#a bit more expensive but they sell at Costco

[all-i-do-is-try1]

Just got celcius energy drinks it’s so worth it. They’ve got a ton of vitamins too

[rg-notes]

Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Letter 2022, Reactions

Every year I enjoy reading Warren Buffets' predictably charming annual Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder letter. I dare you to find another annual investor letter you can remotely describe as charming. Anyhow, this year's letter published February 23 was another winner. As a builder turned investor I can't look to a better influence on my decision making than Warren and his partner Charlie Munger. Their humility, their focus on long-term relationships, and their emphasis on pragmatism alongside an expectation of excellence are all values I hold dear and hope to instill into Saltwater and our businesses for years to come.

Here's what stood out to me.

Hammering home the basics

We’re reminded that these gents look at companies, not stocks… “Charlie and I are not stock-pickers; we are business-pickers.” Buying a stock is just a tiny fraction of the company you’re getting, evaluate it as such. So why buy stocks vs majority ownership? A question we ask ourselves at Saltwater often? There is but one critical difference for the critical eyed investor. The difference between public "stocks" and privately owned businesses based on Warren’s insights… “stocks often trade at truly foolish prices...while a controlled business gives no thought to selling at a panic-type valuation.” Good enough for me. We’ll be keeping our eyes open for foolish prices.

Shareholder financial education

Warren shares an anecdote about share repurchases and the misled villainization of them.

“The math isn’t complicated: When the share count goes down, your interest in our many businesses goes up. Every small bit helps if repurchases are made at value-accretive prices. Just as surely, when a company overpays for repurchases, the continuing shareholders lose. At such times, gains flow only to the selling shareholders and to the friendly, but expensive, investment banker who recommended the foolish purchases. 

Gains from value-accretive repurchases, it should be emphasized, benefit all owners – in every respect. Imagine, if you will, three fully-informed shareholders of a local auto dealership, one of whom manages the business. Imagine, further, that one of the passive owners wishes to sell his interest back to the company at a price attractive to the two continuing shareholders. When completed, has this transaction harmed anyone? Is the manager somehow favored over the continuing passive owners? Has the public been hurt?”

We were able to execute a value-accretive share repurchase in a portfolio company this year and while it wasn’t a smooth process, it was a very good decision for all our shareholders. Thanks Warren.

Praise of his best companies

How many times have you heard Warren discuss Coke, Amex, and See’s Candies? Effectively every time he or Charlie open their mouths. Charlie’s personal fav is Costco based on my experience with him. This year Warren reminds us that in 1994, BRK completed a 7 year buying spree of over 400 million shares of Coke stock for a total of $1.3B. He reminds us the value of those dividends almost a billion, as well as stock price appreciation, that 400 million share position is worth >$25B today. 

He doesn’t paint this investment as an obvious or easy one however. “The weeds wither away in significance as the flowers bloom… it takes just a few winner to work wonders.”  

Endless love for his partner Charlie Munger

I love looking for how many times Warren uses the phrase, "Charlie and I...", this year it was 10. He's clearly smitten with his long-time friend and partner for good reason, but this was my favorite tidbit of Charlie appreciation...

"Find a very smart high-grade partner – preferably slightly older than you – and then listen very carefully to what he says."

He includes a response that Charlie will often use back to Warren when they are in decision-making mode.

“Warren, think more about it. You’re smart and I’m right.”

See what I mean… charming. Greater than the Coke investment, or the Costco investment, Warren's appreciation of Charlie's wisdom & friendship are what anchor his brilliance in my mind.

The elephant in the room… transition insights

With Charlie at 99 and Warren at 92, every communication is reasonably analyzed for hints around their transitions. I don’t believe there will be one until one or both pass. Sad, but likely true.

Charlie talks about Berkshire in the general sense a few times in this years letter where it feels like he’s writing rules to operate by for others versus telling the shareholder how “he” specifically will operate.

Our CEO will always be the Chief Risk Officer

At Berkshire, there will be no finish line.

Our CEOs will have a significant part of their net worth in Berkshire shares, bought with their own money.

I certainly hope there is an internal rule on the last point and it would be helpful to know what that $ amount is. While these aren’t all that telling as to the timing of a transition of either partners health condition it’s clear that Warren’s thinking is still spot on.

I hope you enjoy and absorb these letters as much as I do. 

[cyanide-sodapop]

wanna eat rice but plain white rice is too boring? I GOTCHU BESTIE

dried seaweed. it’s kinda expensive but it’s so good with rice. classic. i eat this so much it’s probably bad for me. get it at costco, they sell the packets in bulk i’m pretty sure

sesame oil, sesame seeds, salt, and sugar. DELICIOUS.

everythign bagel seasoning

pan fried spam, or even chicken nuggets if you feel daring

if you have a bit more time, curry. or ramen broth. or even stew. it’s like bread, it absorbs it and it’s delicious (might come out mushy if you don’t add enough for the amount of liquid but you just add in enough rice and it’s alright)

[lifenconcepts]

@sleepywasp Love this suggestion! Although I have no need to go elsewhere due to already doing this but I was very happy to brainstorm on all the stores.

Okay here goes: NOTEBOOKS!

TKmax: 6/10, it has some goodies but they are way too sporadic with what they sell in their special aisle and usually is quite pricey but they have some good designs!

My favourite store (won’t say the name~): 10/10 has incredible sizes (a4, my favourite) and for very cheap! Only £2/£3 for one.

WHSmith - 0/10. Fucking shit. I would destroy it if I could. Cheap materials, large spaces between lines, basic ass covers, and more expensive than snacks, if you can’t tell I have PERSONAL BEEF with this one.

That random store with the red name nexto it: 2/10. Not much better but I guess they have good quality so it’s worth it.

Poundland: 8/10. Quite good and usually my go-to if I’m a bit desperate as they don’t really have my preferance in size/style and at times they don’t even restock for ages! Still, very nice. Only a couple of pounds. Can also buy sketchbooks there for it.

Temporary markets/festivals: 5/10 lots of pretty and handmade things there but they rarely sell notebooks so that’s kinda a bummer.

Wilko: 7/10, bit iffy with this one but the price is very good for the amount of pages! But you wouldn’t freaking believe this but my local one SHUT DOWN and I’m heart broken over it cuz it was so lovely.

Thrift stores and/or card/birthday supply stores: 2/10. Would barely even go here if utterly desperate. Their prices are ludicrous and I get that it’s helping the business and what not and they’re custom made but what the fuckimg shit, it barely is the size of my palm and you want TEN BUCKS for it???? I only put it so high because the covers are so damn adorable and I couldn’t help but get a cute doggy one if you want I can post a picture of it.

