Should I switch to the SAVE student loan repayment plan even if I can afford my payments without it? I am among that large group of people who will be resuming payments on my student loans this month. Basic info- I make 60K individually in a dual income household (soon to be married) with a total household income of 150K. We live in a HIGH cost of living area and are saving up for a condo in a very competitive/expensive area. We hope to purch…

Do I leave my toxic job, even though they offered significantly more money? Context: My supervisor recently left, and I was given many of their daily tasks. I did not receive any change in job title or pay rate for taking on this increased responsibility; I was just asked to do these things. Previously, I was refused a raise twice, so, naturally I started looking around for a new job after they added more to my overflow…

Is the reason Yellowstone is such a huge phenomenon is because it’s a throwback to 80s prime time soaps and even before that? Not joking, multiple times at different barbecues this past summer, I have been told to check out Yellowstone, however, most of the people who tell me to check it out are in the 65+ demographic. It’s never like people in my age range (20s). And whenever I heard word of mouth, it’s always coming from that older demographic. And, it’s widely agre…

40 minute layover at SEA, is this even doable? Sorry if this is too dumb of a question, but I’ve never had a layover this short before. I was looking for cheap international flights and I found one that goes from YVR to SEA and then SEA to my destination. But the layover at SEA is only 40 minutes, it feels like that could be pushing it for an international flight. On the other hand, both of …

Elon Musk’s involvement in the war in Ukraine is confounding, even to him The man who’s ruled by Twitter. | Illustration by Laura Normand / The VergeApparently, the US Department of Defense had a $145 million check “ready to hand to me, literally,” SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell told Walter Isaacson, according to CNN. “Then Elon succumbed to the bullshit on Twitter.” Elon Musk had been supplying internet connectivit…

Should I max out my 401k even if it’s a bad one? My company uses American Funds Capital Group for our 401k which I come to find out is not that good. I have a 3% match which I always make sure to meet. Should I keep the extra (10%) money that would go in 401k in my paycheck and invest it myself or eat up the fees, service charges and max it out? submitted by /u/Bodhi321

LPT: Check to see if you have any unclaimed property. You could have money you don’t even know about. Just Google unclaimed property. There should be a .gov link. Simply search your name and see what comes up. You don’t have to sign up or anything. Almost every person in my family had some unclaimed property usually ranging from $100-$500. Couldn’t hurt to check! submitted by /u/imgoingtoignorethat

Zoom is even less happy about Microsoft Teams than you are Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeHot on the heels of the EU forcing Microsoft to stop bundling Teams into Office in Europe, Zoom’s CEO is suggesting that the US Federal Trade Commission might want to look into doing the same stateside. Bloomberg reports that Zoom CEO Eric Yuan made the remark at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology…

LPT: When you’re a photographer and you make minor mistakes during a shoot, don’t stress about it. Most people won’t even notice! As a photographer, I often find myself obsessing over small mistakes I made during a shoot. But after asking clients if they noticed any imperfections, I realized that most of them didn’t even notice! It’s important to remember that people appreciate the overall experience and the final result, rather than focusing on tiny errors. So, don’t beat…

LPT: even if you don’t use a library card you should get one. It makes their numbers look better and the government funds them more Plus aside from books they rent things like CDs, games, movies, audiobooks, kindle books and ive seen some rent lawn care appliances. submitted by /u/RoastBeefDisease

Where do I even begin with savings? Hi all! I (26f) have been overcoming shopping addiction and I think what’s been helping is actually have a goal to look forward to!however, everything is kind of thrown in my bank account and I don’t really have it separated which I think needs to happen. I have three accounts. One for checking (1,400 in there right now) a saving account for my …

Why can tv not handle guns in a realistic manner,but even LOW budget films can. I can probably think of a handful of shows that actually USE,or even show the realistic operation of guns in a show. take for example. The character will pick up the gun, pop the magazine out, check rounds,pop back in, pull the slide, and then maybe 20 seconds later Pull the slide again in a dramatic show OF YEAH IM READY LETS GO . All that will…

LPT Request-I don’t know if there is even a way to keep my posture when I sleep. I have text neck and my shoulders are hunched. Both of them aren’t as much as I have to see a doctor. It’s because of my bad posture. You pronably think I spend too much time using my cellphone or something. But It’s not. My posture is good when I awake and I work out regularly. It’s because I guess I sleep on my side when I fall asleep with my …

LPT: Compliment your perpetually single friends, or even tell them why you love them, regularly. They may not have anyone to do so for long stretches of time and it can take a toll on their mental health. Life can be tough alone, and it’s easy to forget why people should care about you. So remind your friends why you care every once and a while. It could make a big difference. submitted by /u/pirpirpir

As Ukraine’s Fight Falters, It Gets Even Harder to Talk About Negotiations Discussion of a negotiated Plan B, should Ukraine fail to win a total victory, has become more unseemly than ever and is now nearly a taboo, say those who have tried.

Priceline doesn’t refund me even though the hotel refunded them Hi everyone, basically the hotel agreed to refund for 1 night because they messed up. I called the hotel to ask if the refund has been processed, they said the money was refunded to Priceline. Priceline said there’s nothing they can do to assist me. What should I do? submitted by /u/BigMauriceG

How to send books to your Kindle — even if they’re not from Amazon Illustration by Will Joel / The VergeAmazon’s Kindle is a useful reading tool, especially if you tend to purchase your books through Amazon. If you have ebooks that you’ve purchased elsewhere, however — or have picked up off a free service such as Project Gutenberg — you need to be able to put it on your Kindle (or Kindle app). Getting a non-Ama…

LPT: Surprise your loved ones with small acts of kindness, even when there’s no special occasion. I just remembered how much joy it brought me when my partner surprised me with flowers on a random Wednesday. It’s these simple gestures that can truly brighten someone’s day. Don’t wait for an apology or a fight to show your love and appreciation. Spread happiness just because! submitted by /u/PotentiallySweet

LPT: You aren’t required to have an opinion about everything — even when pressed for one. Some people might have a problem with this because they demand to know where everyone stands (on everything), but you might find life happier if you reserve judgments on many things. submitted by /u/CombOverBill

Why is Fresh off the Boat even “adapted” from a memoir? Real life Huang’s parents were physically, emotionally, and mentally abusive and his father was a violent former gang member who used whips to beat the shit out of his kids. The whole book is based around how he turned to drugs, petty crime, and underground culture as a way to cope with feeling like he wasn’t heard by either his parents or Ameri…