And with that mouse click, the 6 figure student loans are paid off. F you Fedloan, and all of your BS over the past 3 years. Freedom!

At what age did you buy your first house?

Have some big trips planned for next year so I would like to upgrade my Delta gold AMEX to Platinum (need that MQD waiver 💸). I heard that if I upgrade I won’t get the 50k sign-up bonus miles, so should I just close my gold card (not my oldest card) and open a new Platinum one?

Not sure if this has been discussed yet, but do you charge tax on your freelance, 1099 invoices? Trying to accommodate for taxes being taken out and inflation 😪 would love to know if this is common practice - I’m in NYC. Thanks!

Decided to payoff my mortgage.

Should I be reducing my contribution to my 401k at the moment? Based on the drastic 🐻 market?

Has anyone bought a house in pre foreclosure for investments? How do you assume possession of their loan? Do you have to go to the bank and qualify for it or just sign? Also, is there a way to see how much in fees and backed mortgage they owe?

My queries is related to ELSS fund.

Can some one please explain me the concept of lockin perod in ELSS fund.?

I have a sip which started on 1st June, 2019.

So the lockin will b till 1st June, 2022 or the 2 yr lockin will keep on adding on each sip?

I am bit confused here.

Any help much appreciated.

I haven’t had much luck on fiverr with my gigs. Really eager to start a side gig and have a second source of income. Any suggestions or insight would be great!

Looking to buy an 💍. Might make a trip to India in 6 months. Any advice on helping me make the decision to buy in US vs India?

Hi guys. I have a query with regards to the Income tax proof submission.

So I have claimed exemptions on the following-
1) HRA
2) 5 year term deposit(fixed deposit) under Section 80C
3) Interest on education loan under Section 80E

I have also provided previous employment details.

Guys I didn't know that we have to submit declaration forms as well. Can you please tell me which are the declaration forms that I would need to fill and submit??

Thanks in advance :)

I'm being interviewed for Senior Analyst in hsbc. Can anyone help me with the tax saving options available with HSBC? Like self education, communication, meal vouchers etc.

I don’t get why even the most reputable financial news still try to attribute market moves to people. It’s not individual investors who are in control of day-to-day moves anymore, it’s algorithms.

Going to have a kid in November. What are some of the best savings options long term barring 529?

Also, if I were to buy stocks for ~10k on day of birth what would be the recommendation be?

How do I legally gets my hands on $100k that my future wife wishes to hand me over for investment purposes (she is outside the US). We won’t be marrying for another two years. Thank you!!

TC New grad Software Engineer
Base: $110k
Sign-On: $35k
RSU: $120k/3years
Relocation: $20k

Starting fresh with virtually $0 savings and $0 worth of financial literacy, whats the best course of action? any advice is greatly appreciated!

Does anyone have any experience with B2B buy now pay later? While I understand number of SMEs and volume of online transactions are important drivers, keen to hear different perspectives incase I’ve missed anything vital.

Hey guys, Can anyone please tell me if there is any restrictions on SPI in mutual funds in MS for employees.

Hello, I’m looking for help filing my tax information for a new job. I’ve been in nyc for close to two decades, and am moving from the city for a new job. I’m wondering what to claim.

Currently I pay $1900 for a brand new & modern 1BHK in the Greater NYC area. Moving to SF later this year. Any recommendations on how much to budget for SF? Will be working in Downtown area & currently got a car. I am little bit divided on whether to sell the car or move it to SF.

Looking for a good neighbourhood and ok with 30 minute commute to work.

What are the things which can help us once we join SAP?

I assume there are many lateral hires here in this bowl. Could you help with a few pointers which could be helpful in the initial few days in the firm?

How have you evaluated moving to a totally different t career/industry then the one you were in?

Hello Experienced fishes,

Help me with career path.
Wasted 3 years of my life as Sports Analyst with 3 LPA HUDL india.

Currently working as Tester Engineer with 1.3 YOE and 7.5 LPA

I have completed Course Certification for Business Analyst but im unable to land a Job as I have no Experience as a Business Analyst.

Shall I go ahead as a Tester only if yes what skills shall I pursue?
My current company is in Game development and My job isnt that great...

Help and reference is appreciated

Question to the group: what is the current pay for intl tax manager in Big 4 in high living cost areas ( e.g. bay area)? Currently in a national firm, the annual total compensation is about 150k with law background.

