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If you live up Ortega Highway that is the only major route in and out of the area. Traffic can be very bad. It's 3:30PM right now and to go from RMV to SJC Metrolink station (3.3 miles) will take 20 mins per Google maps. It's much worse than going from Ladera Ranch to MV Metrolink station via...

The tacos at W Cafe is OK. I was a bit miffed that the poster board showed shrimp but only options given was chicken, beef and grilled veggies for tacos. The chicken is better than the beef. Revolucion Cantina in downtown Fullerton is offering $15 AYCE Taco buffet on Tue 11am-3pm...

Buying TSLA today. Averaging down.

If your workplace isn't offering the funds or types of funds that you desire in 401k plan, you can petition HR or Benefits Administration Committee to add them. I requested total US stock market index fund like VTSAX or FSKAX, but since we already offer FXAIX (S&P 500) they declined.

I think I qualify for at least 1 or 2 sales. Gonna go dig up the paperwork. Whatever I might receive is a paltry sum compared to the missed equity gains though. ;p

W Cafe across the street from Spectrum @ 20 Pacifica is doing Taco Tue specials, 3 taco plate + rice and beans for $12. https://www.yelp.com/biz/w-cafe-irvine-2 Note they have another restaurant on Sand Canyon (across from Hoag hospital) with different menu: https://www.yelp.com/biz/w-cafe-irvine

With rising fast food wages, you might pay similar prices for lunch at sit-down restaurants like Chili's. $10 for double patty burger combo with fries and soup or salad: https://www.chilis.com/menu/lunch-specials https://www.chilis.com/menu/lunch-specials/lunch-combo-double-burger Applebee's...

When put under strong competitive pressure, there are people who thrive in the competition in one extreme, and then there are those who are demotivated by it in the other extreme. For those who thrive in the competitive environment, they will strive to excel, be appealing to the opposite sex...

My family has been with the same State Farms agent/office since 1982 or 1983 and I've used them to insure 8 properties over the years, in addition to renter's insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, earthquake insurance, etc. They've paid out for various incidents like hole in roof and water...

I'd take a Prius Prime over the BZ4X. After the battery is drained you still have the gas engine as backup with >500 mile range. Optional solar charging roof for both.

Was referred tot his place by a friend, trying to make time to go: https://www.yelp.com/biz/puros-tacos-y-ramen-anaheim 2883 W Lincoln Ave Anaheim, CA 92801

Note that parts of Irvine is in Tustin school district: https://www.tustin.k12.ca.us/about-us/district-map

Working as Meituan delivery driver (on e-bikes or scooters) in Tier 1 city (Beijing), I think they should earn ~4,000 RMB (part time) to 8,000 RMB (working 996) per month each with fairly low tax rate. With 5 family members working and living in cheaper outskirt area of city (5th ring?), they...

Yorba Linda is a nice area, but if you live up hill there's only 1 road going in/out, which is a major issue when there's a fire and the police block the road to vehicle traffic.

Back in 2002, I bought a condo in Placentia and noticed a new SFR community being developed next door called Rose Crest (by corner of Rose Drive and Alta Vista): https://www.redfin.com/CA/Placentia/425-Rodarte-Pl-92870/home/5852490 I wanted to buy one of the single level 3/2 SFR's but did not...