Izzy Invested
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Real Budgets & Cheap Cooking for Real People. Your guide to surviving every paycheck because they sure don’t make it easy.
If you need help with your budget DM me!
•Just a nerd who loves numbers, books, dogs, art & dreams of not working until I die🌈•
If you need help with your budget DM me!
•Just a nerd who loves numbers, books, dogs, art & dreams of not working until I die🌈•
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Meant to flag this earlier: my joint piece with Dr. Jeffrey Singer on how #ICE access to medical and insurance claims databases could be used not just against migrants, but the rest of us as well...along with the chilling effect on those avoiding medical care for fear of arrest:
Why ICE Is Spying on U.S. Citizens’ Medical Data
ICE’s misuse of medical claims data not only threatens undocumented migrants but also, by eroding trust in the public health system, endangers all Americans.
www.cato.org
July 31, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Meant to flag this earlier: my joint piece with Dr. Jeffrey Singer on how #ICE access to medical and insurance claims databases could be used not just against migrants, but the rest of us as well...along with the chilling effect on those avoiding medical care for fear of arrest:
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This stuff doesn’t look very protect-and-serve-y
June 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
This stuff doesn’t look very protect-and-serve-y
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The New York attorney general, Letitia James, has warned New York hospitals that complying with the White House’s executive order to end gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth could well violate state law.
N.Y. Attorney General Warns Hospitals Against Canceling Transgender Care (Gift Article)
A White House executive order last week threatened to pull federal funding from hospitals that provide gender-affirming care. But not providing the care could violate state law, Letitia James said in ...
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The New York attorney general, Letitia James, has warned New York hospitals that complying with the White House’s executive order to end gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth could well violate state law.
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Generic Plan B is at Costco for $6, no Costco membership needed.
The shelf life is typically 1 1/2 yrs. If you don't have a Costco membership, tell the associate checking membership cards that you're getting something from the pharmacy.
Ask for Plan B at the pharmacy counter.
The shelf life is typically 1 1/2 yrs. If you don't have a Costco membership, tell the associate checking membership cards that you're getting something from the pharmacy.
Ask for Plan B at the pharmacy counter.
February 3, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Generic Plan B is at Costco for $6, no Costco membership needed.
The shelf life is typically 1 1/2 yrs. If you don't have a Costco membership, tell the associate checking membership cards that you're getting something from the pharmacy.
Ask for Plan B at the pharmacy counter.
The shelf life is typically 1 1/2 yrs. If you don't have a Costco membership, tell the associate checking membership cards that you're getting something from the pharmacy.
Ask for Plan B at the pharmacy counter.
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Reminder: no amount of budgeting will make you a billionaire, only the manipulation and exploitation of folks en masse can do that 😀👍
January 10, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Reminder: no amount of budgeting will make you a billionaire, only the manipulation and exploitation of folks en masse can do that 😀👍
The best way to save and build… know your numbers. That’s the secret sauce ;)
January 10, 2025 at 6:04 AM
The best way to save and build… know your numbers. That’s the secret sauce ;)
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December 17, 2023 at 10:53 PM
Welcome to BookSky! 💙📚
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Planet Fitness locations in Los Angeles are “offering anyone impacted by the fires—first responders and residents—free access to shower, recharge, and relax”
No membership is required to take advantage of locker rooms, WiFi, charging stations at any LA County location not impacted by the fires.
No membership is required to take advantage of locker rooms, WiFi, charging stations at any LA County location not impacted by the fires.
January 8, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Planet Fitness locations in Los Angeles are “offering anyone impacted by the fires—first responders and residents—free access to shower, recharge, and relax”
No membership is required to take advantage of locker rooms, WiFi, charging stations at any LA County location not impacted by the fires.
No membership is required to take advantage of locker rooms, WiFi, charging stations at any LA County location not impacted by the fires.
Pasta!
Butter 8x12x3 pan
Heat oven to 425F
cube 1lb raw chicken -rotisserie can sub
add chicken to pan &:
1/2cup chicken broth
1/4onion
1/4cup breadcrumb
Box penne
6Tbsp butter
1/2 jar Alfredo sauce
1/2 bag frozen peas
Season
MIX
cover w tinfoil
cook 30 min
remove, add cheese
MIX
Cook 15 min
Done!
Butter 8x12x3 pan
Heat oven to 425F
cube 1lb raw chicken -rotisserie can sub
add chicken to pan &:
1/2cup chicken broth
1/4onion
1/4cup breadcrumb
Box penne
6Tbsp butter
1/2 jar Alfredo sauce
1/2 bag frozen peas
Season
MIX
cover w tinfoil
cook 30 min
remove, add cheese
MIX
Cook 15 min
Done!
January 8, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Pasta!
Butter 8x12x3 pan
Heat oven to 425F
cube 1lb raw chicken -rotisserie can sub
add chicken to pan &:
1/2cup chicken broth
1/4onion
1/4cup breadcrumb
Box penne
6Tbsp butter
1/2 jar Alfredo sauce
1/2 bag frozen peas
Season
MIX
cover w tinfoil
cook 30 min
remove, add cheese
MIX
Cook 15 min
Done!
