I'm going to admit something here. In the big picture, I support social safety nets. I don't think the nets are perfect but the areas that do need reform in no way justify throwing the nets out all together. However, I was raised to be fiscally conservative. My grandfather was fond of saying, "Any asshole can…

The '09 - '11 seat fabric was god-awful.

You can't save more than you earn, without selling assets. Do you mean your return on investment?

There is a good chance bond funds will get smoked in 3-5 years. Given these historically high prices, I wouldn't peg the risk at any less than long term traditional stock market risk. I offer no reasonable alternatives. I have my short term money in a savings account. It isn't good, but it is the lesser of two…

He is so irrationally afraid of debt I cannot take him seriously. Looking back on the 5 years since I have finished law school... my net worth would be depressingly tiny if I have thrown all of my resources toward tackling debt.

I think there is a tendency for many people I know to get caught up in the details to make sure everything is fair. That's what I have observed in my experience.

For me, it creates a team spirit. Not by itself, as marriage is about more than money. I'm not going to say we've never fought about money. Our successes, though, allow us the opportunity to grow closer and think of ourselves as a unit.

Honestly I really don't understand the value of comparing recouping percentages based on the project. Nearly every project is between 60% - 80%. So basically all of them are terrible investments. Some are just slightly less terrible. Triage the best you can and if you want to save money don't do a project. If you…

But the cost of materials and labor all moves us closer to the average than one would expect.

My remodels cost me far more than my house is worth. The percentage recouped for me, will be far lower. While I made efforts to control costs, the value of the home did not persuade contractors and suppliers to give me…

How come? The median value of homes does not impact the cost of a renovation.

Digging clay is easy. Sand and bedrock are challenging.

$10 carry-on, $20 checked, $50 over sized carry on.

Flying from a small regional airport, gate checking is constant. Could airlines force flyers that violate rules to gate check? For an additional fee, of course.

It is totally fair to criticize those with stuffed bags, particularly duffle bags. However, I have had to turn my legally side bag sideways before.

A fee for a carry-on would fix everything. Personal item free.

Totally agree with you, it is a huge mitigating factor. Mitigating factors influence sentencing, not innocence and guilt.

My bad, I didn't realize serious depression issues were a license to kill.

So your car never forgets your phone, randomly disconnects or uses a ton of extra battery while streaming through bluetooth? I have had these issues on Hyundai, VW, Toyota and GM... not to mention after market products like Jensen

Reading comprehension. Stupid woman. Maybe she'll try it again after her FOUR kids are taken away.

"Not only did they have to get four people out" They actually only had to get three kids out.