School fairs and/or stealing/asking kindly from schools or academies: 5/10 bit risky but sometimes you can get one very nice and for free. Bit small I may add but if you don’t write a lot it’s a good option.

Asda: 9/10 Very nice I must add. Good, cheap, and I love looking there. hobby crafts: 2/10 absolute shit it’s meant to be for art supplies but AUGH it’s awful

staples: 4/10 pricey but I wanted that classical American high school book

Costco: 3/10 Basically the same pricing as anywhere else just in bulk???

museum/art gallery/zoo: 1/10 what the fuck man, but sometimes can be pretty🙃

FREEBIE WITH ANY JOB: 1000/10 I LOVE YOU OH I LOVE YOU I ADORE ANY MANAGMENT THAT GIVES ME FREE PENS AND NOTEBOOKS AAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!

eBay: 4/10 eh won’t recommend

Amazon: 3/10 won’t recommend

aliexpress: 6/10 won’t recommend but it’s okay

Temu: -infinity/10 hope this business rots I hate their practices

McDonald’s: 0/10 not worth it

Target: 3/10 not that good tbf

Random corner storeTM: 5/10 only if I’m desperate AF

[subiysu-chan]

Money-saving tricks when buying clothes

Good stores:

-Costco

-Value village

-Hudson Bay (quite expensive, but reasonably good quality for it's price tag, and often better quality than some luxury brands)

-Most athleasure stores (again, those that sell for outdoor activities are expensive, but they do often have a good price-quality ratio).

Cuts:

The cut of a garment is extremely important for longevity.

-Pick the pants made for your biological sex. Simply enough, most pants made for men would have space at the front to comfortably fit the genitals, while be quite narrow around the hips. So, if as a woman, you try to wear them, it would be very tight around your hips, and the extra space at the front would leave quite a bit of gaping, all of this would put more strain on the stiches. Guys, most pants for women would have no space at the front, so you'll probably feel quite tight and uncomfortable around your crotch, and keeping those pants up might be challenging because they are made to grab onto a wide pair of hips. It will also put the fabric and stiches in considerable tension, which would make the garment last less time.

-Straight cut pants: bell pants would drag to the floor while for skinny jeans, the stiches and fabric would be in a lot of stress. A cigarette or straight cut would offer a good range of movement, but shouldn't drag on the floor and the fabric would be in less stress.

[medicinemane]

Also looking at that place that sells the dried chiles (www.thechileguy.com), looks like they're selling stuff like cinnamon and paprika too and... honestly plugging the numbers into the calculator it looks like it might be cheaper than Costco's stuff, especially if you buy the most bulk amount

(Costco's website I think is making everything a bit more expensive than it is in the store cause it's nominally for delivery so... that messes with the calculations, but I think it's still true)

I don't know, when I have some money and I have the will to actually be cooking I may drop like $100 and just pick up a variety of stuff from this place and see how I like it

[arabellaflynn]

The Internet has made it rain

A lot of groceries have been landing on my porch lately. Still, actually. 

My roommates are a little confused, and asked me why the internet is mailing me sixteen jars of marinated artichoke hearts? And I had to explain that it's because Amazon is not really set up to let the internet mail me one or two jars of marinated artichoke hearts. They won't drop normal human quantities of perishables from Amazon Fresh on your porch without giving you a delivery window, and they can't book you a delivery window without ruining the "surprise" of getting things off a Wish List, so you can only order off Amazon Pantry, where people shop in bulk when they can't get a ride to Costco. 

Ergo, sixteen jars of marinated artichokes. Which I will eventually eat, because I've also taken custody of sixteen boxes of pasta, a dozen cans of chunked tomatoes, and some amount of canned mushrooms and roasted bell peppers. I am generally a tired/lazy cook, and that's about the level of effort I'll go to for dinner.

They also half-seriously jumped to the conclusion that I was doing sex work. Which was not a bad guess; I do figure modeling, so I've spent a fair amount of my life being naked for money. I would happily be selling used shoes and underwear to people who would pay to appreciate them, but I'm not willing to put my real name or physical address on those packages, and PO Boxes are expensive as fuck in all the nearby ZIP codes. Most perverts are perfectly ordinary people who just have a very niche hobby, but you can't really tell when you have one of the bad apples from a few slobbery emails. Reading between the lines, at least one of my roommates has had a bad experience with an ex who wouldn't go away, so that's another reason not to risk it.

Getting back to the groceries, the Wish List says there's still some stuff that hasn't shown up yet, so I was not all that surprised to see more boxes piled up on my porch last week. I was having kind of a bad time, because our shower wall had fallen in and I was the only one home to let the contractors in at 8 in the morning, so I was not exactly firing on all cylinders. I just saw the boxes and went, 'oh yay, someone sent the half-dozen jars of spaghetti sauce, that's dinner taken care of' and stacked them in the corner for a bit, because pasta sauce will keep until I've had a nap.

Reader, it was not pasta sauce.

I have a few Wish Lists in addition to the main one, and the one that had all the groceries on it. One was called Media Production. I don't remember if I've ever posted that one, and I definitely didn't remember it was public, but that one was actually a running tally of stuff I intended to buy in the unlikely event that I ever got grant money. And everything on it eventually fetched up on my front stairs, save one duplicate item. I have no idea if one person sent it all, or if a bunch of you ganged up on me; it arrived in a few boxes, on a couple different days, and Amazon seems to include a separate 'send a thank you' slip for each item, so there's no telling what orders actually went to the warehouse. So far only one of the anony-mice has picked a unique pseudonym, and all of those things came a while ago in another collection of boxes. 

But, uh, there's a whole bunch of it, is the point. Rather unexpectedly. Thank you!

Self-Portrait (Logitech BRIO, pixels on panel, 2023).

For the record, the collection was basically a starter kit for content creators. None of it is super pricey, it was just stuff I couldn't justify spending the money on without knowing (rather than hoping) I could get some sort of return on it. The standing mic with a pop filter is a desk model with cardioid pickup, and there's a lapel mic clipped to the bendy arm. Bluetooth earbuds are for monitoring, the SSD is 1TB of storage. I've been toying with the idea of turning blog entries into a podcast, a la Mark Crislip -- it would actually be easy, inasmuch as I generally write them by sitting alone in my room and talking to myself for hours on end until I get something that sounds good, then banging it out on a keyboard before I forget it. I have a gaming headset that cost me about $20 and works fine on Zoom, but does not produce audio of a quality I'd put out for people to feed into their ears for an hour at a time. 

