Wild, I can barely finish a small patio before noon without something going sideways." That's how my buddy Dave felt too. He's a good finisher but always has something go wrong. Last year he had one of those perfect days where everything just clicked. He was doing a driveway out in Round Rock and the truck showed up early, the slump was dead on, and the rebar was perfectly spaced. He told me he finished the whole pour by 1pm and sat in his truck eating lunch feeling like a champion. I swear he's been chasing that high ever since but it hasn't happened again.

a waste of time"? seriously? that cashier needs to mind her own business, congrats on killing that debt

Why do people fall for fake savings over real cash?

Saw a YouTube lawyer say these companies just cash grab with form letters.

Well now @walker.andrew, I gotta say I see it a little different. Those surprise fees are annoying, sure, but the real issue is people not reading the fine print before they sign. I've rented from U-Haul maybe six times over the years and I always ask them to walk me through every single line item before I hand over my card. They'll tell you about the mileage cap and the gas policy if you just ask. The hidden fees feel dishonest, but honestly a lot of them are written right there in the contract if you take five minutes to look. Next time try calling a local shop or a neighbor with a pickup truck - that's what I've started doing for small jobs.