Celebrating a small win: although still very negative, my net worth has gone up over 16% this year!

Anybody have experience with PenFed for a VA loan? Came up in a search and their rates are extremely competitive. Any reason I shouldn't take the lowest bidder?

What stocks do you look at to swing trade?

I seem to have over contributed to my HSA by ~$50. Is it even worth it to withdraw if my HSA charges $20 for processing an excess distribution request?

Hi everyone! I’m a young professional right out of college getting into investing and personal finance management. Trying to better understand and educate myself on personal finance and investment strategies. Can someone recommend some recourses (books, podcasts, experts to follow, etc.) where it’s clearly explained for beginners? Trying to make sense of 401Ks, Roth IRAs, emergency funds etc.
Like I’m looking for someone like Dave Ramsey but for investment and money management advice.

"$20k in savings" seem to be the new FB humble brag

Is this the right time to buy a house as a primary residence. Everything is above listing price and going up on a weekly basis. What is your recommendation, be on rent for another year or two till the time property price go down or buy a house and save money on rent. Aprox budget is $500k and renting a house for 2200k per month as of now.

What’s the best way to maximize having both the chase freedom unlimited and sapphire preferred?

For context, I’ve had the unlimited for 2 years and just opened the preferred because of the bonus offer. I will hit the $4k spending target, but after that, what’s the best way to use these two in tandem, given the unlimited rewards are all around much better.

Can someone teach me how to get rich? Dead serious, looking for a mentor that went from having a slightly above average salary to making a lot of money (and no family money either).

Anyone buying a place during Covid times in Denver? How's it going?

As a transactional lawyer, is it safe to use a robo investment service like Betterment or can that raise securities issues?

Currently 31 with 6.5 YOE and single . Should have NW of 250k by end of this year. (No significant assets in India). Considering this money all reminds invested I should have a decent nest egg for retirement. Have an LIC policy that will be worth arnd 50 lakhs when I surrender it (plan down payment for an apartment). Struggling to convince parents this should be enough for me to move back. They think I should move back when I have more financial security. What more should I plan for ?

Does anyone have any suggestions on small side gigs or other ways to make some quick cash for the holidays?

Recently sold my car on carvana. I had initially bought it using a loan from DCU. Now that carvana has paid me the balance after paying of the loan, i still see on the dcu app that I owe money to dcu. People that can relate, can you take me through next steps?

What's the best city in UK to buy a buy to let property, with best returns?

Which app do you use to buy stocks? Is cash app safe or should I go the old school route of Fidelity or Charles Schwab?

Newbie here. Did any one engage a financial planning service? I’m 34 with young kids, no debt, and $300k in cash. Absolutely no other financial/estate planning and overwhelmed!

If JetBlue moves my departure time by 3 hours can I get a credit card refund or only travel bank?

Are there resources available for H1b holders thinking to invest? Less than 1year into career and have 10k sitting not sure what to do with it... I’m still unsure if I’ll be in the states long term..

Been at the company for a year - switched teams at my 7th month mark. My annual review is coming up. How do I negotiate for a raise/promo?

I’m desperate to get out of town. Can’t really do Road trips bc I can’t drive for long periods due to injury. Where can I fly to that’s relatively safe and I’m not putting anyone at risk?

Anybody have a side gig? E.g. Network marketing on the side?

Are there any agencies that are willing to pay for relocation? Looking to make a move out to WC. I know this is more likely for VP+ so I’m curious which agencies have the flattest PnL

How many times is too frequent when you speak to your coach / team about manager promotions?

Thoughts on GP Bullhound?

I’m a 4th year and I’ve never billed contemporaneously for even a one full week. I guess I’d just rather have one day of torture recording all my hours at the end of the month than that extra little torture daily. I’m wondering how common or rare this is in BigLaw. Thoughts?

What do you do for fun during the weekends ? Bowling , hiking etc?

I have joined cts US in 2015. Moved to cts India in 2018. What is the notice period if I resign now in cts ?

Can anyone recommend specific people or companies that do case interview coaching?

Do y’all do 15 year or 30 year for your portfolios? I personally plan to have a “job” or “career” for both the next 15 and possibly next 30 years, so should I just do 15 years to get a free and clear portfolio earlier? 25 year old and just getting started. Have a duplex in a major market (looking to refi out of FHA), and eyeing other opportunities now. I don’t “need” cash flow, so should I try to just build equity?

Team is already talking about eating hours. My utilization is down cause I was in unassigned for a month in Dec/Jan. What's worse pissing off the partner or having a low utilization? -staff 1

Hi Account friends! It’s the start of a new year and I was hoping you all could share any book / newsletter / blog / course recommendations that help keep you up to snuff. Feeling a bit stale and like the last year has been a tactical grind. I want to brush up on modern thinking for our industry - the latest and greatest marketing books, strategy perspectives, creative self help, etc. to feel more alive as we start 2022.

Comment your favs and THANK YOU in advance!

When does the move to Transaction Advisory Services (TAS)/FDD typically happen from audit? Currently a first year associate. Does CFA help or just network well?

I am interviewing for an agency and they haven't extended any offers but want me to provide them with all sorts of documents. Is this sus or am I just overtly wary?

Anyone know what the interview process for the Strategy & Innovations analyst at CVS Health is like? Anything specific I should prepare for?

If you could go back in time what would you tell yourself before taking out student loans?

Not mad that student loans being paused means I can use the money for Christmas. Are you still making payments during the pause? Or are you saving the money for something else. My christmas present to myself is a spa day!

Can grad students get $20k forgiven if they got Pell in undergrad but outstaning loans are only for grad school?

In a perfect world how much would you want to make a year to both pay off your loans and live a good life? I think I'd need to make upwards of $200k to pay off my loans, take care of my family and live a fulfilling life.