Butter 8x12x3 pan
Heat oven to 425F
cube 1lb raw chicken -rotisserie can sub
add chicken to pan &:
1/2cup chicken broth
1/4onion
1/4cup breadcrumb
Box penne
6Tbsp butter
1/2 jar Alfredo sauce
1/2 bag frozen peas
Season
MIX
cover w tinfoil
cook 30 min
remove, add cheese
MIX
Cook 15 min
Done!
Ex Retired Couple on Fixed Income 36,000/annually or $3000/mo.
1000 Rent/Housing
350 HOA/Lot Fee
80 Phone
60 WiFi
150 Car Ins.
200 Car Lease
200 Health Insurance
100 Medication
400 Debt
250 Groceries
*Assuming utilities included in housing that leaves $210
Split it:
110 -> Savings
100 -> Wants
1000 Rent/Housing
350 HOA/Lot Fee
80 Phone
60 WiFi
150 Car Ins.
200 Car Lease
200 Health Insurance
100 Medication
400 Debt
250 Groceries
*Assuming utilities included in housing that leaves $210
Split it:
110 -> Savings
100 -> Wants
January 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Ex Retired Couple on Fixed Income 36,000/annually or $3000/mo.
1000 Rent/Housing
350 HOA/Lot Fee
80 Phone
60 WiFi
150 Car Ins.
200 Car Lease
200 Health Insurance
100 Medication
400 Debt
250 Groceries
*Assuming utilities included in housing that leaves $210
Split it:
110 -> Savings
100 -> Wants
1000 Rent/Housing
350 HOA/Lot Fee
80 Phone
60 WiFi
150 Car Ins.
200 Car Lease
200 Health Insurance
100 Medication
400 Debt
250 Groceries
*Assuming utilities included in housing that leaves $210
Split it:
110 -> Savings
100 -> Wants
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Ex Shopping List $160
Baguette(2) 4$
Ziplocs 4$
Dessert Mix 2.5$
Tortilla chip 2$
4 lbs Chicken 30$
1lb Onion 1$
3 Bell Pepp 5$
Tomatoes 2$
1lb Baby carrots 5$
Salad Kit (2) 5$
Frozn Bag Veg (8) 12$
Yogurt cup (12) 7.5$
OJ 4$
18 Eggs 6$
Milk 5$
Pasta (5) 5$
Can Beans (4) 4$
Sand Bread 3.5$
(1/2)
Baguette(2) 4$
Ziplocs 4$
Dessert Mix 2.5$
Tortilla chip 2$
4 lbs Chicken 30$
1lb Onion 1$
3 Bell Pepp 5$
Tomatoes 2$
1lb Baby carrots 5$
Salad Kit (2) 5$
Frozn Bag Veg (8) 12$
Yogurt cup (12) 7.5$
OJ 4$
18 Eggs 6$
Milk 5$
Pasta (5) 5$
Can Beans (4) 4$
Sand Bread 3.5$
(1/2)
January 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Ex Shopping List $160
Baguette(2) 4$
Ziplocs 4$
Dessert Mix 2.5$
Tortilla chip 2$
4 lbs Chicken 30$
1lb Onion 1$
3 Bell Pepp 5$
Tomatoes 2$
1lb Baby carrots 5$
Salad Kit (2) 5$
Frozn Bag Veg (8) 12$
Yogurt cup (12) 7.5$
OJ 4$
18 Eggs 6$
Milk 5$
Pasta (5) 5$
Can Beans (4) 4$
Sand Bread 3.5$
(1/2)
Baguette(2) 4$
Ziplocs 4$
Dessert Mix 2.5$
Tortilla chip 2$
4 lbs Chicken 30$
1lb Onion 1$
3 Bell Pepp 5$
Tomatoes 2$
1lb Baby carrots 5$
Salad Kit (2) 5$
Frozn Bag Veg (8) 12$
Yogurt cup (12) 7.5$
OJ 4$
18 Eggs 6$
Milk 5$
Pasta (5) 5$
Can Beans (4) 4$
Sand Bread 3.5$
(1/2)
Ex Shopping List $160 (2/2)
Tortillas 5$
Popsicles 5$
Olive Oil 12$
Salsa 4$
Ranch mix 2$
LG bag pretzels 4$
Lunchmeat 10$
Cheese 6$
Bringing us in at $155 giving you $5 for a treat for you :)
Shopping on a budget can be hard, reward yourself for sticking to it!
Check back for recipes!
Tortillas 5$
Popsicles 5$
Olive Oil 12$
Salsa 4$
Ranch mix 2$
LG bag pretzels 4$
Lunchmeat 10$
Cheese 6$
Bringing us in at $155 giving you $5 for a treat for you :)
Shopping on a budget can be hard, reward yourself for sticking to it!
