Homes? Cars? Etc etc. I think any money in the markets is gone. Have to have liquid savings.
Will you be making big ticket purchases going forward?
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bought a backpack at costco that was on sale for 40$ but that is usually 55$ because i expect it will go to 70$ in a couple months. 
more seriously, i've been putting off buying a vehicle and will start looking soon but if i find prices are outrageous will just keep what i have for a few more years
more seriously, i've been putting off buying a vehicle and will start looking soon but if i find prices are outrageous will just keep what i have for a few more years
I would agree with you on a variety of things. That would be one. Prices, in general, have skyrocketed. Neither party seems to give 2 shits about the average joe.
bought a backpack at costco that was on sale for 40$ but that is usually 55$ because i expect it will go to 70$ in a couple months.
more seriously, i've been putting off buying a vehicle and will start looking soon but if i find prices are outrageous will just keep what i have for a few more years
You probably should have purchased the vehicle and delayed the purchase of the backpack.
Mortgage rates should start dropping, equity is high after pandemic years of 10-20% appreciation. Pent up demand to move. Still a sellers market overall but if cash gets cheap, people will move.
Why would I not continue to live my life and buy what I want or need? Nothing has changed in my world one bit and neither will my spending habits.
you could be right. i'm not the most astute with investments.
it's a nice backpack though
I applaud your backpack purchaseyou could be right. i'm not the most astute with investments.
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Relax max.
Also, yes, I have a retaining wall i want to replace and will be building a building for it.
you could be right. i'm not the most astute with investments.
GM ups truck production
GM plans to temporarily increase pickup truck production at a plant in Indiana.The increase in workers is in addition to those who the company was already hiring for the plant as supplemental workers to support summer breaks and time off for their regular employees, according to a person familiar with the plans.
GM, in an emailed statement, confirmed the plans Thursday without mentioning tariffs.
The Detroit automaker produces its crucial, highly profitable pickup trucks such as the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra at various plants in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
GM has not cut production at any plants as a result of the tariffs like Stellantis is doing, said the person, who was not authorized to speak to media.
Ford employee discount
Hours after Trump’s tariffs went into effect, Ford announced it will offer its employee discount to all customers.Ford said the sales program — running from April 3 through June 2 — includes “significant savings” but did not release exact details on the discounts.
The program, which it’s calling “From America, For America,” excludes some larger vehicles like the Ford Raptor, 2025 Ford Expedition, Ford Super Duty trucks and Lincoln Navigator SUVs.
“We understand that these are uncertain times for many Americans,” the company said in a statement. “We have the retail inventory to do this and a lot of choice for customers that need a vehicle.”
U.S. auto sales in the first quarter came in higher than expected as consumers flocked to buy cars ahead of auto tariffs taking effect, which many expect will lead to higher vehicle prices.
Nope never.
After I finish dehydrating the last of our food and water I will be headed to the bunker.
Just need to find those masks I misplaced.
After I finish dehydrating the last of our food and water I will be headed to the bunker.
Just need to find those masks I misplaced.
I bought two Hondas in the last two years, so no, not car shopping again until my daughter is 16.
So they are going see a decrease in profitability. Similar to the last time that dipshit had steel tariffs. It cost Ford a billion in profit.
I'm not sure it will qualify as a "big ticket purchase" but my daughter will be getting her driver's license soon and we'll be getting her a first car. Something old-ish and used.
bought a backpack at costco that was on sale for 40$ but that is usually 55$ because i expect it will go to 70$ in a couple months.
more seriously, i've been putting off buying a vehicle and will start looking soon but if i find prices are outrageous will just keep what i have for a few more years
Why do you put the $ after the number?
it is not my usual habit but this time i essentially transcribed an internal voice into post...the voice said forty dollars and i automatically typed 40 followed by $. it did look odd to me but i was too lazy to backspace and move the cursor on my little cellphone screen. to stay consistent i continued putting the $ after digits.
The world is coming to an end
OP said he thinks any money in the markets is gone.
I just checked mine and most of it is still there. Weird...
And ALL of the shares are still there. Every single one. Weird...