How do I get these car warranty calls to stop? Change my number I've had for 20 years??? What has worked for you? I've added myself to Do Not Call, etc.

SO and I have finally saved $500k. Should we buy a house or a green card (Indian born on H1 in the US, I-140s approved)

I don't understand why so many people expect kids not to learn manners. I'm not saying that they have to be experts on etiquette, but we need to have higher standards for them

Hi Deloitte India Folks,

Soon I will be joining Deloitte India as PowerBI Consultant. May I know how advanced are the projects. And also, I see many people are saying here that there are limited projects and few are on bench. So worried a bit.

Can anyone give me a glimpse. Thank you.

I currently have 12 years of experience.
I am looking out for Tech lead / Engineering manager role in Pune.
Tech stack is Java, Microservices, spring boot
How much should I expect?

Any of you 3-6 PQE associates have your own clients? I would really love to do some business development with tangible results. I want to have my own clients or atleast bring some to the firm. What has worked for you? Also looking for advice from partners who may have started BD efforts early in their career.

Switching from .net to Java is good or bad after having 7 years of experience in .net?

Can anyone tell me what is the SA2 salary range in advisory for more than 5 year experience

I’m an Environmental Protection Specialist and make pretty good money for what I do. I just feel like I have more to offer than being a worker bee in a system at 25. I work with a lot of retirees and would love to return in my latter professional years. I have my Bachelors in Applied Coastal Environmental Science and want to expand my options. Any suggestions that won’t require me taking a crazy pay cut? I’m pretty much open to anything.

Anyone knows about banks hybrid model in 2023 ?

Rumours are bank will start 3 days mandatory WFO for all teams.

I am an Immigrant living in America. My wife’s friend is an American and she is a physician. She has been in job for about 5 years now and earns somewhere around $300K-$400K. Still she shops mostly at thrift stores for clothes accessories and yesterday got 2 chairs from Salvage Army for $5 each. I have not see anyone else like her before. Is she a miser or is this a normal American frugal living tendency?

If I get an offer in Europe would it be difficult to transfer back to the USA?

For those of you 🐠 who worked at another consulting firm before joining MBB, what would you say are the biggest differences between them?

What is the value in professional certifications? ACCA, CFA, CIPD, etc.

Hey anyone willing to swing a referral for roles in change management consulting or healthcare consulting

Random, but the Season 2 season finale of Alias is still one of my top favorite end of season bomb shells.

Anyone know what IBM consulting is about? IT implementation?

Hey everyone! I hope y’all are having a good weekend! Quick question. PSM 1 or CSM? I’m having a hard time deciding between which exam/course to take. I’m in my first year out of undergrad and looking into getting some certs to help me advance in my career.

How early would you notify the firm you're going back to school? What are the chances they'd consider a remote part-time arrangement for a valued technical resource?

Taking the earlier flight option this week. Just because I can

Any secrets for not having to take the shuttle to an Uber or queuing in very long taxi lines when arriving at LGA Terminal B? So bummed when the AA shuttle moved there.

Does anyone have recommendations on a watch, bag, suit or jeans I can buy so that I can look like everyone else?

Hello,

Currently, in accenture. I have had very bad billable hours and not much achievement this fiscal year. I am worried of getting fired, so i applied for another job. Got offered may be 5% above my current pay with 5k bonus, but in lower level at Deloitte. I think working lower level will give me more opportunities to learn as i think i have lot to learn. I made decision based on my gut and accepted the offer. I have not talked to anyone on accenture side yet. What you think?

Best non-travel consulting company "firm"...why

I REALLY want to be on a local project. Have been traveling non-stop for the past 1.5 years and need a break. I’m to the point of considering leaving How do I make this happen?

Anyone on the 1:56 pm United LAX-ORD? If yes, then please send a drink over to my seat. 7B. 🙂

Sigh. SM refers to me as a “good girl”. I’m a 29 year old woman. I’d love to hear one of my male colleagues called a “good boy”.

Someone give me a glass of wine... we only made it 10 min into dinner before mentioning Trump

EY: PPED promotions are out! 23 for US FSO Advisory.. seems low

Anyone else slightly disheartened by the fact that you can’t really make more money except by waiting until your next promotion? Or was it after a certain point to where you were happy with it? Cont..