The white thing is a digital projector that was intended for a specific project that I'll still probably do at some point, but secretly is also assistive technology. I don't get as much done as I'd like because working on a computer requires me to sit up, and a lot of days, sitting up sucks. Being able to throw the second monitor onto a wall or even the ceiling means I can drag a wireless keyboard over and work from a pile of pillows. That plus the wireless controller means I can pick up streaming or recording let's-plays, which I've been wanting to do for a while, but haven't because sitting in one spot for hours murders my back. 

The Logitech BRIO taking the moody mirror selfie is a 4K webcam, and it's on a basic telescoping tripod that I can use for anything that takes a standard 1/4" screw mount. I've been trying to get clips of rehearsals, performances, new props, toying around in the studio, etc., but the quality is generally not great. Laptop cameras are made for office lighting and close-range subjects, and cell phone cameras are pretty good but unfortunately attached to phones, which are both expensive and also the device off of which I am generally playing the music. I've gotten away with the 1K cam for my one dance film so far, mainly because it was intentionally lo-fi -- as in, if the camera I had was too clear, I would have added grain and noise in post-production -- but outside of that people generally enjoy seeing what tf is going on when they watch a clip of someone dancing. 

[Side note: The rat cage is just out of shot to the right. Casper has the bottom suite. He had no idea what the hell I was doing shuffling doohickeys around on the floor and balancing a mirror on my knee with one hand and poking a computer with the other. I gave him a chocolate chip for his patience when I was done]

It is all generally portable. The webcam even came with its own bag. The stuff I have to hold is mostly wireless. The clip mic does have a cord; I can either plug it into a smartphone and then re-sync the audio in post, or I can plug it into a small Bluetooth transceiver and cast it to the laptop I'm using to record. It's almost, but not quite, equivalent to having a proper lav/beltpack set up. The receiver for a beltpack carries raw audio and can be plugged into anything, whereas the Bluetooth method needs at least one end of the connection to be smart in a way that a laptop is and most soundboards aren't. "Content creation"-style production is all piped through a computer whether it's edited or live, so it makes little difference to me. And frankly, all the wireless microphone systems I've ever tried to use with a computer are dodgy AF, mostly because the transmitter/WiFi/5G frequencies all smash into each other and come out a patchy mess.

So you can all look forward to more media, I guess? It'll take a bit to ramp up, I didn't expect to be doing any of this so soon, so I need to work on scripts and figure out where and when to record.

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[egg-tats]

hey @aberrantcadaver I have some chair experience:

ok, so first, all gaming chairs are bad. they're overpriced and usually poorly designed, stay away

second, the absolute pinnical of chairs for desk sitting is the Herman Miller aeron. these puppies are expensive as fuck new, but check if there's anywhere nearby that sells used office furniture and you might be able to snap one up cheap.

speaking of cheap, amazon sells like 50 dollar office chairs. these are evil. NEVER spend less than you need to on anything that seperates you from the ground (chair, bed, shoes, car). you might save a bit of cash now but it'll cost you way more later. my office chair broke right at the start of the pandemic and the few months I spent sitting in this were personally the worst part of that period of my life.

if there is an office surplus place nearby but no aerons, still grab one from there if it's in good condition. a business knows that a worker with a back injury isnt a worker at all so they'll usually get nicer chairs than you'd expect for even a cheap office

at the low end of acceptible and affordable, you've got two options: Ikea (their chairs are fine I've been sitting in an Ikea jarvfjallet for like 12 hours a day for the last 2.5 years and it's still fine. most people reccomend the Markus but that wasn't an option for me in 2020 for global pandemic reasons) and the Costco faux leather one that everyone gets.

Now that I've used one, I prefer the mesh-backed chairs, if you tend to run cold you might not like it as much but it's a personal decision more than anything.

good luck with your chair struggles!

yo do you know shit abt chairs. i need a new one but the stores around here dont have anything & im 90% surw gaming chairs are a scam anyway. im queer & neurodivergent & i sit like it so there better not be armrests i cant put my legs under/over. anyway ty have fun w your streams :)

also ive realized i cant call myself aster after all bc thats the name of our dog from two dogs ago & just the thought of the shit jokes id have to put up w from everyone who knows is killing me lmao still best name tho i like the flowers too

oh my god were u hte person who was going to name urself after me lmao. s all good broski uhhhhhhh. im gonna keep it a bukc fifty with u i live in a dorm adn i just use the one htey gave me. it's kinda padded but ohterwise it's a cheapass office chair. despite spending like. literal hours gamign i dont really care what chair i sit in as long as it doestn make my ass hurt

im sure someone in hte notes could help u out though best of luck my dude

[thesunshineriptide]

Our world au - twst boys get jobs in our world

They’ve been stranded for a month now, and expenses are getting a bit tight. Off to work you go, you funky little wizards!

Characters: riddle, Trey, Leona, Ruggie, Azul, Jade, Floyd.

Riddle:

* Riddle’s saga of finding a job begins when he realizes he needs money

* He’s an only child raised by rich parents

* They focused entirely on his academic studies

* And in a world without magic?

* He literally has no fucking clue

* He has no records of his existence

* So what’s a boy to do?

* Tutoring

* Riddle’s ability to study is unparalleled

* And math stays virtually the same in both twisted wonderland and this new world he’s in

* So he signs up to be an in-person tutor first at the nearest library

* Once he gets enough money, he buys a phone or laptop so he can do online tutoring instead

* It’s more efficient and easier for him

* Especially when Trey is sitting five feet behind riddle’s laptop, staring at him as he works

* It keeps his temper in check

* He’s almost instantly in high demand for his skills, and he learns other subjects too rather quickly

* Genuinely begins to enjoy this work and considers becoming a teacher when he gets back home

Trey:

* This should be no surprise, let’s be real

* He’s going to the local bakery and asking to work

* Baked goods are consistent, but he knows a few tricks to improve everything

* Oh, the chocolate chip cookies aren’t selling well? Add some vanilla paste to the dough and then give out a few free samples

* He brings over his strawberry tart recipe and instantly the bakery is selling out of them

* He’s not rolling in dough or anything, but he’s making a solid wage at this point

* When he’s not at the bakery, he’s studying more about this world (and it’s recipes) with Riddle

* Also, the bakery lets him take home anything that hasn’t sold at the end of the night

* And he has 15 magicless magicians at home so he’s takin that shit

* He eats whatever he specifically wants on his walk/ride home and then puts the rest in the common area

* He puts aside the good good pastries for you, your family, and riddle though

Leona:

* Leona’s best skills are being a little bitch and sleeping

* Ruggie has literally done just about everything for him

* On the plus side, though,

* It seems like animals really like him

* Not in the same way as Silver, mind you

* But more of a ‘ah, you. You’re familiar’ way

* So where does he work?

