Can anyone comment on why Deloitte's 401k match is so very pitiful?

I’m 28, debt free, make $70k/yr in a MCOL city and have a net worth of about $140k. I want to buy a house, but most houses in my area are $300k+. How many times my income should I shoot for in terms of house price? Thoughts on paying say 10% down and then just investing the other 10% vs paying 20% down?

Can anyone tell me their “why” for being a financial advisor? I understand I have my own, but looking at others insight.

Time to buy SQQQ / TTT / TZA?

Thinking about investing in a 3-4 unit building in Chicago (Jefferson Park, Avondale, Bridgeport, etc.). Is the upcoming winter a good time to do so?

Does anyone know who administers PWC’s 401k plan?

Any one know the fees associated with transferring between Vanguard target funds, 2065 to 2055 for example

Has anyone ever made a private investment into a startup? For background, I have an opportunity to invest and due to the tight timeline, not sure if I need to get compliance involved. It is in a newer industry that my fund does not invest in. Wonder if anyone has been in similar situations and what compliance could potentially do.

25 and a year into having a brokerage account. How does one build a strong portfolio? I’m currently doing well based on stock picks but understand that it’s really just luck based on this rollercoaster year. Holding for the LT

Are you a copywriter that moved from healthcare/pharma to consumer? Tell me how that went for you.

At a tech company with less than 50 people and $6 M Revenue. Our current maternity and paternity leave policy is not good for attracting talent. 12 weeks for mom only 4 weeks paid and no time off for dads. Curious to know what policy other companies have, and can you let me know size and approx rev of company?

If I have a six year old and 150k in a 529, can I say I’m done?

Did anyone get a jumbo loan with less than 20% down?

Listening in on World Commerce & Contracting Symposium. No offense to older people since I’m getting there myself. Tim needs to retire from speaking on these forums. It’s getting very difficult to listen to him and hard to understand him. Reminds me of Diane Rehm or Dick Clark.

What were people's 401k /pension balances at 30?

Feeling behind at $40k but making big headway now saving 10% and pwc wealth builder at 6, (26k a year on 160k)

Travel reimbursement…what’s the rule of thumb for when a client is considered out of town? Mileage, distance etc?

And, what’s required to be covered? Been out of the traditional consulting model for a few years now…

Anyone have a carry payout model they can share? Trying to build a few scenarios

Well I went to school and received my Bachelors and Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration. I graduated in 2016 and still have yet been given the opportunity to get into my field. I fill like it was a waste of time what are your thoughts?

Hi guys! Looking to learn about real estate investing! I am a senior in college graduating with a degree in finance so I understand certain aspects, but am looking to learn more on my own about real estate specifically!

What books would you recommend I read?

Hi all, looking for advice.

I'm a technical writer with background in the hardware and healthcare industry. What would be a better option for me, pivoting into software tech writing or project management.

Which one pays better/is better (any advice appreciated, must be fully remote role)

If software tech writing, does anyone have advice on how to break into a role or learn what it takes to become one?

For PM, I got a cert (not PMP) and am trying to decide which of these two I go with.

I am a Chartered accountant and truth be told given the current times CA is a really low incentive education any potent person can get. Today I see engineers barely with a few years of experience earning lakhs per month. Whereas me despite being in the right place at the right time is working hard 10-11 hours each day even today. We as a forebearers of this profession must really rise together

Are you a copywriter that moved from healthcare/pharma to consumer? Tell me how that went for you.

What are the chances of jumping from IQVIA strategy consulting to T2 or MBB? Have previous 6 yrs exp at b4 management consultant in ops and worked some projects with S& and +2 years corporate and value and access in IQVIA

Do any NYC golfers know if the Chelsea piers range pricing includes balls? I know they have that automatic teeing system so feels like it would have to.

Hedge fund or VC route?

BCG fishes: If you make a temporary transfer to another office for 12-24 months, will your salary (& taxes) come from the home office or the office that you transferred to?

