FrankR

Looks interesting - maybe some eye candy down the line too. Show is based in Australia.

A little off topic, if you will indulge. I was traveling in Barbados a few months ago. Needed new running shoes and stopped by a local store. The salesman told me the shoes I liked the looks of, was actually meant for cricket. They were Pumas - very colorful. Very good looking. So was the salesman! 😉 Ended up going to a game of cricket with him. Day/night game I think they called it. He explained that was the reason why they didnt use the traditional red cricket ball. It was actually a lot of fun to watch a game live.

I am happy for you - glad you got value out of it. Just be careful how far you go in drinking the Dave Ramsey cool-aid. His budgeting ideas are solid. His investing ideas are less so, in my opinion.

Yes, we are out there! 😁 Scammers will try anything to get your information so they can try to monetize it. Always meet in a public place - I meet the young men for lunch before we reach any agreements. If they are unwilling to meet in person or a video call - scammer. Biggest problem daddies have: out of date photos. Check your pics - if they are more than a year old…they need updating! Good luck with your search.

Well, it is Australia, mate! 😆

New season starting October 31, 2024.

I recommend an election detox. Switch to porn and avoid news channels for a month! 😆

HWP = Height/Weight Proportionate How did you come up with Hispanic White People?? 😆

You realize you are adding to the “noise and zero productice discourse”, right? That “someone” can be you! 🫵

That is your choice, of course. Limit human interaction, to me, translates to “lock myself in my room”…not very adult, more moody teenager! I like my job and I enjoy people, so I would rather get the shot. You can order free Covid tests online - USPS has a website.

Clearly we have learned nothing from the “me too” years. Don’t play with the employees. Hire a cleaner, get a good cleaning. Hire for fun and get fun. Don’t commingle - it’s all fun and games until it goes very wrong and you have a lawsuit and reputational damage to deal with. My unsolicited advice: think twice.

But hey, at least you can afford the best lawyers! Live a little!! 😆

i agree - Dave Ramsey had some good ideas about budgeting and saving for a rainy day, but that is pretty much where the value stops. To listen to him about credit or investing is a mistake. His rants are a bridge too far. FICO is a little like baseball - learn the game and play it with patience.

Money Up Front?

If you prefer to stick with Vanguard, then VWO can give you emerging markets exposure.

I have noticed that you keep bringing up the same topic. Seems to me, you are asking the right questions, but are you sure this is the right place to seek answers? A therapist can be very helpful in such cases. Recommend you consider it for help in exploring your feelings, thoughts, choices and actions.

I did see this pop up on my Netflix this weekend under newly released items. Will take a look - thanks for the recommendation.

Have you considered changing the optics on your current role in education? Become a consultant for a tutoring firm or build out a tutoring client base. Learn to love teaching again, by working with individuals. Help kids with college applications, their application essays etc. Better hours, more money and it utilizes your existing knowledge base… A complete change to something brand new seems daunting. Just my 2c.

USA Today ran an article on seasonal vaccines today. The updated Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are now available. They specifically mentioned CVS and Walgreens are taking appointments. No sign yet of the promised Covid & Flu combination vaccine. So will need two jabs again.

Welcome to the forum Alex_twink! 😁

I loved her show on CNBC, but I am not fond of the podcast format. I’m keeping my powder dry and avoiding the stock market - it is running too hot when considering economic metrics. I am giving TIPS a fresh look too.

You are taking the right steps - getting to know yourself and speaking to a therapist is a good start. For a relationship to start, progress and mature you need to be open to the idea. Random hookups may be fun, but they are unlikely to lead you there. Be open to more. NYC actually makes is more difficult - so easy to disappear in the crowd here. Some of the professional providers I have seen, and continue to see are a great blessing and I value them, but not sure that is the long term solution. You sound a little discouraged - keep in mind that male to male relationships were so much more difficult for us older folks - we never had the role models you, the younger generation, have today. My one piece of advice is to engage with the community and find real attachment to it. Join your local gay association or community center. Meet older guys, they can be helpful in navigating life and may even be able to introduce you to guys that are compatible with what you are looking for.

You are such a nice guy. But you dont owe him anything. You’ve said your piece - he is being pushy. He is basically spamming you. Just block his number at this point.

Based on this, you are not looking to invest, rather you want to speculate on short term market fluctuations. It is not something I recommend and you are likely to lose it all. https://www.forbes.com/advisor/in/investing/how-to-buy-stocks/

Thanks for joining the forum. Perhaps you can tell us where you are located?