Check back for recipes!
January 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Ex Shopping List $160 (2/2)
Tortillas 5$
Popsicles 5$
Olive Oil 12$
Salsa 4$
Ranch mix 2$
LG bag pretzels 4$
Lunchmeat 10$
Cheese 6$
Bringing us in at $155 giving you $5 for a treat for you :)
Shopping on a budget can be hard, reward yourself for sticking to it!
Check back for recipes!
Tortillas 5$
Popsicles 5$
Olive Oil 12$
Salsa 4$
Ranch mix 2$
LG bag pretzels 4$
Lunchmeat 10$
Cheese 6$
Bringing us in at $155 giving you $5 for a treat for you :)
Shopping on a budget can be hard, reward yourself for sticking to it!
Check back for recipes!
Ex Family 4 ( 1 FT worker 1 PT worker, 2 children)
Income: 1500x2, 500x2 ($4000)
Expenses:
2000 Rent
90 Phone
320 Grocery
250 Car Ins
200 Health Ins
50 Rent Ins
75 WiFi
200 Car(A)Pymnt
240 Car(B)Pymnt
100 Gas
200 CC
*If rent includes utilities
$275 left,Split it:
25 Retire
100 Save
80 Need
70 Want
Income: 1500x2, 500x2 ($4000)
Expenses:
2000 Rent
90 Phone
320 Grocery
250 Car Ins
200 Health Ins
50 Rent Ins
75 WiFi
200 Car(A)Pymnt
240 Car(B)Pymnt
100 Gas
200 CC
*If rent includes utilities
$275 left,Split it:
25 Retire
100 Save
80 Need
70 Want
January 7, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Ex Family 4 ( 1 FT worker 1 PT worker, 2 children)
Income: 1500x2, 500x2 ($4000)
Expenses:
2000 Rent
90 Phone
320 Grocery
250 Car Ins
200 Health Ins
50 Rent Ins
75 WiFi
200 Car(A)Pymnt
240 Car(B)Pymnt
100 Gas
200 CC
*If rent includes utilities
$275 left,Split it:
25 Retire
100 Save
80 Need
70 Want
Income: 1500x2, 500x2 ($4000)
Expenses:
2000 Rent
90 Phone
320 Grocery
250 Car Ins
200 Health Ins
50 Rent Ins
75 WiFi
200 Car(A)Pymnt
240 Car(B)Pymnt
100 Gas
200 CC
*If rent includes utilities
$275 left,Split it:
25 Retire
100 Save
80 Need
70 Want
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January 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Advertise your account with one Simpsons image:
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Think different in 2025:
Find and support businesses that are actually doing the right thing. Money talks—spend it where it matters.
Find and support businesses that are actually doing the right thing. Money talks—spend it where it matters.
January 7, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Think different in 2025:
Find and support businesses that are actually doing the right thing. Money talks—spend it where it matters.
Find and support businesses that are actually doing the right thing. Money talks—spend it where it matters.
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Financial success in life is a game of high skill *and* high luck.
I would suggest ignoring financial advice from those who ignore either of the two.
I would suggest ignoring financial advice from those who ignore either of the two.
January 5, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Financial success in life is a game of high skill *and* high luck.
I would suggest ignoring financial advice from those who ignore either of the two.
I would suggest ignoring financial advice from those who ignore either of the two.
Ex 1 Single Adult:
Income: 1200$ x2 (2400)
Expenses:
1600 rent
50 phone
180 grocery
100 car insur.
65 WiFi
200 car paymnt
60 Gas
80 Credit Card
*Assuming utilities are included in rent that leaves:
65$
Split it:
5$ -> Retirement
30$ -> Savings
30$ -> Wants
Income: 1200$ x2 (2400)
Expenses:
1600 rent
50 phone
180 grocery
100 car insur.
65 WiFi
200 car paymnt
60 Gas
80 Credit Card
*Assuming utilities are included in rent that leaves:
65$
Split it:
5$ -> Retirement
30$ -> Savings
30$ -> Wants
January 6, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Ex 1 Single Adult:
Income: 1200$ x2 (2400)
Expenses:
1600 rent
50 phone
180 grocery
100 car insur.
65 WiFi
200 car paymnt
60 Gas
80 Credit Card
*Assuming utilities are included in rent that leaves:
65$
Split it:
5$ -> Retirement
30$ -> Savings
30$ -> Wants
Income: 1200$ x2 (2400)
Expenses:
1600 rent
50 phone
180 grocery
100 car insur.
65 WiFi
200 car paymnt
60 Gas
80 Credit Card
*Assuming utilities are included in rent that leaves:
65$
Split it:
5$ -> Retirement
30$ -> Savings
30$ -> Wants
Let’s talk about budgets…. They aren’t scary, they’re the best friend you’ve been looking for ;)
January 6, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Let’s talk about budgets…. They aren’t scary, they’re the best friend you’ve been looking for ;)