Hey, it's Jonathan Mertz and I am here just sharing my thoughts on life and interests. What's on your mind?
Let me know: Twitter: @jonathanmertz email: jonathan@jonathanmertz.com
Jonathan Mertz - "Just Talking About Whatever"
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Hey, it's Jonathan Mertz and I am here just sharing my thoughts on life and interests. What's on your mind? Let me know: Twitter: @jonathanmertz email: jonathan@jonathanmertz.com
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January 29, 2026
Master the Math of Shopping – Quick Hacks for Discounts
<p>Do you find yourself fumbling with your phone calculator while standing in the middle of a store aisle? In this episode, we dive into <strong>functional math hacks</strong> that will change the way you shop forever. Many people struggle with calculating percentages on the fly, often taking the long route to find a final price. We break down a simple <strong>"remainder method"</strong> that allows you to calculate discounts in a single step.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Learn in This Episode:</strong>• <strong>The Shortcut to Savings:</strong> Why you should stop calculating the discount amount and start focusing on the <strong>remainder</strong>. For example, if an item is <strong>30% off</strong>, you simply multiply the price by <strong>0.7</strong> (the 70% you are actually paying) to get your total instantly.</p><p><br></p><p>• <strong>Real-World Application:</strong> We walk through a calculation for a <strong>$25 item</strong>, comparing the old two-step method to this lightning-fast shortcut.</p><p><br></p><p>• <strong>The "One-Step" Sales Tax Hack:</strong> Learn how to calculate your final total, including tax, without adding numbers separately. Discover why multiplying your total by <strong>1.06</strong> (for a 6% tax rate) is the most efficient way to see your final cost at the register.</p><p><br></p><p>Stop overcomplicating your shopping trips and start using these math advantages to keep your budget on track.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Hack:</strong> Instead of calculating what you're saving, calculate what you're paying.</p><p><br></p><p>• <strong>30% OFF</strong> means you are paying <strong>70%</strong> of the price.</p><p><br></p><p>• <strong>The Math:</strong> If that shirt is <strong>$25</strong>, just multiply by <strong>0.7</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>• <strong>The Result:</strong> <strong>$17.50</strong> in one simple step!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Bonus Pro-Tip for the Checkout Line:</strong> 🛒 Don't wait for the receipt to know your total. To add <strong>sales tax</strong> (like Kentucky’s 6%) in one go, just multiply your subtotal by <strong>1.06</strong>. That 17.50item?It’sexactly∗∗18.55** after taxes.</p>
September 18, 2023
What do you and I have in common with Taylor Swift?
<p>So, what do you and I have in common with celebrities like Taylor Swift? There is no doubt that Taylor Swift is one of the most successful celebrities around and her loyal fan base proves it by showing out at every performance. But how do you and I have things in common with her and other celebrities? In this episode of Jonathan Mertz - "Just Talking About Whatever," we open up the discussion on our mental health and our internal struggles. We have to realize that we are the only ones who can convince ourselves that we are worth more. Often, we have a stigma when we try to realize our own mental status because we don’t want to acknowledge that we have issues. We get trapped in our own minds which can cause a mental breakdown, but we need to realize or tell ourselves that WE ARE IN CONTROL, even if we are not! We have to have hope and we have to realize that we are all human! Realizing this allows us to give meaning to hope through our actions as we help others and ourselves because we will know that we all struggle in some way. </p>
December 14, 2022
What's Up December
<p>I've been around but not doing my shows as often, why? Well listen and let me explain. </p>
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