The "What's on your mind?" thread

[InuYashaCrusade]

Originally Posted by RustinCohle

I think I need to start closing some of my credit cards. I'm tired of the temptation being there. I know it hurts your credit, closing accounts, but I have a few cards with no balance that I don't see a point in keeping open.

Credit cards are definitely my weakness. I've always got the money that I'm spending but I'd rather charge and pay later. I tend to charge and then stress myself out over having an extra $100 dollar payment to make that month until it is paid off.

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by nick4Knight

There is plenty on my mind From hoping Americans get real about automation, to actually doing something proactive about it and vote Andrew Yang in 2020 so that the U.S puts universal basic income on the world map as a path for better lives for the less fortunate and average folk who can't afford health care, can't imagine a life of "upward mobility" much less contend with an unexpected bill of $500. I want this because then my country can also move on such a thing!

Not going to happen.

[civiclx]

Despite Jeezy going on to have the bigger career, I like his verse the least although it's not a bad verse.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ntkzs_Y4CGQ

[BizCat]

The whole idea of a credit score is stupid. It’s also a myth that you need one... you don’t.

[RustinCohle]

Originally Posted by InuYashaCrusade

Credit cards are definitely my weakness. I've always got the money that I'm spending but I'd rather charge and pay later. I tend to charge and then stress myself out over having an extra $100 dollar payment to make that month until it is paid off.

Yep I’ve been there. Where I’ve had plenty of money in my checking account to make that $100 purchase, but I end up putting it on a credit card and then waiting a month or so to pay it off. Doesn’t really make sense, but I do it.

[RustinCohle]

Originally Posted by RustinCohle

I’ll never understand why people prefer to drive in the rain over the snow. This morning, driving on a completely straight stretch of road, I hydroplaned and did a 360 into a guard rail. Luckily the car spun the perfect amount that only the rear bumper hit the rail. New bumper is an easy fix.

Trying to stay positive about it. On that corner of the bumper there was a pretty big gouge with missing paint from someone hitting my car in a parking lot. It would have had to be filled/painted eventually anyways. This just expedites that process.

Wow, Geico is fast. This happened Sunday morning and yesterday morning, within 24 hours, they were already out to take pictures, give me an estimate, and cut me a check. Already have my appointment setup to get it fixed at a local shop too.

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by Head bugs

That reads like dialogue in a crime novel. Some old detective sitting in his favorite chair pissed off at technology, and the fact he's up before most people.

Most people I know are up at 4 AM, 2 full hours before me. Must be a big city thing

[Member-222782]

I have a credit card with a small limit ($500). I decided to pay off the $416.75 balance with part of my tax refund, which made me feel good. But even though my balance is $0, my available credit is also $0 Did I do something I wasn't supposed to? Is it taboo to pay off a cc now?

[philzilla]

Originally Posted by Cinema84

I have a credit card with a small limit ($500). I decided to pay off the $416.75 balance with part of my tax refund, which made me feel good. But even though my balance is $0, my available credit is also $0 Did I do something I wasn't supposed to? Is it taboo to pay off a cc now?

Better question, what exactly was there to decide?

[InuYashaCrusade]

Originally Posted by philzilla

Better question, what exactly was there to decide?

To pay it off all at once or over the course of a few months?

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by InuYashaCrusade

To pay it off all at once or over the course of a few months?

It's obvious that's what I meant. That guy just has it in for me.

[civiclx]

It's like this dude has a Game Genie helping him write that deep shit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mhtJduoCZ0

[RageATL]

Got married last weekend, left the lodge we rented on Monday morning, the rest of her family flew out Monday night and yet we are still reeling from wedding PTSD two days later.

[The_Donster]

Congratulations to you both RageATL

[The_Donster]

Really regretting not giving the Jaguar to my friend who helped get it off of our old neighbors property. Because clearly it doesn’t want to be in Texas. I can’t get the damn hand brake to release and now the inside roof upholstery started drooping when I went to roll down the windows. It is a shame, but might be putting it on Craigslist if I can’t get it squared away

[BWBODDY]

Originally Posted by The_Donster

Really regretting not giving the Jaguar to my friend who helped get it off of our old neighbors property. Because clearly it doesn’t want to be in Texas. I can’t get the damn hand brake to release and now the inside roof upholstery started drooping when I went to roll down the windows. It is a shame, but might be putting it on Craigslist if I can’t get it squared away

Oh man, when I was younger I fantasized about owning a Jaguar E-Type which came out the same year I was born iirc (1961)
I just thought they were and still are so beautiful

But I settled for a few of Cameos, 71, 79 Z and one a 1989 IROC-Z ( my most loved car)....
A 1978/79 Trans-am which was Turquoise Blue and a Red 1969 convertible Corvette.

Those were the days, now I'm looking for a 4x4 to replace my 1998 Cherokee I lost in a rain slick spin-out
fast car days have long since passed me by ....

[Moviefan1203]

Originally Posted by RageATL

Got married last weekend, left the lodge we rented on Monday morning, the rest of her family flew out Monday night and yet we are still reeling from wedding PTSD two days later.

Congrats, my man!

[Waboman]

Originally Posted by RageATL

Got married last weekend, left the lodge we rented on Monday morning, the rest of her family flew out Monday night and yet we are still reeling from wedding PTSD two days later.

I'm gonna give you the advice I wish someone would have given me... RUN! Lol. Just kidding. Congrats, amigo. You traded in your amateur status and went pro. This calls for a cup o' da Blue. Cheers.

[sk33tr]

Originally Posted by Waboman

[Show spoiler]

[Mike16]

Originally Posted by RageATL

Got married last weekend, left the lodge we rented on Monday morning, the rest of her family flew out Monday night and yet we are still reeling from wedding PTSD two days later.

Congrats to you both! I guess I have this to look forward to in a few short months,myself...