Spouse is hyper focused on paying off mortgage but neglecting saving for retirement in the meantime. Need advice. My spouse and I are in our late 30’s. Both with stable jobs grossing about $200k a year total (equal split). 3 kids. We bought our house back in 2021 for $400k and a 3.5% interest rate. Mortgage is about $1600 a month total. Currently we average $1,000 left over every month. I’m currently contributing 10% to my 401k and my spouse may be contribu…

USMNT ‘focused’ on Nations League title repeat After two windows of international friendlies, the United States men’s team shifts attention back to competitive matches this week to defend its Concacaf Nations League title and attempt to qualify for next year’s Copa America.

What resources can you suggest for European WW2 focused tours? So I’m looking to go on some kind of guided tour next summer. I’m thinking something in the vein of 1-2 week long trip through Germany and/or Poland that would be like a bus tour. I’ve travelled quite a bit, but my dad, who I’m going to travel with, has not. He’s kind of a typical boomer History channel WW2 buff. So I’m looking for something tha…

LPT request: how do I stay focused on books I’m reading? I wish I was better at reading fiction books ie following what’s going on. I’m not bad at reading, just can’t stay focused on stories, my brain can’t seem to follow along. The length of the story does seem to be a relvent factor either. I know it’s not adhd since I can easily do other topics, tasks, etc. There’s just something about reading stor…

Nature-focused 2 weeks in S. America I’d like to solo travel somewhere in South America, departing late Nov/early Dec for 2 weeks, divvied up into 3-4 day chunks in a few different destinations. I love nature, so hiking, kayaking and wildlife spotting opportunities are my main goals. I love beaches, jungles and mountainous landscapes. I prefer to rent a vehicle and be free from pu…

Xbox is making it easier to play keyboard-focused games on a controller Photo by Tom Warren / The VergeXbox’s latest update adds a way to map controller buttons to keyboard keys. If you have the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 and the Xbox Adaptive Controller, you can now assign specific keyboard keys to buttons on your controller. This should make it easier to play games that have limited controller support…

Lesser-known Johnson Wins Speaker Job as Crypto-focused Lawmakers Return to Old Roles After several failed attempts, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives dug deep into their roster to elevate a less prominent and less controversial lawmaker, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.), as the new Speaker of the House.

Youths Say No To Sex & Romance In Plotlines Of TV Shows & Movies, Yes To Content Focused On Friendships, UCLA Study Finds submitted by /u/indig0sixalpha

Harbaugh, U-M ‘laser’ focused amid NCAA probe Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh credited his players for “staying strong, focused, just on a mission” amid reports of an NCAA investigation into alleged sign stealing.

What’s a good price to performance focused camera? I’m am an absolute noob when it comes to photography, but I have always liked the idea of being able to capture moments the way my eyes see it, whatever that means, it’s not liked I know what to look for, yet. ​ Anyways I’m looking for a camera that is worth using/outfitting with cages ,grips, etc. I plan to take pictures, obviously but I want i…

DeSantis-Haley Rivalry Heats Up, With Attacks Focused on Israel As they vie to be the race’s Trump alternative, the two Republican rivals have been trading barbs, zeroing in on each other’s response to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

NCAA focused on employment status of athletes NCAA president Charlie Baker said Wednesday at a Senate hearing that college sports are “overdue for change” and shifted focus away from federal legislation of athlete compensation and toward players being deemed employees of their schools.

Stodgy, ICE-Focused Toyota Teases Sports Car That Is Neither Of Those Things Toyota has not exactly been paving the way when it comes to EVs. The company has prioritized hybrids, pushed fully electric vehicles to the back burner, and only released one mediocre EV thus far. Sure, it has that fancy new buttplug tech now, but the company is still deeply behind in the EV race — and what better way… Read more…

Is there any subreddit focused on rustic/vintage/oldschool decoration ? Do you guys have any suggestions for subreddits that are focused on less modern decorations? submitted by /u/Unlucky-Area4727

SpaceX inks first Space Force deal for government-focused Starshield satellite network Image: The VergeSpaceX has won its first contract with the US Space Force to provide satellite communications via Starshield, Bloomberg reports. Announced last December, SpaceX describes Starshield as a “secured satellite network for government entities,” offered alongside its civilian-focused Starlink satellite internet service. Bloomberg notes…

Netflix CFO Says “We Need To Get Back To Work, That’s What We Are Focused On” submitted by /u/KillerCroc1234567

Anoma Foundation Plans Native Blockchain for Privacy-Focused Namada Protocol The mainnet joins the ranks of at least 50 other blockchains in the crypto ecosystem as of Tuesday.

Amid talk of title, Smart, Georgia ‘focused on us’ Speaking to reporters as his Bulldogs prepare to open the season this weekend, Georgia coach Kirby Smart said “we have to remain focused on us” as others around the nation discuss the potential for his club to win a third straight national title.

LPT: To stay relaxed and focused while studying or clear your mind after work Here is Jrapzz, a playlist with gems of nu-jazz, acid-jazz, chillhop, jazz hip-hop, cool contemporary jazz… Perfect for staying focused and creative during my night study sessions. Hope this can help you too 🙂 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3gBwgPNiEUHacWPS4BD2w8?si=e84d77db023b4ede H-Music submitted by /u/h-musicfr

LPT Request: how can I maintain focused meditation longer. I have started meditating early in the morning. All I can keep my composure is for 5 minutes maximum and keep losing focus every 10-20 seconds or so. I try to focus on my breathing. Taking in and out. But after every 10-20 seconds I start dreaming amazing things and get lost into it. Any tips on what I should be doing? I have tried changing the …