* The animal shelter!

* He’s not prepared for the grueling work ahead of him, but despite his tough exterior, he finds himself caring deeply for the animals he helps

* Specially the cats

* He’s almost always stationed in the cats area, and specifically asked to help tame some of the strays

* They warm up to him surprisingly fast

* He’s spending time bottle feeding kittens and cleaning litter boxes and doing lime dips on the stray cats and he says he hates it but every time someone asks him if he wants to quit he just grumbles and looks away

* He swears the first time he cried was when he helped adopt out a cat with three legs to an elderly woman

* Everyone’s noticed he’s changed a little, but nobody (except Floyd) is bold enough to comment on it

Ruggie:

* Ruggie has literally so many skills, he could work any job

* Slight hiccup though: he’s working really hard at not doing that

* He wants to stay in your house and work from there

* It takes him maybe two hours to do all the chores around the house.

* That means the rest of the time is his to do whatever

* Which is mostly just eating popcorn and watching soap operas (sometimes with lilia)

* He can go to work and all but really

* Does it get better than ‘doing the shit you normally do”

* Yes, actually, you could get paid

* He realizes this after he goes to the grocery store

* So he ends up working at Costco

* Why?

* Because Costco’s benefits are fuckin killer and they pay everyone pretty well

* Not to mention, look at the amount of shit you can buy in bulk!!

* He brought home a lot of food from that

* He got that good good employee discount

* He’ll make you pay him back if you eat any of it though

Azul:

* He…he’s not in his element, okay?

* He has no contracts, no contacts, and no money

* Also, no records

* Which means no starting his own business (for now, give him like two months)

* Unfortunately, he can’t exactly sit around

* And he really really would like some financial freedom

* He hates being dependent on you and your family

* He is immediately bullshitting a resume and applying indescribably to everyone and everywhere

* He gets a few responses!

* The local bookstore, the local antique shop, a few chains, a couple big box stores, and a clothing store

* He interviews them all diligently

* He ends up at the bookstore

* He doesn’t do too well in bustling places, especially not with the added stress of ✨a whole new world✨

* And books? You don’t have to read them all, you just have to sell them

* He can sell it

* His numbers are actually some of the best the store has seen in a while

* He’s promoted to manager in like a month

* He also gets a pay raise

* He’s trying to pay back you and your family whether you want it or not

* He also enjoys the fact he can just grab a book and start reading any time he wants at work since it’s so quiet

Jade:

* He also has roughly 5 million different talents, and yet…

* And yet Jade is actually completely ready to work

* So long as the benefits and pay is worth it, though

* He’s not going to put in his excellence for just anyone

* It takes him a while to find the right match, but he’s quite happy with it

* And guess what?

* It’s the cafe in Azul’s bookstore *cough*barnes and noble*cough*

* This shouldn’t be a surprise at all, honestly

* With his calm and disarming demeanor, charming words, and peak professionalism, he’s a perfect worker for anyone

* But what sold him is the fact that it’s got enough to do, there’s free drinks, and it’s somewhere quiet

* And the fact that Azul’s nearby? That’s just a coincidence no it’s not

* He makes good pay, and gets excellent tips, so he’s happy enough for now

Floyd:

* Floyd doesn’t work

* Floyd is not particularly employable to most companies

* Floyd is employable to crime syndicates and Azul and that’s about it

* Well, unless we start talking about gym bros

* I think he would probably do really well as a personal trainer

* He’s not as diligent about training/keeping fit as other NRC members are, but he’s passionate and genuinely enjoys his work

* He also does it part time and through a service that lets him pick his hours

* Which means he can take days off when he’s in a bad mood without getting (severely) penalized

* He mostly trains people at the nearby gym

* He is so excited to see people flipping tires

* He immediately throws a tire halfway across the room and everyone stares a little as he grins proudly

* He’s a surprisingly good teacher, all things considered, but he still threatens to squeeze people

* Luckily the people are generally okay with this

[screamting]

So I've been thinking about this post a lot and how to make it and I figure I'll just throw a shot out in the dark

Reasons why Bruce Wayne is a multi-millionaire, rather than a billionaire:

pays his workers a reasonable wage with benefits.

the post could literally end here but we'll keep going

a billion dollars is the new shorthand for 'big amount of money' but you don't actually need to be a billionaire to be stupid rich. In mid 2021, Caitlyn Jenner's net worth is $100 million. Beyonce is $500 million. Keanu "I have enough money for the next few centuries" Reeves? $360 million.

Harris Rosen, who provides free preschool and college tuition, living, and educational expenses for any kids in Tangelo Park who gets into post-highschool education in Florida? $200 million.

A 'net worth' is different then 'how much does someone have in the bank.' It includes properties (so most of Harris Rosen's money is probably actually the chain of hotels he owns and the land they are on, which is why the scope of his program is a specific town) and intellectual property licenses (like the Beatles' Discography), etc. This all falls under the title of 'assets,' which are things that are expensive without actually being spendable cash. You could use the worth of an asset to buy things, in the same way you can use your gamestation to pay rent-- you sell it. So Bruce's net worth is going to be a combination of how much he is actively making from his CEO job, and the combined assets he owns. If he owns any stocks or bonds (he has children, he absolutely has a few saving bonds for them) those are also part of his net worth.

Things Bruce owns:

1 v big mansion house & surrounding property

probably a few vacation homes/safehouses in other states and countries

Several tall buildings and research facilities

at least one processing plant but probably more

that's probably at least like. 500 million or whatever in assets. To set up a lab building right now, it's probably 150mil just for the structure, but again, he only owns one very fancy house, and most of Wayne Industries has been built up over a few generations, so it came cheaper to him over time; he didn't buy all of this at once. You wouldn't call someone rich for affording to eat, after all, but if you had them buy all the food they would eat over the course of their life at once? It would be a stupid huge amount of money. So the actual cost of the land and equipment are counted in assets, but the labor, setup, amenities, etc are not. They're part of the cost.

