Some of that list is quite nice, but things like separate master walk-in closets is aspirational. Not sure that zero backyard would be acceptable.
But one-story is certainly a thing as we age!
so less than 1% of the total jobs were "lost"?
and were the same percent "lost" in Nevada or Alabama (where it is still $7.25)?
seems to me it has more to do with fewer people dining in rather than drive through.
Teachers?
The one that I know work pretty darn hard during their workday, then coach or advise in the afternoon, then prep or grade nights/weekends. And generally are not well paid, despite having a master's degree.
I'm sure it is frustrating though with a good storage solution (batteries) it seems surmountable.
You just end up paying the fixed costs as IHO says. You are paying essentially "insurance" for backup use.
I suppose you could go "naked" with regard to risk by disconnecting from the grid...
Wasn't In-n-Out already paying that wage prior?
The article explicitly says the increase is due to food prices.
Seems that you and the OCreg are both just talking your (blame) game, not drawing conclusions based on data.
I've read that filing a return for a kid who earns less than ?$7k? is not necessary for contributing to a Roth IRA. But I am happy to hear input from others who might know better.
Someguy-are you a tax pro?