Are there any entry-level active-duty Boot Camp grads here that can answer a few questions? How do you live off of $20K a year? Especially now since the age of enlistment has risen to 42. It seems like a very difficult thing to jump into when you have financial responsibilities plus the basic cost of living.

Let’s share with each other how we are making or planning on making that income .
It is a strange time we live in but it’s time to hustle up .

What to do with stocks/crypto accumulated in US, sell them when moving back to home country after completing H1B ? What about taxation when you hold and sell later ?

I don’t get it: Why would anyone invest, for example, in a 6% dividend yield etf with a 0.50% ER (ie EMHY) instead of a 9% dividend yield etf with a 2.5 ER (ie YYY)? Wouldn’t you still be getting better results with the expensive one?

In CA, if a tenant dies, who paid 1 year of rent upfront BUT there was no rental agreement, does the landlord still have the right to keep the rent or can the executor of the estate claim it back? Thanks!

Ready to do my first back door Roth. I have already filed my 2021 taxes. Can i still do a back door Roth for 2021 if I do it before April 18? Or will it only count to 2022 now?

What time of year does everyone do their contributions/conversions?

Did you watch 60 minutes section about student loan forgiveness? I am in my 8th year of teaching and this news of 9 out of 10 getting declined for approval of the Publc Service loans concerns me. There's no way that I will pay this off before retirement , and now to hear about the confusing rules. What do you think?

I want to buy a new home and then sell my current home after we are moved out. Current home is a VA loan, is there any way to buy the second house on a VA loan?

People worrying today should read books on trading psychology! Not being patronizing- it will help you in the future, not just for investments but for doing better in life!

Tax Loss Harvesting worth it - if the future cap gains exceed what you may save now? Torn between adding more vs harvesting (gains on individual stocks/etfs are minimal to none this year) lol

Has anybody invested in Yamuna gaur city or planning to do so?

I want to spend $10k on a cruise to Antarctica. My wife doesn’t want to go and doesn’t think I should spend the money either. I make 200k and she makes 65k. I worked hard to get a 37k hot skill bonus from all the certs I studied for. We are recently married. I’m discouraged because I feel like I can’t save and spend my money the way I did before. I know marriage is supposed to be united financially, but since we are recently married it’s tough to give up my freedom financially. Advice?

When selling a home have been able to negotiate lower commission with your broker if the buyer is not represented by a realtor (eg, 3% in this situation versus still paying the full 6%)?

I have a monthly 1.2 TB limit on my xfinity. How many of you have the same limit and how many of you exceed the limit?

How many of y'all have trust funds? What'd you do with the $$$?

Has anyone quit their job and started doing day trading/swing trading full time? I’ve always invested in stocks (no options trading), but considered those investments long term investments after doing my due diligence of the companies. Lately, I’ve been more active and have made some decent unrealized gains (33% in a month) or so (smaller scale around $20k). If so, how much money did you start with? What are your strategies?

What is the most you've invested into a single stock?

What is the biggest loss you've endured?

I've heard from multiple people about how inflated the assets are and high the P/E ratio is, hence not a good time to invest in the market. Long term investors, how do you deal with this argument? P.s. I understand the time in the market>time the market.

Do we have tax calculator in tcs

Just curious, has anybody invested on affordable housing in Gurgaon, India? Or got any insight for a first time investor.

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

I have strong feelings for my friend who also happens to be my superior at work. We also flirt with each other sometimes. I don’t know what to do.

Yesterday I made a blanket fort with my husband and we watched a movie and ate ice cream. Yes, it was awesome.

Got another reject 😔
Advice on applying in Round 3 for Darden ?

I hate California labor law,.., that is all :-) lol

Hi Sharks,

Wanted to know your experience of applying for jobs abroad. For those who converted and joined abroad, did you apply for jobs on LinkedIn? Which platform would be the best for a senior data scientist in India. Also I get 30 lpa now, is it worth going abroad? Can we save more?

Thanks I advance!

Has anyone gone through Pathrise? What was your experience?

Got On track (OOO) rating for JPMC year end review, can someone help me understand what can be the expected hike percentage?
I joined in April this year

How do you deal with customer complaints about rising prices of product?

