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Worked for Elon Musk. Your milage may vary.

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Refinance and consolidate your student loans. You should be able to get a lower rate and save few thousands.

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These are some incredibly informative posts. Thank you so much. In my world of digital media and new media, it’s how the tools help me make creative decisions (or solve narrative/visual/design problems) that I’ve always enjoyed, and I don’t obsess much about the tools themselves like some of my col...

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Yes. My daughter is 7 and her son is 9. There should at least be a discussion of how the kids are treated, financially speaking. Do you consult each other before getting your own kid an expensive item, like an iPad? Much easier to discuss up front than after you come home and your daughter says "He...

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It sounds like you each have a kid? Are they the same age? Yes. My daughter is 7 and her son is 9. There should at least be a discussion of how the kids are treated, financially speaking. Do you consult each other before getting your own kid an expensive item, like an iPad? Much easier to discuss u...

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sailaway wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 27, 2018 4:14 pm
It sounds like you each have a kid? Are they the same age?

Yes. My daughter is 7 and her son is 9.

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deltaneutral83 wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 27, 2018 3:59 pm
For someone at your stage both parties shouldn't "expect" anything without talking. If she actually knows what you make and still "expects" you to pick up tabs for her and her kid well...

Just to add: We talked about salaries and she knows what I make

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My girlfriend partially moved in with me recently. She still has her place but her contract will be up in two months. We have two children from previous relationships. We go out eating few times a week and the bill is usually just under a hundred for the 4 of us. Plus sometimes if we at the mall and...

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1. Not selling my Cryptocurrencyies last year after making 400%+ return in few weeks.

2. Getting married to the wrong person.

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t885 wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 13, 2018 10:46 am
Don't do it.

She might change in the short term to make you happy but after the "honeymoon" phase is over she will revert back to the mean

Cut bait and move on.

+1

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Hi, 1. Would sneakers be accepted to go with business casual in office environment (to meet clients/customers, etc)? Or would it be faux pas? edit: 2. From the discussion below it sounds like sneakers can be divided in two broad categories: Running shoe. Chuck taylor or vans type shoe. Some people ...

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Spend as low as you can. Find the cheapest unit that meets your requirements. Other than that, nothing can be done unless you relocate or increase your commute time.

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One thing to keep in mind, having a lower paying job doesn't necessarily mean you will have a better work/life balance. Some people makes $200K+ a year and work 40 to 50 hours a week. If I was you I'd look for a position that would allow me to maintain current income (or even higher) and provide wor...

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Doesn't seem like a bad investment. Basically the house is yours and someone else is paying the mortgage for you. Once that paid off, you will start to see more rental income.

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One thing for sure... She's a keeper!

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I drive a 2004 Mercedes Benz C230 with just under 110K miles. No major issues and hoping to keep it for at least few more years.

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Just following the thread. Interested in hearing more answers

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What I think will be useful for this forum is having to ability to rate answers and highest rated answer will move to the top of the page. This way if you find old question that is applicable to you, you can read/find best answers relatively quick without having to read all answers/multiple pages.

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strafe wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 23, 2018 5:33 am
I’m curious why you’re curious.

I'm curious why you're curious why he/she is curious.

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around 80-85% I believe, 11,000 total household income per month max my 401k, wife's 403b and 457, tIRA for both, pay extra towards very small mortgage, and throw another $2500+ into taxable accounts each month. Of course we are 33 and 34 and planning on retiring in 2 years, so we are pushing hard ...

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Stay dry from the rain.

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Hard to answer without knowing current income/savings/401k information etc.

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+1 for Google Flights.

Also check momondo.com, might find a good deal but usually same/a little cheaper than Google Flights.

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Seems a little high but that's life. Even if they can do it in 4 hours they probably charge for 6 or 7 hours. Similar to mechanics, provide quotes based on 3 hours of labor then magically do the work in an hour because of their experience.

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vineviz wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 13, 2018 3:18 pm
Why are you applying for these jobs?

These positions are in different departments and will allow me to expand my knowledge/experience. That's the only reason.

