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I'm 54 and my wife and I are VERY worried about our future, gas and food prices rising daily. We have had our savings dwindle with the cost of living into the stratosphere, and we are finding it impossible to replace them. We can get by, but can't seem to get ahead. My condolences to anyone retiring in this crisis, 30 years nonstop just for a crooked system to take all you worked for.

Thanks for sharing ! I meet with the Hpap program this week. My mom purchased a 3 bedroom in 2008 througn Hpap. Hoping it comes through for me.

When I moved to DC in the late 90s I made 28K. It was hard to survive back then. I can't imagine what it is like now.

---> JUNE 2024 <--- They are still advertising on Facebook. They are pushing as a great Father's Day gift. I went to go check it out, but my internet protection service wouldn't let me on the site. That's when I did some more digging...

Thank you so much for this video. I am an intern in the house, and I was selected to be an intern with CCAI (Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute) as a part of their FYI (Foster Youth Internship) Program. I was matched with a member of congress, and I a so ready to do what I need to learn and adapt as much as I can! This video was very helpful.

I lived in Washington DC in the summer of 2005 doing an internship with FEMA HQ through Bender Consulting for $10/hr which was okay at the time but had to dip into my savings account. I had a great time and traveled 🧳 and saw the whole city 🏙️ in the weekend. Crime was a lot less in 2005 than it is today in 2024.

UPDATE: College to Congress has officially closed their doors. As of 2023, they no longer exist. 05/09/2024

Know someone who has been strictly friends just both posted they are now in a relationship. Yet she responded on the post to a comment that he's wonderful they're very happy but no sure???? What do you think? Very confusing

It freaking worked!! Ty!! 😭 After 6 videos I finally found something that got the stupid jar open

If I had been in your situation, I’d be drinking too….:/

They have since changed their name to Turn Me Royal.

If you are looking for a royal portrait go to TURN ME ROYAL. This company is legit and I have ordered from them twice. We are so happy with their work and they keep in touch with you during the process.

Hi Melissa. How should I invest my funds in 2024. I’m 44 I’ve shuffled a lot my previous years. I still got like 20 years to work. Currently I’m 50% c fund 30 % s fund and 20% l2040 fund Does this look solid to you?? Should I contribute to the I fund ??

They make little flat and cheap rubber round sheets for this exact purpose. Super cheap, last forever, they used to just hand them out in stores. I would assume the older style natural rubber ones might work better than the silicone ones.

Thanks for the great information! Much appreciated! 😊

Thank you for creating this video about portrait scams. I have been dealing with another portrait company (bradfordportraits) that scams people slightly different than the one you mentioned but I would be interested in asking you about advice on how to deal with them (it has been a year now).

So sorry that happened to you and that Royal Portraits turned out to be a scam. I order from "Turn me Royal" which is a legitimate company. I ordered portraits for ourselves and for family and friends to give away as gifts and we were very happy with the company.

Turn me Royal is the Company I went through and although I love my picture it's photoshopped instead of being hand painted. 3 separate parts from the ad commercial, their mission statement and then when you have your reveal to accept and have your order sent to your artist is suggesting that it's hand painted. Today I was responded to via email telling me they are not advertising that it's hand painted. Um yes it is three different ways.

I am extremely disappointed with this company. They make you pay up front and when you don't like your portrait they won't give a full refund. Do not use this company they have no integrity.

oh yes. I was scammed by this sham company too!

I think your friends that moved to VA or MD didnt come back into the city to hang out because there's so much to do in both of those places for fun.

I was scammed last year by a company called Royal Portraits if I remember the name right. They lied to me repeatedly about how they were going to get me my order. I talked to actual people on the phone. This went on for months until they disappeared from the Internet entirely. I only saw this vid a few days after I ordered from Turn Me Royal. I felt really stupid to have been scammed again, but then I realized that this company sent me the finished photo for approval, and I'd already gotten notice that it was on the way. It just arrived today. It looks amazing. I took it to Michael's and spent way too much getting a fancy frame, which will be ready within two weeks. Can't wait to deliver it. I believe the claim that what the company does is probably something you could do yourself, but I don't know how to do it. I'm very happy with my product and feel I got my money's worth.

I ordered from "Turn Me Royal" last year, they came through for me. We received it in a timely manner and it looks great! I gave it to my wife for our anniversary. It's now hanging next to the front door.

I am sorry, but attachment and love is way too complicated a topic for you to be so clear cut in what is a bad relationship and what is not. Never being (and becoming) sure is also a sign of an unhealed avoidant or fearful avoidant attachmentstyle. These people will now leave a relationship to find another where they will be chronically unsure thanks to your great advice. Now, what qualifies you to be so sure?

I did this and for months he tried convincing me I made the wrong decision and how were meant to be together. An entirely draining process but I had to do it

Hi Melissa. As you know, there's a redesign of the TSP site. I want to do this exact thing - an Interfund Transfer. Do you know of any way to now do this? I am retired, and I don't want my funds going too aggressive without me knowing. I've always done this feature manually as you're showing here. Thanks!

This is so helpful! Thank you!

Thanks for the Heads up, I was thinking about getting this for my Sister's Birthday, but I wanna do a research 1st on TH-cam how the People react when they get their Picture Portrait

Thank you! I was about to purchase when I came across your video! Really appreciate you for sharing your experience! ❤

I did a paid gov remote internship, GS-5 $20hr for 4mths. I saved all of it to pay for senior year. BTW, Biden passed a bill to make all internships paid.