So, you’ve reached the stage of your career where you care more about cashing a fat paycheck than making “creative ads”. You’d rather have the resources and free time to fulfill your creative itch outside of work than try to sell the next big idea to an 28 year old marketing manager with an annual budget of 150k. How do you make the absolute most money as a copywriter while still working a 9-5? Asking for... a... friend?

Hi all, i was fired today because i said the truth!! Isn’t that interesting?

Hi guys, I’m a Cybersecurity graduate student. Would like to get into Crowe if anyone will be willing to refer me,
Thanks in advance,

Does Globant terminates the employment of certain trainees after their probation(3 Months) based on their performance in the training period? Some of the fresher trainees were laid off this morning without giving a notice or reason.

We were told that the probation period is a training period & not an elimination one. It was shocking as a few of those trainees were actually good.

Going for a walk with a cocktail in a water bottle. I have either peaked or hit rock bottom. It’s impossible to tell.

At a tech company with less than 50 people and $6 M Revenue. Our current maternity and paternity leave policy is not good for attracting talent. 12 weeks for mom only 4 weeks paid and no time off for dads. Curious to know what policy other companies have, and can you let me know size and approx rev of company?

TL;DR - a rando complaining

I feel exhausted, truly exhausted, by wanting something serious and simple yet only attracting casual and complicated. I get that dating is a chore and this city is notoriously fast, but I'm just just at a loss.

Could anyone from Bain’s London office provide any insight into how much travel was typically involved (Pre-COVID)?
Also, how do you see the split of WFH/office/client site be going forward?
Thank you!

5 years of experience and I have brought very good results in Lead Generation and E-commerce with Digital Marketing.

I am skilled in SEO, Paid Ads, WordPress Website Development, Analytics mainly Performance marketing.

In e-commerce I have brought good conversion rate just by improving the ui/ux of the site.

How much do you think I can be paid in Navi Mumbai?

Context : I started from a startup agency and currently working in a Big well known agency.

Studying for FAR and it gives me so much anxiety. There’s just so much information. I’m taking notes and reading. I don’t plan on listening to the lectures but I feel like I’m moving so slow. Advice?

What are benefits like at Accenture?

Does EY let you keep Amex rewards points?

EY, what is the current maternity leave policy? Does the firm allow leave starting at 38 weeks? Is disability (6-8 weeks) separate from parental leave (16 weeks)? When is full eligibility - after 12 months of employment?

Deloitte 🐠🐟 in the DC area, which health plan do you recommend? I'm with Kaiser and it was a huge mistake. I'm looking to switch for 2020!

Has anyone successfully used an education benefit? What's the process?

Im interested buta little nervous about my firm because you have to pay up front and then get reimbursed.

At EY is I was reimbursed for a stationary bike 2 years ago. Would EY reimburse me for a road bike this coming year? There's a stipulation that says every 5 years but I'm not sure if that means for another stationary bike or if I can get a road bike and be reimbursed.

How does the pre-tax parking benefit work at kpmg? There isn't much detail on ssc or benefits connection but it seems like it is on the honor system vs a separate account like FSA?

I don't want to ask the Mck recruiter more questions. Can someone explain the differences in the Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and the Money Purchase Pension Plan? Does Mck contribute to both?

My firm doesn’t match my 401k — still worth opting in?

What is the salary for an entry level audit associate in NYC?

Any insight to PwC tuition reimbursement?

How common is it for a firm to contribute to an HSA on an employee’s behalf, and what is the largest contribution you’ve seen that an employer gives?

Is there a minimum period you have to be working at kpmg in order to start looking to explore internal moves - from client facing to internal specifically ?

Has anyone ever worked remotely outside of the country for an extended period of time? I have family outside of the country that I would really like to spend some time with without sacrificing my job. Any advice?

Has anyone taken sabbatical? What was the process and did it affect your year-end?

Can anyone from FTI speak to their benefits? 401k match, healthcare, etc?

How many PTO/personal days do we get when we become managers?

Any EY folks with questions and answers on IVF or Pathways to Parenthood benefits before Annual Enrollment period ends???