Anyone used questrade or wealth simple for RRSP or TFSA? Any other good alternative that have lower fees?

How can I lower my taxes? I feel like I pay a LOT (30%+) but don’t get many benefits in return.
Single with no kids

If anyone is interested in a referral code for a Chase Sapphire Preferred card go ahead and comment so I can dm the link.

Great card for travel, points come fast and great perks for travel.

Hoping to help anyone!

Looking to buy Rolex OP. Thoughts on new vs used? Is the additional ~2k worth it for new?

Looks like we’re now back to $100k

I recently received an offer for 200k€ in Amsterdam. Includes travel, 30% ruling, holiday pay.

Any idea if that is enough to cover a mortgage on a flat within biking distance from the city center without over spending on housing?

(3 small kids and a non-working partner)

I contribute 10% of my paycheck to my employee share purchase plan. Is this smart to do given the tax repercussions behind it? Is it smarter to invest less in that and more in my Roth or 401k?

Is this the official Amex Fishbowl?

How do real estate lenders take cash flow into consideration? For example, typically I would probably only be approved for a $500k loan ($125k comp and $100k for down payment), but if I’m buying a multi-family home and planning to live in a unit and rent the others, will lenders approve a bigger loan?

ENBD is the crappiest bank in the UAE. Thank you

Fish fam - quite new to all this and would appreciate your support. if I am based in a high income tax state but work on site in a lower income tax state. Can I claim the paid taxes back from my home state or do I always pay income tax based on where my home office location is?
Thanks

Still using Ally Bank savings account, but the APY had dropped to .60%. Time to move. Any recs on personal savings account? This is my emergency “savings”

Did not sell some of my underperforming stocks before end of 2021. Can I sell now but include them in 2021 tax return? Remember there is some grace period for this.

Is a 900k net worth for a single person at almost 40 good or terrible? I see posts from our US counterparts on net worth and salary and feel so behind yet we have such a high COL in Toronto.

New client looking to switch from Simple to Safe Harbor 401k (needs safe harbor because owner makes 5x what employees make(dentist office )Does anyone know if there is a custodian who offers this?

Soon to be making 85k in LA, looking to move to a new apartment. What would you think is reasonable to spend on a 1 bedroom (not studio)?

Incoming MBA, I have my tuition paid for and rent covered (I will be an RA). So the only thing I need to pay for is food and entertainment. Do you think 20k is enough to last me through the 2 years? I will make a little money interning in the summer, so that would be a safety valve if I blow through the 20k.

Or… should I take a small loan?

What is the present value of a government pension? How does one calculate it? Trying to get a sense of weather it's worth moving over to Federal.

First time buyer of individual blazer / suit coat. What’s the most versatile color?

Anyone in SF/ San Jose? f25

Most exotic name you’ve heard: drop below!

People that take medication, do you find that using marijuana in the evening helps with sleep?

What do you do when your new creative director turns out to be cheesy as hell? Moving concepts to very cheesy/lame directions

Anyone have some general insight into EY GPS work, culture and pay? How competitive and involved are they with technology enablement / digital transformation work?

Can any Peraton 🐠 help me understand the level structure? I see a Senior Principal role I'm interested in but not really sure the comp and where it falls on the totem pole. TIA!

Need 11 likes for dm.
Thanks

I have an offer to move to Detroit to work. What’s advertising life like there? Is it a diversity community (ask since Detroit is like 85% black and I’m a black man)?

In process of buying a house, both my surveyor and specialist damp contractor found damp under kitchen tiles (In the grout) & in skirting boards and up one wall. Sellers had work done initially in 2014 on the wall only(with garuntee) & their company has visited and assured there is no damp… what is next best course of action, get another damp specialist to examine independently of other reports? I don’t trust them….. (U.K. Victorian terrace, damp is in the kitchen extension built circa. 15 y/o)

Fuck marry kill. Your MD, your Director, your fellow analyst/associate.

Does anyone here work for Fidelity? I saw that there are a bunch of customer service positions open and I don't know if it's somewhere that would fairly easy for someone with just 1 year of experience. I need to change where I'm at, but not sure how big of a company is really gonna hire me when I'm so new to things.

Did promotion letter for AST released for SEP22?

How will covid impact commercial space downtown? What is the future of commercial space? I personally prefer to work in office, but I’m sure organizations are starting to see how much $$ can be saved

Need some urgent help can anyone DM me, Please

Just made the move from Qc to Fl. Anyone care to comment?

Hi fellow 🐠, I recently moved to Vancouver from Europe, and I’m actively looking for a job. It’s been 3 months and over 200 applications with little luck :( Getting a bit desperate. I’m looking for Project Management/Business Analyst roles. I’ve have 4 years of experience in SaaS implementation and success management. If any of you know of any openings & would be able to refer me, I would be extremely grateful to talk with you. Thanks!

Anyone having experience with National Bank as a TFSA account or trading account ?
Thinking to open account in it as it offers free commission trading on stocks, ETF

Moving to GTA, any suggestions for good residential areas with good school and activities for kids?

Yes!! Nice to see a Canadian bowl. Hello from Vancouver!

I have a Canadian work permit, and am looking for jobs in Canada. I have 5 years of work experience. Can anyone please refer me in your organisation?

Hi all. I’m looking for a referral at Roland Berger in Canada regarding an open role. This is a long shot but can anyone provide an introduction? Happy to share details over PM.

Hi guys,

I recently moved to Canada from the US and I'm looking for a job. I have 6 years of experience in Cyber Security working at EY US and Accenture India.

Please let me know if you can help me in anyway.

What’s the best place to go out near whistler?

Surprised so few of us in here!

Been looking to pivot from my current energy analyst position to roles in energy, sustainability and environmental consulting and have seen a couple of interesting positions in Deloitte, EY, KPMG and Guidehouse. Anyone currently in these types of roles and willing to look over my resume and potentially give a referral?

Heard consulting is going through really difficult times in Canada.....

Hello! I made this bowl for us Canadian consultants to mix and mingle... and share our experiences of working with our American neighbours and/or cross a border every fly day 🤣 Welcome!

Are consulting firms in Canada hiring?
Am a T10 MBA’19 grad with <1 year at BCG. I’ll be leaving US soon due to visa issues. Don’t anticipate an easy internal transfer so want to explore all options.

How is it going in Canada? How is the job scene?

Hi, I’m a Canadian PR holder currently in the US. Trying to make the move to Toronto in the new few months. I see positions at Deloitte that I think are a good fit but applying online without a referral appears to be going into a black hole. Is there anyone on here I connect with to understand more about Deloitte’s hiring process? (Recruiters I can reach out to, people willing to give referrals etc)? Would be very grateful! I have contacts in Deloitte US but that doesn’t seem to apply for CA!

Looking for a referral in a pharmaceutical company or food industry for a Quality Assurance Technician or Regulatory Affairs Associate

Is it possible to make a lot of money in Canada and if so in which companies? Compared to the US market, I have a feeling consultants are left with breadcrumbs north of the border.

For folks that have 10+ years of experience in Canada, what has salary progression been like for you? Keen to hear from folks that stayed in consulting as well as folks that exited. I keep seeing American numbers and want to get a better understanding of what growth can look like in Canada. Thank you!

Has any firm in Canada reverted back from salary freezes during Covid? Aka gone back to pre-COVID salary bands. This question may be more for the strategy shops....I.e. I heard S& in the US is giving people raises in January to meet pre-COVID bands (but don’t know if this is happening in PwC). What are people seeing in Canada?