24 year will be gifted $38k once a year for the next 20 years…how to start? Son is fresh out of college w a degree in cybersecurity, currently working low pay job and living at home to gain experience to springboard to the next level in career. $22k in college debt. Wondering what the best next steps are for him as he’ll be getting this $38k check every January. None of us have experience getting lump sums like this and…

How can I stretch my mother’s small retirement savings for the next 20+ years? Mother is 66. Step father passed recently leaving her with 125k in a TIAA Creff retirement account, 27k of Berkshire B in a fidelity account, 25k in a checking account. Still paying on house and car. Total bills ~2.6k Total income ~2.9k (social security) How can I best set her up with the small retirement she was left in order to pad her income…

What should my next lens purchase be (or other photography equipment)? Hello, I’ve taken up photography as a hobby after retirement for the last 1.5 years. I’ve become comfortable with the Exposure Triangle, and with most of the basic settings on my Sony A7RV. I’m also somewhat adept at retouching my photos in LRC and PS (with the help of a couple of PS panels) My lenses: Sigma 24-70, f2.8; Sigma 100-400 f6.3; Sony…

Scored a GH4 for $100 today, next steps? I’ve been recently interested in getting in photography and saw this on Facebook for $100 even. Just the body and battery no lens, obviously it’s not in the best condition but it turns on and looks functional enough to learn on. I’m currently looking at a few lens, cover, case and other minor things to actually start shooting. Is there any furt…

Planning a European trip next summer, where should we go? Date: I’m in college and get out the first week of May, but my niece’s wedding is late June. My mom is think of planning 2 weeks (my dad has limited vacation time off from work) before the wedding instead of after, but let me know if it’s better to travel in July or something, I start back mid/late August. Place: I really want to go to Italy (i…

Next lens advice? I have just upgraded from a canon 110D to a canon EOS R50. I stopped going out with my 1100D and regret it and dropping the hobby so i want to throw myself in and really stick to it. I have a 18-45mm f/4.6 and a 55-210mm f/5, i have been looking for my next lenses, i have been looking at mainly the RF 50mm 1.8 and the RF 35mm 1.8, i mainly take …

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Laid off – Should I Be Picky About My Next Job? I’m in a bit of a dilemma and could really use some advice. I’m a new grad mechanical engineer who was recently laid off just 4 months into my first full-time role. I have around 1 year of experience including internships now. Here’s my situation: I received severance and qualify for unemployment, so I have about 8-12 months of financial cushio…

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What places do you think will be better or worst to visit in the next decades? Hi. To start, I know my question is a bit stupid, as noone can predict the future and how all the different countries will develop and evolve. However, I just want to read some perspectives on how you think some places might change due to factors like weather/climate changes, political situation, overtourism, infrastructure, economic development…

Build your next PC like it’s 1999 Silverstone’s new FLP01 PC case looks like a relic from the late ‘90s. | Screenshot: XSilverStone’s new FLP01 PC case looks it was created in a time when desktop computers had turbo buttons and bragging rights were earned by having a Pentium chip inside. In reality, the retro beige box is launching next year for all your modern PC-building need…

26 years old, what’s next? Looking for perspectives on priorities. Hello! I’ve (26F) been a part of this sub for a long time but haven’t posted. I’m in a spot financially where I would love some guidance on if my allocations make sense for my situation. My accounts currently look like this: Brokerage: $76k split between VOO, VTI, & VTSAX Roth IRA: $40k split between VOO, VTI, & VTSAX Solo 401(k): $32.7k split b…

Sling TV’s streaming TV price goes up by $5.99 next month Photo by Chris Welch / The VergeSling TV is increasing its monthly subscription prices by $5.99 for all of its plans starting in December. The streaming TV provider said “rising costs” are to blame for the price hikes without specifying why — presumably, not all six of those bucks are intended to pay for its “arcade” library of interactive games…

What do you think the next big thing will be? I feel like the trap of the shorts, instagram, snapchat, facebook etc are losing their grip. But what do you guys feel like is going to take it all over. submitted by /u/Tight-Dragonfruit541

Employer Switching Me from W-2 to 1099 Next Year. Is that ok? Hi everyone! I work as a remote administrator, but I have the option to work in office if I choose. I use the employer’s programs and follow their very specific processes for handling tasks. I have step by step lists provided by my employer that I follow in order to complete my work. And I can only work a certain number of hours daily, no weeken…

Travelling to UK/Europe next year looking for advise I am Canadian 23M planning to solo travel and live in the UK or Europe next year in mid July 2025 after travelling for a few weeks with family. Which will be mostly Dublin and parts of both Republic and N Ireland, parts of Scotland close to or in Edinburgh, also York and London. After that I am planning a Contiki trip around Europe for end of Ju…

Band photoshoots. What would be the next step? Hi. I am amateur photographer and I wanted to join my two hobbies, music and photography. I offered a band in my area an outdoor photoshoot which turned out great. So great in fact that now I have quite a few bands booked. I have canon eos r100, kit 18-45mm and 50mm. What would you consider next buy? A light source? Flash? Another lens? I’m only…

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