Anyone have any reviews, anecdotes, or experience in buying just the diamond from Blue Nile? Prices for even natural diamonds seem to be significantly lower than some people I know in the industry quoted price who say they are “getting me a deal”. Leaning much further towards a lab diamond, though.

Parents are deciding between moving to WVirginia vs Virginia at retirement to be closer to us based in fairfax (ideally be at 1 hour driving distance). They currently in the mid west but WVirginia appeals to them because of low taxes, low cost of living. We are also poc so appreciate some diversity.

What are some areas you would recommend both in Va and WV? What else should they consider prior to house hunting? Dad likes to garden/farm as well so looking for homes with large backyards. Tia!

Hi Fishes !
What are your thoughts about investing in reliance power for long term !
I'm a newbie in stocks .
Any suggestion will be appreciated !

New to investing and have 60k I want to buy index funds/ETFs with, should I invest like 5-10k a month or all at once? For context, I have emergency fund already established and contributed to Roth IRA

How does pwc’s wealth builder plan work ?

What are your experiences with buying or selling homes on leased land... Is it really a secure investment, or could they just take back the land whenever they wanted?

I consolidated grad loans in ‘15, kept federal separate from private (w SoFi @6.75%). Can I refinance w SoFi or w Earnest? Should I combine the federal and lose the protections for better %?

Anyone here over 70% in VOO or VTI? Is that a smart move for less-involved investor?

Home reno financing question. Have a big project coming up in the $120-150k range. Funding sources are:
- 90k from a heloc around prime
- 10k from a credit card that offers promo checks at 2-3% for 12-18 months
- 375k in a brokerage
- 5-6k per month cash that I can put towards the project, loans, or brokerage

I don't want to stop funding the brokerage because my FIRE plan is less numbers based than "hoard like dragon until it's enough" but maybe I should... How would you optimize?

Any recommendations on credit cards with lounge access? Currently have the Chase Sapphire Reserve which has Priority Pass, but have been turned away from lounges not accepting PP at peak times

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

I'm a foreign national with a UK work visa, normally working in London. If I end up working from home outside the UK for 80-100% of the tax year does my UK tax rate change?

Hi, I'm new to Dallas. Have been eyeing on rental investment in Dallas. Looking into Zillow, properties in Arlington seem to have good appreciation. Is it good idea to invest in Arlington? What other areas in Dallas can I consider (checked Carrollton, Plano, Coppell, Addison).
Thank you.

Hi Experts,

Suggest me some debt funds. Looking for investment for 3-5 years.

When a private equity firm invests in your company, they do expect to exit their investment within the next five to seven years.

For those with corporate banking expertise, how do you typically go about calculating debt capacity for a company?

Which style home do you prefer and why?

Hey, i am looking to invest 25-40k where i can easily make 7-12% of return. I am looking for things like rd which have very low risk appetite. I will be using this collected amount to invest in stock market when stocks are made available at very cheap prices...

Was there ever a time you wanted to give up being a real estate agent?

How do you start searching for mortgage loans and what do you look into lender

Anyone been able to work from Dubai for a UK/US firm and benefit from no taxes? I know if you are a US citizen you pay taxes where you are globally, but if you are British, then you only pay income tax on UK income - so if you live more than half the year abroad you are classed as non-domicile resident, but wanted to hear if anyone’s done this or heard about it?

Best resoures for realtors just starting out in their career?

How much lower can allbirds go damnit

Anyone doing anything cool right now with their clients? (As is pertains to SEO.)

Be careful of a growing subculture of politics with the new leadership team in place. This is a place where it is more important to get along than to get things done.

I'm looking for an Senior Associate/Consultant level opportunity in Pricing Strategy or Sales Strategy. Have 6yoe in Sales, Marketing, and Pricing and graduated MBA this summer with concentration in Pricing.
Can someone please help. FYI, I'm looking for this because my MBA internship company refused to sponsor and hence didn't give full time offer.

How do I get a job as a Mechanical Engineer if I dont have experience?

I couldn’t get an internship while in school. I have a BS in ME and projects from school under my belt. I’ve also passed the FE exam. I’ve been mostly just doing CAD for a company for the last year by creating minimally dimensioned drawings and moving parts around in assemblies. I want to evolve in my career and be doing more. I worked so hard to earn my degree and I feel like I’m not even using it. But who will hire me?

