AsSalaamuAlaikum Wr. Wrb.


People any of you think we might take opportunity of this tax filing season and help out the less privileged to fill our their tax returns??

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

Novice investor looking to invest 100K. Do I DCA into ETFs / Mutual Funds?

In what increments (eg. $1,000) and cadence (eg. Monthly) should I DCA?

How should I spread out the increment across ETFs (eg. Equal percentage in each)?

I had a stellar annual review! However, I was advised not to expect a raise since I got a promotion a few months ago that bumped my income substantially. Thoughts??

Marriott or SPG credit card (for the sign on bonus)?

Hi! Anyone attend law school part-time while working full time? If so, would you be willing to share the total debt you graduated with? I only ask because I have not been able to find any info related to this online (only stats on full-time students).

I will be submitting applications to schools in one month, but really want to gain a better understanding of finances during and after graduating from law school.

Has any one went from reinsurance back to insurance? The money is great and all but the W/L balance isn’t. Has anyone else felt the same?

What is the most difficult part of buying a home for the first time?

How long after you quit before your company removes your access to your FSA card?

US Short term capital gain question:
If I get stocks A & B at $50. In a month I sell one at $25 and the other at $75, do I still owe tax?

Any advise on the best credit cards to use after consulting? Not sure if the travel credit cards are still the best value with the reduced travel.

Thoughts on the VC Royal Eagle? Seems crazy undervalued, you can get it for less than a DateJust! What am I missing here?

How's Manor as a city in terms of buying a single-family home: school-wise, future price appreciation of houses etc ..?

Max out 401k before contributing to taxable brokerage? Roth IRA is already maxed out.

Pro tip: live close to poorer people to feel rich. The feelings of wealth are extremely subjective and is mainly based on comparison

Does anyone know how to get funds that was in a 401k account years ago into your current IRA?

I’m looking for assistance on building your own portfolio in my traditional 401K. I’ve been reading that it’s important to choose funds with low expense ratios. Also, that it is recommended to have at least one US stock, international stock , and bond. I am 24yo so ideally, I’d want to allocate 90%-100% to stocks and 0%-10% to the bond. Any other things I should be looking at?

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

Finished Rich Dad Poor Dad and appreciate the emphasis on creating alternative cash flows (vs. just income). Does anyone have book recommendations on creating wealth? I've focused heavily on income + 'safe' investing, but intrigued to learn more.

Do citi bank risk team send their colleagues to US for projects? What is the criteria for going to US ??

What is the drug culture like at your office? I assume people don’t openly talk about what they do in their free time if illicit, but they may do so quietly or you can otherwise tell.
Do you get the impression many people do them? If so, soft drugs (ex - weed)? Hard drugs? Non-prescribed study drugs? Frequency? At work-sponsored social functions? To an extent that it’s noticeable/problematic?

Hiring actuaries for EY. Message if interested.

Are there any data science certifications that people can recommend which will be well received/recognized on resumes? Thanks in advance!

Any upcoming law conferences/events?

Hello,

Can someone give me an overview of what Internal Audit does? Received an offer for IA and currently work in External Audit. Want to know the differences between the two.

How long should I have to wait before applying for a transfer to abroad job in USA in the same company? Currently on a contract role as risk investigator L3 in Amazon

Can H1B holders filed unemployment when serving grace period for 60 days? D provided information in Separate Memorandum?

How much of a notice does one typically get before their biometrics appointment for GC EAD?

What do y'all do for self-care? I have been trying to find easy, mostly inexpensive, mellow ways to occupy my free time in a positive way, and I'm not the most creative individual in town. Anyone want to share what's been working for them, especially during these increasingly crazy times? Thanks and Happy Thursday everyone. :)

Just got introduced to this Telegram channel with some 80k folks fighting for visa slots in US consulates mainly in India. Things USCIS make us do. This can’t stoop any lower. What a terrible way of treating people.

Anyone from Capability Network - T&O?

How long do you spend on core subjects if not a goal on IEP? So if most goals are life skills (putting shoes on, zipping, etc.) how long would you spend on math during math hour or how much do you worry about writing activities if they can’t write etc?

What are some brands with an in-house agency? Looking to make a move to client side.

Do you have a reading goal for 2022? I've read 3 books already this year and want to try to finish 60 before the end of the year.

Did anyone lateral into big law? First year in insurance litigation defense and I’m looking to see if it’s even possible to break into big law in a year or two

As a visible Muslim, have you ever faced discrimination / Islamophobia at the workplace, either at the firm or by clients? Would like to know which country or city you are in as well

Muslim women - how much did you expect your Meher to be? How much was it? Did you have a discussion with your husband about it before?

Brainstorming on ideas to make the most of the last ten nights of Ramadan as a professional, ideas 💡.. go!

salaam!
anyone ever do an assignment/secondment in a muslim country? how was your experience?

Salam, Glad to see this group & how enthusiastic people are here to help. I graduated from St. Lawrence college from Vancouver last year and looking for Job in Accounting or Taxation. It been 6 months and I still didn’t get anything. Any guidance will be appreciated. Thanks :)

9% of Ramadan complete! Keep up the awesome work and may Allah accept it from us.

Cool group folks. Recently joined!
Salam

Thoughts on the MOTW-founder scandal? I don’t have much words for his behavior but I wish the organization wouldn’t suffer bc it has done good for many people and had the potential to do much more.

Any Ertugrul fans out there? If so, where can one watch seasons 3 & 4? Just finished season 2 on Netflix and looking to watch the rest of the series from a non sketchy site. JAK in advance

Any Ramadan tips for work?

Sending a message of peace to everyone post the New Zealand terrorist attack. I pray that Allah keeps you all spiritually , physically, and mentally safe. If you’re feeling like you need to talk

Feel like my life is at a standstill these days and I have nothing to look forward to.. feel far from Islam and unfortunately laziness and constant feelings of emptiness are keeping me far

Eid Mubarak fellow Muslim number crunchers! Hope you guys eat sewaiyan and get henna tats!

How many muslims in nyc here?

Salam. Glad to see this group. I am a partner at a firm in LA. If you have any questions I will try my best to answer. Best regards.

Where all my Muslim accountants at? 🙋🏻‍♀️

Salaam,

As a student, Im interviewing for internships next semester. I've snagged some one-on-one's with professionals in various positions coming up soon.

How should I engage with them?

Hey Salaam yall! Just discovered this App Lol super cool