This is why we need younger people in congress too much old minds the young are progressing so fast they can’t keep up

They match 1$ for 1$ up to 3$ then 50€ for a 1$ for the next 2 $ if you trying to get the 5$

Hi Mellissa!! I just watched your video and I love how it was short and to the point it really helped a lot. I'm 17 and I am unsure of what to do. I met this guy months back because he helped tutor me with some homework and we ended up having a great conversation. We said our goodbyes but never exchanged numbers. Fast forward months later my mom tells me he asked for my number and so I said yes I would love to have his number. We spoke on the phone/text for a while (because I was on vacation at the time) and I noticed we were very similar and we had the same thought process which I thought was really good. So because of that I started to like him. When I returned from the vacation we finally met in person. We only met around my other friends and we met a few times like that. In those few times I noticed he was very quiet around others and that I didn't really like him but I did notice he immediately showed interest in me which I told him I'm unsure and I still need more time to get to know him. In those times we did hang out I still wanted to get to know him though because I thought maybe we just need more time and maybe we just need to have a good conversation to get the connection going. Fast forward a few weeks and I finally decide I'm ready to just see him and only him. So we go out together and I really enjoy it I felt like there is potential because we shared a little more and I still notice we have things in common. So we keep hanging out just the two of us and we are getting closer and closer and holding hands/hugging but many times I find myself questioning things such as if he's the one I want to be with or if I really like him or just attached. I have also realized my feelings come and go quickly and they don't seem to be stable all the time. Something minor could happen and suddenly the feelings go down again. I also think it could be I'm just really overthinking it too. I was also wondering if I should tell him about this or not because I want to be honest but I'm afraid it might also discourage him. We started talking I think in December and then met in person in January and then probably just went out just the two of us sometime in February or late January. So I'm not sure if to give it more time or what because he always tells me he has strong feelings and that he feels his heart race when I'm around but I don't feel those things and I don't know why. So in summary I really don't know what to do because I want to be honest with myself and him and I really need to know what to do. If you could please give me advice on this situation I would really really appreciate it.

After watching hundred of cost of living videos in the U.S. (looking to relocate), I’m finding that everyone has their own depiction of expensive lol Alot of you East Coast youtubers complain that your cities are expensive omg WAIT TIL YOU COME TO SAN FRANCISCO. You can rarely find a studio at these prices in a decent neighborhood. Though living here has worn me down to the bone, I feel that I can make it anywhere now. Maybe you’ll see me in DC in the near future ;)

Does this video apply for veterans applying for the green to gold congressional aid program? I find it hard to find any actual information on what the Job duties actually are.

folks , if you are 55 years old or between 55 -59 1/2 transferring your TSP to IRA is A BIG mistake .WHY ???? in TSP Systeme if you are 55 ( AND leaving the government at 55 ) you may take out your money out WITHOUR 10 % penalty, BUT in IRA system you MUST be 59 .5 y/o to avoid 10 % penalty

Did you get a picture with him or is it inappropriate to ask guests for pictures?

I got a summer house internship and I have a question about transportation. I’m from Tennessee so I’m wondering if I should bring my car ( I heard parking is expensive and hard to come by) or will I not need to because of all the public transportation?

Just a FYI - before one can compare a Roth to Regular TSP you must know EXACTLY how the state you work in now taxes the pension of a federal civil servant. Approx. 9 states that normally have income taxes (e.g. NY and PA) consider the TSP "part of" their civil servants pension and DO NOT tax it on withdrawal in retirement. This is significant because if you work in one of these states (and assuming you will retire there) and contribute to the regular TSP - you can escape state taxes altogether (which are not insignificant in states like NY) by contributing to the regular TSP. As unbelievable as it seems the money is not state taxed going into the regular TSP AND it is not state taxed when withdrawn as it is considered "part of" the civil servants pension in these states. However - if you contribute to the Roth TSP - you will pay state taxes on the money going in. Everything else being equal- you are actually losing money by contributing to the Roth TSP instead of the regular TSP in these states.

Gosh I wish I would have looked into this company before purchasing. They are now going by “Turn Me Royal”. While I received my product, I am very unhappy with the experience. They did not deliver in a timely manner as advertised. They did not respond whatsoever on Facebook or Instagram, and it took me threatening legal action to get a response and I FINALLY got my portrait. Never ever again.

You should☺ reshoot this video to show the new TSP website which was changed in May 2022.

Hey guys! Thank you very much for this informative video.

They’ve changed the name to Turn Me Royal and are advertising on Pinterest.

DANG IT! I just confirmed my order!

I am 43 and just changed my career by joining as a district staffer. Thank you for taking the time to make this video with outstanding information!

I work in VA is this a DC resident thing only I'm looking to move to the city 🌆

Hey Melissia Great Video. Here is my question. I have roughly about $30,000 in my TSP. I been retire from the US Army for 6years now and currently working as a teacher. I foresee myself (with God help) teaching for the next 18 years. After watching your video, My question is this. Would it be smart to change my funds to the C and S funds or invest these funds into another account. Yes, I do have other accounts from being a teacher and one or two I do on my own. And yes, I don t need this money now. I just want to make a smarter investment with this money for the next 18 to 20 years.

Thanks for sharing.

Just received mine ,two weeks waiting but worth the wait ❤️

How to retire a TSP millionaire, vote Republican ✌️