Hi guys what is the expected from CTC for 4 years experience in .net + react js

Hi Fishers,

When does Walmart send a laptop after joining? I have joined this Monday. I still don’t have any updates about laptop.

Anyone good marketing books recommendations or online certifications?

Top 10 books to read about consulting life ?

COO’s & previous SR. account executives…

I made it to regional manager for a franchise by age 22. Ran a successful financial practice & sold by the age of 33. Took 2 years off and built a health & wellness coaching platform for my wife (medical provider). Then, the last 2.5 yrs, have been a top producer in Saas sales as a senior account executive. I’ve been told I would make a great COO someday and I’m ready to take the next step into leadership. Who/what should I be targeting next?

Rising 2nd year here: been rethinking my choice as an M&A attorney. I've had a rough go of it over the first year-and-a-half of practice and am thinking about moving to a different practice area. I'd like to stay on the transactional side, but am not quite sure what areas I can leverage my corporate and M&A skills in. I was thinking T&E (i.e. business succession planning, etc.)

Would greatly appreciate input from others.

Hello guys,

Is landmark health technologies acquired by Optum, because I got offer from landmark health technologies and they are saying it's acquired by Optum?

Thanks in advance...

I’m loving the resurgence of this bowl. Making me feel like I’m about to board group 1 somewhere 💕

Thoughts on uneven bridal parties? I would have 5 vs my fiancé having 3 people.

Guest list stress 😖😖 how many did y’all invite vs how many came?!

My stepmom threw me a very elaborate bridal shower. My stepsister pitched in and also did a lot of work for it. Bridesmaids helped but didn’t do a ton. What, if anything should I do for my stepmom and stepsister as a showing of gratitude? I don’t want to spend a lot of $$ but definitely want to act quickly and thoughtfully.

My MOH is probably not going to be able to attend my wedding bc of covid restrictions. Freaking out slightly because I don't have someone close enough to replace her / I don't know how viable her zooming in would be? Any advice / tips?

We decided to do a photo session before the wedding for the two of us and family. The photographer and the location were amazing but the makeup was terrible, and because I was low on time, I couldn't fix it before the photos. The makeup artist make me look yellow! Idk if there's anything that could be done at this point, but feeling so disappointed :(

How much did you spend on your wedding? Do you regret it? Also please share the location of your wedding if possible. Thank you!

Has anyone hosted their own engagement party? All of my friends and family live far away from us so it is just easier for me to plan it but I feel odd doing so. Any tips?

We’re having a destination wedding and I feel selfish/silly for taking a honeymoon after. But I feel like if we don’t do it then we will put it off and it won’t really feel like a “honeymoon”. What would you do?

I thought I set some boundaries with my wedding since my fiancé and I are paying for everything. Now I’m getting more comments about why we didn’t invite some long lost cousin or family member… I don’t want to go bridezilla on people but I’m starting to see how it can happen 😂

How many things are you guys adding to your registry? Are they at various price points?

If you have a lace wedding dress, would you get a lace veil or a beaded one? It's been hard trying to find similar/exact lace.

How much are you spending on photography? (I’m looking at 2 photographers, 8 hours) I live in the Bay Area

Typical prices for wedding photography in a high cost of living city? (San Francisco) 2 photographers, 8 hours, no travel. Much appreciated! ❤️

Did you have someone doing hair/makeup for bridesmaids or did you have them do their own? And were you glad you made the decision you did? I’ve been in weddings both ways and trying to decide what I want to do

Fun question: what are the best and the worst wedding trends you’ve seen?

How much did everyone spend on their wedding planner? We’re planning a Fall wedding in Europe with ~80 people and want a full service planner, have been quoted 9-15K and want to see if this is reasonable! TIA

Putting together a wedding weekend itinerary and have been dealing with a frustrating level of questions from some random in-laws who are known for stirring the pot. Would it be rude to say “please contact x with any questions. Kindly do not direct questions to the bride unless there is an emergency”? What is a better way to say this?

Budget question! How much are you estimating spending per guest? This includes food/alcohol/venue, etc

Thoughts on kindly asking your bridesmaids to please not give a gift? I am over the moon excited that my bridesmaids will be celebrating me and traveling for the wedding and bachelorette. I really do not want a gift from them at the wedding. Full disclosure, my fiancé and I have great paying jobs and my bridesmaids are grad students, artists, and teachers. How would you frame this? Even if they were millionaires I would not want a gift, but I don’t want it taken the wrong way.