Any good resources (books, websites etc) to get started on investments and understanding investments for someone who knows nothing about it? TIA!

Which style home do you prefer and why?

I am 29F and earning 13LPA. I have been working for 4 years of which 3.5 years I had very low pay and close to 0 savings. I have been able to save 6L now.

My investments below:
* Elss funds - 2 (total 1.5L annually)
* Large cap mutual funds - 6 (total 40K sip per month) current portfolio of 4L
* FDs - 2 of 25K each
*Medical insurance - company provided

Can someone advice if this is a good investment plan for future? What can I do better? Do I need another Insurance? Where else to invest?

Hello! I’m looking for an affordable financial planner based in Boston or available for a remote consultation. I am a professional in their later 20s looking to set up a budgeting plan for myself. Thanks so much!

I’ve been thinking about getting into real estate investing. Not right now but later down the road. I’ve been trying to save up for a down payment. What are some good resources for a beginner? Blogs, YouTube, books etc I’m not looking for paid courses because I will be learning at a slow pace. Any help will be appreciated.

Anyone else holding out to 1 year AT LEAST, in order to get long term cap gains tax rate? 🙏🏻 every day passing is a day closer

I’m currently an LLC and looking to assemble an equity deal with an advisor. I don’t know how to set it up with him where he gets his equity in the future when we restructure the entity to a c/s Corp and give out his shares. It doesn’t make sense for us to switch now and get double taxed when we haven’t lifted off the ground. This is pre launch. Any advice?

Roth vs Traditional 401k, thoughts?

Hi IBM sharks,
My friend received bluepoints, what's the conversion rate to rupees? Can we redeem it as cash components?@ IBM

With interest rates between 6.5% and 7.5%, it is safe to say that buyers are slowing down in their search.

I am a real estate agent who is in the process of closing on her first home. We offered $15k under list and asked for closing costs to be paid for. Granted, this is in a very small rural town; however, just know... If you have been looking for a home for the last 2 years and have not had great luck, now is the time to take advantage of the changing market. You can refi when rates drop.

Noob question on selling puts- I just sold a weekly put that I WANT to get assigned. The stock fluctuate a few dollars a day so I’m looking for a specific price to own the shares at vs entering a limit order. The stock has already gone below my selected strike price by a 30 cents today but I haven’t been assigned the shares 🤔. Is it only by expiration day or am I missing something?

Anyone trade their personal account actively? How successful have you been?

Big legends Guide to Three-Fund Portfolio. Yay or nay? Additionally, please share personal finance books that you recommend to newbies! Thank you and happy holidays!!✨

Have about 5k to invest - should I do FXAIX or FSKAX?

What's a social security card/number , is it something like pension ?

How long should you leave your money in a manager before pulling for poor performance (I/O is aggressive and horizon is shorter term 1-3 years)? This hedge fund manager I’m using is supposed to be “cutting edge”, but after 4 months my return is 1.4%.

When contributing to a 529 plan in PA, in addition to being able to deduct PA state taxes on the contributions, can we also deduct the Philly city tax?

I'm finishing renovations on a 2-story 3 bed / 2 bath apartment two blocks away from Girard Station, 3 blocks from the main strip in Fishtown.

Will be ready by mid-April. Asking $2,200/mo rent. Has an outdoor deck in the rear. DM if interested.

What do most people invest in for their Roth IRA portfolio? I’ve heard target funds and ETF’s..which one is better?

Anyone else catch Tesla today? After months of no trading and waiting for the right time I had 10 700c I bought Friday at $695 a piece and exited at 4K a piece for a profit of 33K. Time to stay composed and wait for the next high conviction setup

Love that in true form I chose the 1 red meme stock. 😂💎💎💎

Has anyone taken the Nielsen UX conference (7 days of courses)? Is the certification worth the price?

What is the suitable level in Siemens for a candidate having 11.5 years of experience.

Anyone here can share experience with dating/relationships and weight-gain? I am not obese, but definitely overweight. I lead a relatively healthy life but know I can do more. However, I find that my weight keeps me from socializing, meeting new people and dating. How can I improve my self-esteem?

Hello Everyone,
Need referral for Manual + Automation Testing with Work Experience of 3+ yrs, Please help for any job opening in your company.

Are you an experienced community and social media manager expert with 4 to 5 year of experience.
You can DM.
Let’s make a deal.

I have more than 12 years of tax attorney experience at biglaw and big4. Are there any big4 positions that pay more than 200k? National Tax? Anything else?

Any advice to find a job in Vancouver Area? I've been working in IT recruitment for over 2 years and I enjoy doing creative sourcing.

