Leo Lopez (u/leo_lopez)

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From chats with my barber, I learned not to fear single stocks as a newbie

Lots of people say beginners should only buy index funds, but I think that's too safe. My barber, Joe, put money into a local store he likes, and it taught him how investing works. He follows the business news now and gets why prices move, which is a big deal for learning. Yeah, it can go bad, but using a tiny bit of cash lets you see real results. My coworkers all talk up ETFs, but I feel starting with one stock helps you get it, lol. So, I tell friends new to investing to pick a company they know and try it out.

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2h ago

The way we used to troubleshoot code together... it's different now.

Totally feel you on that, @reed.nora. It's a huge relief to just find the fix and move on with your day.

10h ago

I quit rushing the sanding between coats

Heard a pro say they spend more time sanding than finishing. Your post proves it!

1d ago

Our neighborhood's old trees make aerial drops tricky

Honestly, pole saws are fine if you pay attention (my gutter's still intact after years of use).

1d ago

Rant: UFO files always 'coming soon' but never here

That Phoenix Lights case is almost 30 years old now. What single piece of proof would actually end the wait for good?

2d ago

Shoutout to cutting against the grain for sharper fades

Remember watching my barber go against the grain on my last haircut and my heart just dropped. Thought for sure he was about to ruin my whole lineup. He did this thing where he barely touched the skin, just followed the hair's natural path backwards. Came out cleaner than anything I'd ever gotten before. Totally changed how I look at my own clipper work now.