Anyone here work at UF Shands in Florida? I’m interested in working there long term, but how easy is it to get in? How easy is it to transfer departments (such as from auditing to compliance)? Are the health benefits any good?

Interested in eventually exiting into wellness tech.... what are the best consulting firms to start at?

Is it a wise decision to move to Amsterdam from Bangalore? I am a 34 years old Devops Engineer staying with my wife and a baby. We both are working here while in Amsterdam once I move, my wife will be eligible to apply for jobs(She is into Software testing)
CCTC : 37Lpa , Offered CTC - 72K Euro with 11 years of exp in DevOps. Please suggest.

I started working for a bank and am going through the background check. They found an arrest which was dismissed and the file was sealed a few days after the check. They’re requesting the police report on top of the court order to seal. The police report is BAD. During the arrest (DUI) they wrote the report to make me seem like a complete lunatic. Embellished on several elements of the case. I am worried that giving them this report will cause me to be let go.

Cognizant Sharks
What is this metaphosis event.
I have not join cognizant yet ;though I have accepted the offer letter. Doj 29 nov 2021
Not sure on Cognizant that I will join. I am waiting for better offer to be released.
Any inputs or guidance.

What’s your least favorite thing about your job?

Hello Sharks
I joined Barclays on 21st March.
I heard that salary day in Barclays is 24th, so will I recieve salary this month or will it come next month only.

Motivation is key when it comes to bettering yourself, your team and your brand. Without self-motivation, you'll be less likely to inspire your team to work together to better your business. Like a muscle, self-motivation becomes stronger the more you use it. Mastering the art of self-motivation will take some time to become a habit. However, with daily practice, you'll not only better yourself and your business, you'll inspire your team to lead more meaningful personal and professional lives.

Ideas for a one/two day trip for Memorial Day weekend within 2-4 hours drive from DC?

What monitors would you recommend for home office? I am about to buy one myself. I work in FDD. Do you guys recommend the ultra wide? Curve screen? freesync?And what definition is good enough ? I really do love Apple Retina display but the price.

Do you think the military industry is sexist? I met more women in the air force than in other companies and none of them is a very high rank

I just became a commander. I've always been a good soldier, but it's my turn to lead. I hope I do a good job. Any words of encouragement?

How different are the physical requirements for men vs women? I'm thinking of the Navy specifically but would welcome insights from any branch of the military, thanks

Many movies romanticize the sacrifice of one soldier and leave them as a hero, but I have always thought that I hate that. Why would someone need to lose his life to be a hero? I believe the mere fact that we put our life at risk in service is enough to be a hero

Does anyone else feel like they have become too utilitarian and objective?

If you had to choose between the army and the navy, which one would you choose and why?

Is the military a well-paid career? I’m asking for my future.

What makes a good soldier in your opinion?

There is a certain air of respect you get when you become a military professional. As long as you earn that respect, of course. But I like it, it feels good!

My advice: Concentrate on yourself above anything else, follow orders but also know how those orders affect you, serve your country but never forget you are serving yourself first. The objective is not to die honorably but to survive dutifully. What else would you add?

How does one decide to take risks and apply for news job when the state of the economy and the world is ever changing. We know salaries are going up, but employers struggle doling out the cash. Is it better to stick where you are or jump into something new?

Do you ever regret pursuing the life of a soldier?

If I have double British and American citizenship, should I join the US or British army?

The best thing about being stationed abroad was that I got to meet new cultures I never thought I’d see.

Am I the only one who fears a third world war is among us? I've been studying the circumstances that led to WW1 and WW2, and let me tell you, we're not as far as they were. I hope the better judgment of people avoids such a catastrophic outcome.

If anyone here is wondering how to best use their GI Bill... I HIGHLY recommend using the GI Bill comparison tool. Has anyone else here used it??

I always have faith that everything will make sense, and we will move into a better era. Sometimes it's challenging to maintain that faith, but it's always there.

Take victories and defeats as equals! Nothing will teach young soldiers more than making mistakes in the heat of battle that almost cost you your life. If you're still breathing, there's something to learn. Listen to it.

I brought my guitar to Iraq, it wasn't easy, but I managed to convince my commander to let me take it. I will never forget those days when we played our favorite country songs with my buddies.

What's your favorite tactical vehicle?