Hi.. I am happy to join here. Seems to be an amazing platform.

What are your opinions on getting too much work in early phase of career? I have almost one year of experience and after switching to a new organisation I have like alot of work in my plate. I know it might be good for later part of career but just want to know your opinion. Tech stack .net, yoe <1

Venables Bell, thoughts? Worth considering?

Curious to know what you've seen as working to non working dollars split in Canadian agencies. Reference any specific brands (or categories) if you can. I'm used to seeing the conventional 15-20% split for non working (production dollars only, not including media budget, agency fees) but are those days gone now with the takeover of digital (vs traditional) ad placements?

What is flexible compensation in KPMG? Is it like variable pay which depends on company’s performance or your rating? And what is the % of performance bonus which we can expect?

I How much money I can make in short term onsite project to Netherlands ? What all tcs provide interms of money n facilities in Amsterdam?

Hello,

My joining date with CTS is on 5th dec, i received message from CTS like onboarding pass not generated. When i try to reach out to HR , they are not responding.

Sent email to HR.

Any suggestions please??

Big legends Guide to Three-Fund Portfolio. Yay or nay? Additionally, please share personal finance books that you recommend to newbies! Thank you and happy holidays!!✨

Hi everyone! I’m a young professional right out of college getting into investing and personal finance management. Trying to better understand and educate myself on personal finance and investment strategies. Can someone recommend some recourses (books, podcasts, experts to follow, etc.) where it’s clearly explained for beginners? Trying to make sense of 401Ks, Roth IRAs, emergency funds etc.
Like I’m looking for someone like Dave Ramsey but for investment and money management advice.

After figuring out FI/RE I am less motivated.

Will markets jump upwards the day Putin dies?

I work for a company that gives me RSUS as part of my compensation. Am I allowed to short the companies stock to minimize my downside risk in case stock price drops? I value certainty of my RSU payments over any potential upside

Recently received 30k and wondering what to do with it. Not yet a homeowner but also not sure if we’re ready to buy anyways. Have a young baby. Any advice on how to figure out best use?

I maxed out my Roth IRA contribution thinking I'd be safe from the income limits however my wife brought way too much $$$ than anticipated this year. It's a good problem to have but not sure what I need to do with my Roth IRA for the year 2021. Impossible to get a hold of Merrill to discuss options.

Fishes honest opinion needed. Me and My so presently live in Arkansas, living in our first home with a child 4 year, both of us recently changed our jobs and have HHI ~ 420K, current mortgage 1600/month. We are looking to move to Dallas and thinking of buying a house ~996K with a 15% down. Questions -
1. Should we go for house of that budget? We can afford, but asking based on market.
2. Should we down 15% or just 5% ? Or go for 20% ?
*Getting a rate lock 4.25% 🤞🏼

Investing newbie here: pros cons of getting a rental property vs investing in stocks?

Come from a no money family & limited financial savvy. What’s an easy way to open and manage a personal investment fund so my savings makes me more money, similar to my Roth 401k. Thanks in advance!

Is anyone nervous about the whole Russia situation and how that may affect the market if an actual invasion takes place? Do you think it makes sense to take out investments just until things settle down, or even assuming the fed will increase interest rates? Thoughts?

turns out me and my wife underpaid taxes by 12k. Anyone else getting a nasty end of year surprise?

Any tips or tricks for a first time home buyer saving for mortgage trying to avoid pmi? Any advice appreciated. Cont.

Realized some gains from a trade and I have 5k to move. I’m looking at TGT or WMT as an alternative play to AMZN. I’m looking to start a long position 3-5 year hold/add and reap some dividend reinvestment. Any opinion of which one to go with?

Any accountant recommendations in NYC? Looking for someone who understands the travel situation of consultants, etc. TIA!

Want to start saving/investing from this year. Got £11K and will have £2K a month to invest - any recommendations? I don’t want to take crazy risks, somewhere where this is steady long term growth. Have already maxed out pension and I assume next step is maxing out ISA? After that, what is best? (From UK)

After I max out my:

1.) 401k for the year
2.) My HSA for the year
3.) ROTH IRA for the year

What do people invest in after that? Whats the most tax advantaged way to save once you have maxed all of the above out?

Need help on how to invest. We are positioned to pay off our house later this year. Expect to work for another ~20 years. 401k fully funded and have some company stock investments maturing over the next few years, but no investments outside of that. Kids have a prepaid college plan for certain schools. Emergency fund is solid. Where should I look to start investing? I have fidelity for my 401k, would they be good to open a taxable investment account with, or are there better options?

Anyone have experience with Donut app? And their 4% APY? Had any issues pulling money back out? Whats the risk here?