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I Tried Using a Linux VM as My Desktop Computer, Here's What Went Wrong

There are some other benefits to using an OS within a VM, like having a virtual drive that grows and shrinks based on what you need. If I need a bit more oomph, I can reconfigure my VM with more RAM ...

I'm 40, getting divorced and need $90K to buy out the house for me and the kids. I have $20K in savings — do I borrow the rest or tap into my 401(k)?

Possible penalties: If the funds are pulled directly (meaning, into cash, rather than rolling over into your ex’s retirement account), you'll usually have to pay a 10% penalty plus possible income tax ...