing Lisbon, Sintra, and Porto in Portugal and then Barcelona, Madrid, Granada, Sevilla, and Cordoba. Of note, we’re Muslim so we’re excited…

UK Approves Early Release for Thousands of Prisoners to Ease Overcrowding The Labour government, which took power this past week, said it had been forced into the move because previous Conservative administrations had let the issue fester.

Snowpiercer season 4 released early I got banned by posting this on the r/snowpiercer page yesterday, but the entire fourth season has been released early on a Flemish (completely legal) streaming service. Link: https://www.vtmgo.be/vtmgo/snowpiercer~3a8987ab-4830-4521-b64d-0d3fe6936ad2/seizoen-4 The first episode is free with a free account. The other 9 are behind a paywall (5 e…

Early to mid 2000’s makeup This is a term I’ve heard used to describe the makeup I’m talking about “trashy” early to mid 2000’s makeup. I love that vibe but wasn’t able to find many examples of it so if you all have any or know of any content creators that do this kind of makeup please send them to me! Also please recommend some brands thst are good for this style if you …

Should I pay off a 0% interest card early? Hey all had a question. I booked a vacation with a 0% interest credit card. My balance is currently $2250 on the card and my 0% Intro APR expires for the July 2025 payment I have been paying about $200 a month sometimes a little more toward the credit card. This would ensure it’s paid off in time for July 2025. Should I keep doing that or shoul…

Paying off car early So I’m looking to buy a used vehicle and the salesman is saying he’ll only sell it to me if I finance it for at least the first 6 months and that I’ll “save” 1k by doing this. Like I can pay it off after that but I can’t pay earlier than that. What would happen if I agree, get the car fully in my name, and then pay it all off early? Do they have…

Young Couples Move in Together Early to Save on Rent Citing high housing costs, some couples are sharing apartments after dating for just a short period. Not all relationships survive.

Vietnam 8 Days – Hanoi – Trang An (/ Ha Giang) in early September Hey Everyone, me and a colleague (23M and 25M) are currently planning a 2-month trip to Asia (starting in Japan, ending in Singapore) from Germany. During this trip, we will have around 7 or 8 Days in Vietnam. As of right now, we plan to arrive in Hanoi and stay there for 4/5 days, doing all kinds of sights and experience the local cuisine and n…

Went to ER without insurance? Can I do the financial assistance paperwork early? So I went to the ER last night due to intense stomach pains and vomiting. I was there for a few hours and was given an IV, a CT scan and some prescribed medication. I feel better today so far but now I’m just waiting on the bill. I’m assuming its going to be anywhere from $5000 to $15,000 and I just cant afford anything like that. It seems I m…

NBA free agency roundtable: The early winners, losers, and Lakers Which team is winning the offseason so far? Our NBA Insiders break down the biggest questions coming out 2024 free agency.