As for income generated, I'm gonna admit right now that I do not know how much any specific business may be worth, but Walmart claims to have made 548 million in revenue in 2020 (revenue is all money taken in; it ignores wages and expenditures like actually buying things to stock shelves with) and that's literally the top of the Fortune 500 list. Sam Walton had a net worth of 8.6 billion in 1992 when he died. Costco, 10th on the list, has founder James Sinegal, whose net worth is.... 1 billion. There are 490 other spots on the list. The CEOs are taking a paycheck out of that revenue gained, minus again, all employees and expenditures. Over time, the CEO paycheck has built up their networth.

"but wait" you say. "Bruce Wayne does the justice league's financials. what about all the JL stuff he's bought?"

So Bruce Wayne does eventually come out as the JL's benefactor, which probably makes his taxes a lot easier to file, but for a long time people didn't know about it, and as they're also I guess a separate business? Or a charity?? they don't count towards his personal wealth. So the JL is absolutely a sinkhole of money, especially because of the Fucking Space Station. This man goes through a lot of money. James Sinegal, while a defender of the 1.50c costco hotdog, has never funded a Fucking Space Station or Zod's damage bill. This bitch literally can't save up that much money.

Like, you could argue that the Watchtower and all the batmobiles/computers/etc aren't assets on paper because of hidden identities, and you might have a point there, but for him to sell them (and thus make money off them) he'd have to first come out as owning them, putting them on the paper, so it feels like a bit of a stalemate for me. Like, you can steal the mona lisa, but you can't count the mona lisa as an asset without admitting you have possession of the mona lisa (which you shouldn't, thus getting you in Trouble.)

So I'm not counting the Bat and Friends stuff. Very strictly the public-facing stuff. That means also that Bruce Wayne has a lot of either very strange purchases on his accounts, or he's hidden the purchases for the JL somehow, which is impressive, considering he had to hide enough money over time to create the Fucking Space Station.

So what I'm saying here is: is Bruce Wayne a billionaire? No. A billion is more than we think and he is too busy spending to hoard that much wealth. But is Bruce Wayne a money launderer? Yes.

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first to die life insurance carriers

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first to die life insurance carriers

first to die life insurance carriers, you will want to consider your current health and family history and whether or not you have taken and any other type of drug. It is also important to ensure you and the applicants are still living. There is a wide variety of insurance policies that allow the application and renewal of both the policy and your life insurance coverage. For instance, you can receive term life insurance for just $18.06 per $1,000 of coverage (although there will be different terms for different people). You can also receive permanent life insurance, including whole life and universal life insurance. An individual policy entitles oneself to an amount of coverage called the premium (not as the main policyholder is, for example). This is for the purpose of saving money for the future at this time, and the policyholder has a specific goal in mind of protecting his or her family with life insurance as part of his or her plan. Universal life insurance policies do not have this type of coverage. Each company decides how they price. first to die life insurance carriers are often a bit reluctant to sell life policies to beneficiaries. But, you don’t have to be in this situation (unless you are an elderly or chronically disabled deceased). There are numerous reasons why life insurance in the US might be so prohibitively expensive. One of the major reason was the cost of the coverage. The coverage amount is often so low that it’s not worth considering. If you can’t afford to buy a policy because of your circumstances, or don’t have a dependents (and your only parent), life insurance can be a huge help. Here’s why, and how to save money on your policy without losing a policy for your spouse. Life Insurance for your spouse If you’ve been in a committed relationship, it may be advantageous to use your life insurance relationship for the best benefit. As with any other insurance policy, you won’t get the best value if you aren’t the caretaker for. first to die life insurance carriers are extremely low to very low, they are low when it comes to prices, and the premiums in their time of operation are really not an ideal ratio to their premiums. There’s a lot of competition in the life insurance industry. However, as with the life insurance market, there are some issues to consider to see if they are competitive overall. At the end of the day though, the very limited competition isn’t bad, it is a good idea to do your research into the best way to help make your family some peace of mind. At the end of the day then, the market is very competitive on life insurance. But there is still hope. If you do your research and buy coverage, you can have a very beneficial experience with an affordable life insurance policy. That should really help you make your life insurance purchase that much better. If you’re interested in getting life insurance through Costco you are good to go for the first step. The Costco membership provides members with.

Having Joint Life Insurance and getting Divorced

Having Joint Life Insurance and getting Divorced as a divorce attorney should be obvious and straightforward. Have you talked in a couple of years and have started a relationship? Yes Are you having a conversation about your life and/or your car or you have your health insurance plan? Yes Am I in good health? What are your health insurance options with this plan? How long does the benefit take? Is there fee-for-service? Do I have to share my information with my partner? What if we’re married? What is the insurance that comes with joint joint life insurance (when you plan together and when one plan goes into separate policies)? Who can we talk to? When will we be working together on joint policies? What is the benefit of having joint life insurance? Does this plan cover children when we’re married? What are the advantages of being married? Is this a great deal?.

When should you buy a survivorship life insurance policy?

When should you buy a survivorship life insurance policy? There’s so many good reasons for buying it on your parent’s policy, and this article will discuss all those reasons (but you can always check in with your parent’s insurance carrier to see if you’re getting the best rates). Keep reading to find out how to get life insurance on a parent’s life instead of getting a life policy on your parent’s. There are some best practices to help you with both your own insurance policy and your parents’ life insurance policy. First off, as a parent, I’ve heard some horror stories on the internet about how often life insurance companies disclose you and when your parents will buy coverage on them. Parents with their own policies often have little insurance to protect them in the event of a devastating accident that results in one parent having to be added to a life insurance policy instead. For more information on the subject, take a look at the . There.

What is a Second-to-Die Life Insurance Policy?

What is a Second-to-Die Life Insurance Policy? A second-to-die life insurance policy provides you with the financial protection you need, at a cost not many people can afford. The money to pay off your final expenses is available for your beneficiaries and for the insurance companies you work with. Life insurance is a necessary step toward wealth creation. A second-to-die life insurance policy could provide your family with financial stability when they need to take out loans or sell an emerging business. This policy can help you prepare for your retirement and provide you with additional income you can rely on. For many Americans, are a financial necessity while remaining insured. If you have a second-to-die policy, you’re on the road towards solid financial protection, with great rates, at a low cost. But that doesn’t mean a Second-to-Die policy won’t be a great deal for you in the event of your death. To choose the right policy for your family, you need to make sure you.