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Hi Everyone, I work at a large organization and there are few internal positions (different departments) I'm interested in. Before I apply for any position, I would like to inform my current manager. He's very nice and supportive and I don't expect any issues but I'm worried that he might think I'm ...

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A VP at major bank only makes $96K? Or is this part of the overinflated title game the banks play? Both, plus it depends on the location and the specialty. I'm in relatively low cost of living area. VP of Technology isn't the same as VP of Training Development (for example) or other non technical s...

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Thank you everyone. Nice to hear others opinions, definitely not a good offer.

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Thank you all for the input. I agree this is not a very good offer. The main reason I'm considering it is because I'd like to grow my skill set...

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Please see answers below: Isn't the rule of thumb that it's not worth the move for less than 15-20% bump in salary (all other things being equal and assuming this is not a lower-salary-for-less-stress lifestyle choice)? That's true, but I'm more interested in the experience at this point but given t...

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mortfree wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:26 am
I think your age is also a consideration.

if you are early in your career versus closer to retirement...

I'm 35 years old.

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Seems like a big downgrade. Exactly how I feel about it, but it will allow me to gain experience in an area I'm not exposed to now and after gaining that experience I expect my compensation to increase by ~25% when I make my next move. But giving this is a small bank, I'm not sure how other compani...

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Current Employer: Large well known bank (Top 5) 96K Base Salary plus 10% Bonus 4 Weeks of Vacation Time VP Level Job Offer: Small Bank 100K Base Salary plus 10% Bonus 3 Weeks of Vacation Time AVP Level As far as 401K and health insurance plans, there are no big differences between the two companies....

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Glockenspiel wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 07, 2018 3:25 pm
If it's Wells Fargo, I wouldn't hesitate to move to the smaller bank, out of ethics and principles.

Agree, but I'm not with Wells Fargo.

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Thank you all for the insight. If anyone else have have an insight, please feel free to share. Overall I don't think this will be a good move, but I'm open to any feedback.

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Had the exact same issue few days ago. I tried to use Tide Original in the washing machine and it worked like magic. Before that I was using another generic brand. Also tried the white vinegar and baking soda thing but really didn't make much of a difference. Try Tide Original powder if you haven't ...

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I get people talking about "integrity". However, in this era, there is no job security (in general). Companies merge, layoff people and go under all the time. They make offers and then withdraw them. They can fire you at any time for any reason. It cannot be one sided IMO. Ultimately, you have to d...

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Hi everyone, I have a career choice that I need to make regarding a job offer and need Bogleheads wisdom especially those who work/worked at financial institutions. Currently I work at one of the top 5 largest banks in the U.S. (by assets). My role is related to Compliance and Risk Management. I lov...

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Cryptocurrency.

Prices are down now might be a good time. If you are lucky you will get wealthy, but of course you can lose it quickly as well. Very volatile!

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I'd definitely move in this case especially if my spouse stays and home and doesn't need to look for new jobs. I'd worry more about moving if the kids are older and maybe in high school. But with young kids, why are you concerned?

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OP,

From my personal experience, RUN as fast as you can and DON'T look back. Your kids might suffer from this marriage more than you can imagine.

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Buy Bitcoin and some other top alt coins. Very volatile and will definitely add some excitement to your life from my experience

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Check Whole Food if you have one in your area. They carry variety of essential oils and different brands.

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First kid? No reason to jump to a $35k to $40k minivan with one kid. First off, you won't go very far with an infant. Two, one kid and the related stuff fits in any car. Set a goal and start saving, but a big, new 7-8 passenger mini-van might be overkill with a first kid. Most discussions happen wh...

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Definitely not, home appliances usually last 10+ years with no issues.

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I like option 3. For $25K you can get a brand new Toyota or Honda and still have 9 or 10K extra.

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Don't tip

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You are still young and seems ambitious. Instead of trying to save few bucks and do odd jobs, invest in YOURSELF. Get a master degree in MBA, economic, or whatever you feel will benefit your career the most. Your employer may even pay for part of it. Look for online degrees for added flexibility... ...

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