Do you need whole life insurance?

Do you need whole life insurance? Here are the basics: Whole life insurance builds cash value, allowing the insured to leave a legacy after you’ve passed away. The cash value in the policy will remain, allowing the cash to build, which is a great benefit for loved ones. In some cases, whole life insurance can be a good way to cover outstanding debts or funeral costs. The cash value of a whole life insurance policy can grow tax deferred. This means that there won’t be any taxes due on the cash value, or the face value of your policy can grow at the low rates offered by some companies. Whole life insurance makes financial sense when you have a certain amount to insure and the cash value of the policy grows slowly. This is the type of cash value life insurance policy you pay for protection, as well as the type of coverage it covers. In today’s age, most people enjoy retirement and do most of their financial planning. But is whole life insurance coverage right for you? That depends.

Who Needs Second-to-Die Life Insurance?

Who Needs Second-to-Die Life Insurance?In 2017, the . At , they make things a bit easier by allowing the insurance company directly to their policyholder, instead of paying through the mouth. The most common issue with people choosing to use these policies is if they have a short-term health issue to a policyholders’ policy or have been denied coverage because of a short-term health issue. But not all of this issues are as severe as this, especially in a policyholder’s first two years, and it doesn’t make great sense to take on the policyholder’s first-to-die policy, as it can be a real hardship when it comes to dealing with sudden changes in your health. If you take a policy with a short-term health issue, it might be a good way to cover these, and you don’t want to risk your job getting in the way and making your payments for your health, as these policies can be a nightmare if anything. This is a.

Cost-Benefit of a Second-to-Die Life Insurance Policy

Cost-Benefit of a Second-to-Die Life Insurance Policy The IRA comps to provide information and to answer questions about Second-to-Die life insurance. Second-to-Die Life Insurance Policies are defined to provide an “A credit to life insurance beneficiaries at the time of death. The IRA provides information on the Company’s policies. A is issued by a company issued by an insurance company, which means the insured is insured, and the life insurance company has exclusive power over the beneficiaries. A Second-to-Die Life Insurance Policy can help cover some or all of the expenses associated with an execution of a plan. These are called “conversions” of life insurance. For example, in the case of a Second-to-Die Life Insurance policy issued by an insurance company, the policy’s term length is 10 years, and its face amount is $250,000. This life insurance plan is issued by an insurer who is not a life insurance company. The coverage of the life.

When to Choose a Joint Life Insurance Policy

When to Choose a Joint Life Insurance Policy In the United States, the main reason a person’s life insurance policy is purchased with his/her death is to protect a person’s retirement income from insurance company. This can be a simple term life policy, although they do require a few more details about it to qualify for a whole life insurance policy. We do have some very specific reasons for your policy to use a shared loan as a way to obtain a guaranteed death benefit as you age the benefits of a whole life insurance policy while you’re younger. Generally, the younger you are, the bigger your premium will be as it’s the younger the premiums you’ll pay on this loan. Once you’re in college, it’s easier to get an insurance policy from an AARP based life insurance company. There are two reasons why a person can get an insurance policy from an AARP if they’re just a high school student. You can also get an AARP life.

What is a Joint Life Insurance Policy?

What is a Joint Life Insurance Policy? A JMLP policies are not as long as the other policies used to purchase a policy. Joint life insurance is an affordable way to protect yourself with a multiplied. You may be able to get a similar term policy by taking out a joint life insurance and car insurance policy in combination. This can be especially expensive for young couples – and, therefore, people looking for life insurance when they are young, because these are more likely to become young and have to pay higher premiums. The second type of car insurance is called joint insurance insurance. This is coverage on joint policies, which is often associated with a medical plan or joint health plan. Joint policy, for example, may cover the costs of some or all of the medical costs, but might pay the premiums from an underlying car. If the car is older, or it is being used, for business, joint policies are often cheaper and less expensive, so they are more likely to be cheaper and less expensive, particularly when you are.

Get an Online Joint Life Insurance Quote

Get an Online Joint Life Insurance Quote. Your information can be used to determine the best auto insurance companies for a specific type of need. The average yearly premiums are $1,700 for the male and $6,200 for the female. As you can see, even though they are on average 6 years older, these insurance companies are still the ones that are currently available to insure both of them, just because. However, there are several ways to use a motorist’s status in your own driving record. And you may need to take into account your personal preferences and the risk of being a victim of accident. In this way, a motorist’s status may help you to make a safer choice. And to stay safe, not only do you need to be insured, but you want to have the right auto insurance coverage that covers what you might have to pay for, but even more for the right auto insurance policy! When it’s time to find the best automobile insurance that won’t break.

What are the benefits of first to die life insurance?

What are the benefits of first to die life insurance? First to die life insurance is a huge investment. As such, it’s also a great way to protect your family and a friend. First to die life insurance is a long time investment. However, it’s not a small investment. Life insurance can act as a tax haven, allowing for financial relief to your family. In general, life insurance can help your family to provide for their daily needs. So don’t assume that every life insurance policy and policy form is your best investment option. Life insurance is just one facet of every financial package. In fact, there are so many different varieties of life insurance policies out there that it would be hard to tell which one is going to be best for the specific financial goals you’ve chosen. If you’re looking to get the best coverage for your family, it might be best to get an expert opinion on some of the different types of life insurance that would fit your budget and needs. Let’.

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Hydration/Electrolyte Packets

I just got a new thing to add to my water! I typically have to drink approx A Fuck Ton™ of water per day to not feel dehydrated so I've been wanting to get electrolyte packets that are fairly inexpensive and also taste good. No store around me sells the Emergen C packets so I'd have to buy them online and I don't want all the flavors plus I felt cheep and dint want to spend $20 blah blah, I never got it.

So I'm at Costco and my mom finds this!!!:

Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier powder drink mix.

It's around $28 for 28 packets so it's $1/packet. I think that may be more expensive than Emergen C but this seems better.

Here's the thing tho, it only comes in Lemon Lime flavor. BUT IT TASTES REALLY GOOD! It's a very mild lemon/lime and is sweet and tastes like lemonade but not strong and doesn't have that tangy after ew and I actually genuinely love it.

The packets are actually quite big, and they go into a 16 oz cup of water. I put it in my large cup that hold about 25 oz with ice.

I'm not sure how well this works bc I mainly just drank a bit and freaked out bc it tasted so good lol

Here's the back of the packet with the ingredients:

Ingredients: Pure Cane Sugar, Deftrose, Citric Acid, Salt, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Silicon Dioxide, Rebaudioside-A (Stevia Leaf Extract), Natural Favors, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide), Vitamin B5 (D-Calcium Pantothenate), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)

Above the ingredients it says: "This breakthrough hydration science depends on pure cane sugar strictly for function, not taste."

I hope this helps! Comment if you've tried this and how you liked it!

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Anthropologie mirror dupe

Next I layered on rub n buff & gilded gold to achieve an oversized mirror for a fraction of the Anthropologie price!! The last thing I did, just for good measure was added a layer of Polycrylic to keep everything in place & protect my mirror. Gold Rectangle Metal Vintage-Inspired Ornate Decorative Accent Vanity Wall Mirror from Walmart. After it was dry I gave it all a sand for a smoother finish. This Anthro mirror dupe is highly rated, comes in different colors (gold, black, and bronze), and insanely affordable Another great option if you’re looking for the smaller mantle or vanity size mirror. I also added wood putty all around to give this flat mirror a little texture. I quickly realized the applique was a bit too lifted so with wood putty I filled in the gap between the mirror & applique. Wayfair Greyleigh Everett Mirror Image via Wayfair Another fantastic dupe The Wayfair Everett Mirror is so classy and has more of a fancy trim. This is a beautiful mirror and you really can’t go wrong with this one. Next, I added a layer of gold spray paint I had on hand to give everything a base coat of gold. The Kate and Laurel mirror is one of the most popular dupes for Anthropologie ’s it Mirror and this one sells out ALL THE TIME. You’ll want to either clamp that in place or just leave it alone until fully dry. I added my wood applique in the top center with wood glue & peaking over the top a little bit to create more of a curve like the Anthropologie gilded mirror. 2.) Ornate leaner mirror (Gold Bordeaux Ornate Mirror) This mirror is nothing but gorgeous and is the closest to the real deal as they come (and for a fraction of the price). Give everything a quick sanding to help paint adhere to it, paint adheres to something with a little texture & this mirror was flat and smooth. We bet you know the Anthropologie Gleaming Primrose Mirror, even if you dont know it by name. These.īefore anything I clean up my thrift finds, something that seems mostly clean will almost always prove to be MUCH dirtier than you anticipated! Especially with wood, it tends to hide the grime really well! Give everything a good clean before starting. Luckily, there are lots of dupes available online, from as low as 79 for an almost identical mirror. Appliques – I used this one but also ordered more wood appliques for the mirror or future projects.Mirror (if you can’t find one secondhand this or this one would be perfect for this DIY).Well while at the thrift store one day I spotted this oversized mirror for a mere $15 (it’s 4×3′)! Took it home & quickly ordered wood appliques, when they came in the mail I immediately got to work! Supplies for DIY Anthropologie Mirror A few of them come in the same size ranges as well as a couple color options (beyond gold).I couldn’t wait to find a mirror while thrifting that was worthy of the french inspired gold mirror makeover that I had in mind. I’ll be honest and say that none of the following are, by any means, cheap, but they are all less than the expensive than the Anthropologie Primrose mirror, and all equally beautiful. Watch popular content from the following creators: jenamroach(jena.roach). Okay, I had to try my hand at this DIY Anthropologie mirror dupe I have seen many versions of this DIY floating around social media, so when I saw this. I know that mirrors in general can be kind of pricy and that big mirrors can be a huge investment. Discover short videos related to anthropologie mirror dupes costco on TikTok. Homesense Location:Markham (8675 McCowan Rd)Original Anthropologie Gleaming Primrose Mirror. I’ve been doing some exhaustive research on finding slightly more affordable dupes. trust me, the oh-so-gorgeous design, and supreme quality is exactly what you need if you are on a serious hunt for bargain mirrors. Placed at an entryway console, leaned against a wall, or positioned over a fireplace mantel, this mirror magnifies any room with a grandiose, yet. This Kirkland’s Anthro mirror dupe is the better one for less than 80 bucks. It’s love at first sight with this stunning, vintage-inspired mirror fit with jeweled adornments at its apex and edges. If you have also had your eye on everyone’s favorite floor mirror, 1. Anthropologie Original Gleaming Primrose Mirror 548 to 1,598. Well, that time has come and I have not treated myself because $1,000+ seems like too much of a treat. I never ordered it in Hawaii for shipping and logistical reasons, and I promised myself if I ever moved to the mainland, I would treat myself. I have had my eye on Anthropologie’s Gleaming Primrose Mirror, but whenever I see the price tag my stomach drops into my butt. In love with the Anthropologie Primrose Mirror, but the price has you nauseous? Here are the top dupes for the brand’s famed Gleaming Primrose floor mirror.

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5 Tips For Making Faster, Better Decisions

When your decision-making skills get worse after making many decisions, it is called decision fatigue. In everyday life it is due to the necessity of making a lot of big and small choices throughout the day. For most of us, our jobs require constantly making decisions, as does parenting. Look at this to discover breaking news on random photo generator.

The result of fatigue from making small-scale decisions is that you often delay important decisionslike whether or not to remain in a relationship or whether to invest your money. If you employ simple strategies for making decisions for small decisions, you will be able to lessen the stress of these decisions and have more cognitive energy leftover for larger decision-making.

The following principles to formulate your own personalized and targeted decision-making procedures. Please note that I'm not saying you have to apply these principles universally. Utilize them to create specific rules and guidelines that simplify your daily life.

The rule of thumb is: "Decisions that don’t matterDo not matter.

One of the most important aspects to reducing decision fatigue and making better choices overall is quickly identifying those decisions that aren't crucial. We often face choices that aren't important or don't provide a correct or wrong answer. Of course, there is no right or wrong answer. It may surprise you to see how many decisions are in this category.

Make an effort to recognize quickly that are as good as another, or where a slight suboptimal choice is of no consequence. Pick the best option. If you'd like to get your thinking completely out of it, you can flip a coin. Request your voice assistant to choose the number 1 or 2. If your voice assistant selects 1 or 2, then select the option 1 (or yes). If the voice assistant picks 2, then go with Option 2 and no. This is pretty fun!

Experiment Try this: If you'd like to get better at identifying unimportant decisions, try tracking them for a week. Write down each relatively unimportant choice you're asked to make. At the end, sort them according to significance and then look for patterns. You'll feel more relaxed and calm if you can take a firm stand about removing any the decisions that aren't important.

The "always purchase" rule

I first heard about this technique in Gretchen Rubin's "Happier" podcast. This rule can be used if you have someone in your family who uses the same product frequently and runs out of it.

In my household, we apply this rule to broccoli. My daughter and my spouse seem to eat a complete head of broccoli each day. Thus, whenever one of us goes to a store that sells broccoli, we purchase it.

If you adhere to this rule, occasionally you might be left with excessive amounts of the product however, you should use it you are able to use it for at least 80 percent the time, it will result in the best decision. Our recommendation is "Always purchase broccoli." Which rule would be most appropriate for your family and you?

The "don't skimp" rule.

This is a bit similar principle to the last one, however it's a little different. Let me provide an example. My family usually buys gas at Costco or at a grocery gas station that has reward points. It's cheaper. If we are organised then we can fill up at these gas stations before the car's light for empty turns on. If we're overwhelmed or unorganized, that isn't the case. We'll eventually have to get gas at whatever gas station we're closest to. It's common for us to save $10 and go to the nearest station until we find a cheaper one. This indicates that we're overwhelmed. It's a sign that driving to a particular gas station shouldn't be our highest priority. We've got a standard to fill the tank, don't add another $10 to make a trip.

I've heard the author Chris Guillebeau mention a similar principle related to buying expensive bottles of water such as at the airport or other tourist destinations. If you're thirsty and aren't organised enough to carry water, you'll enjoy a better experience and make better decisions if you buy the water bottle. So the rule here might be "Always buy water if you're thirsty, regardless of the cost."

Make use of the "always do the same thing" rule to handle tasks that repeat.

Routines decrease the self-control required to enact behavior. If you approach a regular task in the same way this can ease the burden of making decisions.

For instance:

Every family Christmas You are responsible for the main course and your sister is responsible for desserts and snacks.

Every time you have rewards for purchases, you apply them to the same items.

Every when you leave your home for a flight, you do the same thing to get out of the door and making sure you have shut your home properly.

Do you prefer to sit and wait or now?

Although this point is like other areas, it's important to note. It's easy to ask "Should this be done sooner or later?" For a week, do an experiment in which you choose "Now". See how it goes. Is this better than making decisions on a case-by- instance basis?

For instance:

You can email my colleague to see if she's received my email yet or wait for several days.

Are you looking to plan plans for your weekend today or later in the week?

This might seem like something minor but the repercussions of focusing too much on minor choices can be significant. Every effort to think about something has an opportunity cost. If you're pondering over unimportant choices, the more significant ones could slip between the cracks. People who are anxious tend to think too much about their decisions because they fear making mistakes, even though they would have very few consequences.

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How To Get The Best Car Hire Deals? Tips and Facts

Driving a hired car is becoming a common thing in most cities. People get a rental car from different car rental companies according to their needs and demands. These car rental companies are offering you various cars on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. But if your stay in the city is long enough you can also get a car on yearly basis. And one more important thing is that these rental companies give you special discount offers when you get hired on a long-term basis.

By using a rental car, you can drive your dream vehicle by spending a little amount of money. If you can not afford to buy a BMW, Rolls Royce, or Lamborghini you can certainly drive them in the city by just getting them on rent. Also, you can contact rent a suv in dubai agency to hire an economical car for your trip. As the car rental companies give you a wide range of cars in terms of model, brand, designs, and others. It is a comfortable and convenient option for you especially when you are in another city with your family or kids.

However, before getting a hired car you may have to consider some important points in your mind. In this blog, we are going to share some important facts and tips so that you get the best car deal.

Compare Daily and Weekly Rents

If you think that the weekly rate will be cheaper than daily, that might not always be possible. And you need a car for 3 to 4 days, you can rent it for a week and then return it as early as you have done with it. So, you should check and compare if the weekly rates are cheaper than the daily ones. Also, make sure before renting a car that you will not be hit by some extra charges if you return the car before the time. Moreover, never tell your rental agent that you might return your car early otherwise, he might try to charge you extra.

Check the Details of Cars

Car categories available in a car rental company can be confusing for you. There are a variety of cars such as luxurious, compact, economy, small and large SUV, intermediate, premium, and many more. For getting the best car according to your need, pay attention to its specifics like how many passengers can adjust to it, whether it is automatic or standard transmission. Not keeping in mind such features may get you into trouble and you are bound to drive a car that would not hold all your passengers or bags.

Do not get Insurance from Car Rental Company

Before renting a car it is your responsibility to get insured. If you do not, then it would be a loss of money to get an insurance policy from that car rental company. The car rental agent uses every technique to convince you to get their insurance, but it will be expensive for you. In case you have insurance for your personal car then this insurance policy will usually cover you when you are using a rental car. You just have to call your policy agent to be sure.

Return the Car with a Full Tank

Returning from a long trip, and you just want to get home. It is easy to return the car without refueling its tank. But this is highly non-recommendable because most of the companies charge an absurd amount for refueling the car. It is acceptable in case you are in a big hurry, otherwise, it is advisable to refuel your car before returning it. You will certainly save a bit of money when you take some extra minutes to do so.

Say No to Upgrades

In addition to insurance, upgrades are also something a car rental agent wants to earn from. He will try his best to sell you a bunch of upgrades and other extra items that you will certainly not require. Here are some of the upgrades you always have to say no to them:

GPS: your smartphone already has the best navigation apps in it.

Satellite Radio: you can use your phone to play music in the car.

Toll Passes: just bring a bit of cash along with you if you have to pay some toll that does not allow credit cards.

Hire Economy Cars

When you are going to rent a car with a limited budget, economy cars would be best for you. However, at every stage of the rental process, the company will force you to get a luxurious or fancier car model. But keep in mind that the charges will also be high for luxurious and branded cars. An economy car is usually a 5-seater car best for a family or a group of 4 to 5 members. You will have a nicer car for your trip that will not be heavy on your pockets too.

Check whether you eligible for a Discount or not

There is a huge number of car rental discounts available. Some of the car rental discounts you can avail of are given here:

Military discount

Corporate discount

Veteran discount

Government employee discount

AAA member discount

AARP member discount

Costco member discount

To get a Cheap Rent a car Dubai services, explore the rental market and choose one that suits your needs. You do not have to wait for public transport or go to the taxi stand to get a vehicle for you. A rental car relaxes you in many ways.

Summing Up

Some of the important tips and facts are shared with you in this blog. Before renting a car, and getting your car’s keys, get sure about all these and also return your car well before the time. And do not exceed the limit of mileage, otherwise, you will be charged extra for it.