Consolidated my 20k in federal loans into one loan at 4.5% interest. I’m young and have the funds to pay these off rather quickly (within the next 2 years). Is it worth going all in here or investing the funds/save for down payment. No other debt.

Best website or realtor o company or way to find and buy a condo in NYC(Queens, Bronx or Manhattan), 2-3 bedroom.

What would be a reasonable cost of renting for a single expat dude in Singapore living in decent area ? Would sgd 4K suffice ?

Has anyone refinanced their student loans on h1b visa? Is common bond the only option?

Are you doing what you thought you would be when you took out your student loans? If so, do you feel like taking out your loans was worth it?

How much do you keep in the bank vs brokerage?

Thoughts on SoFi bank?

Any tips on negotiating rent increase? I got a 20% increase and it’s more than I am willing to pay. What are effective ways to negotiate?

Has your firm restored your pay? Is it worth considering jumping to another firm that is going to pay you what you’re worth? Don’t know about the rest of you, by my student loan interest rates aren’t getting any lower.

Looking to buy an 💍. Might make a trip to India in 6 months. Any advice on helping me make the decision to buy in US vs India?

Would you buy a brand new car in cash?

What’s the best credit card for a married couple who shared finances? We were thinking American Express but kind of lost.

Should I invest in Roth IRA or Roth 401k?

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

What’s a good, practical tax book to read for someone who knows nothing about taxes? I feel like I should familiarize myself with them but don’t know where to start/find the topic very overwhelming and dense even as a finance attorney. Welcome to other beginning finance book suggestions too! (Already read Kiyosaki and Ramsey)

Hi folks,

I am already covering 80c 1.5l limit by elss and pf.

Can i invest 50k only in nps and avail tax benefit under 80ccd 1b.

Tia.

Is this an aggressive position? Would you use final regulations effective for tax year beggining Dec 16, 2020 to support a deduction for calendar tax year 2020? Proposed regulations didn't include this exception. More details below.

What’s the best site to put your condo on rent other than Kijiji & MLS?

The equity market has HFT firms to help with volatility. Crypto needs HFT firms. Tempted to start one

How well can I live in Chicago on $55,000 a year? Also, I have no student loan debt coming out of undergrad.

My monthly salary after employees pf deduction and professional tax of 200 is 96,500.
How much income tax will be deducted on this amount without any investments and all.

I am looking for change. Can someone refer me please. My core competency is React JS and I have 7+ years of experience in front end web development.

How do you best support your students who do not speak English? I have four ELL’s in my 6th grade ELA class and they don’t receive push-in or pull-out Bilingual support during my class. Do you pull them for small group to provide instruction separately or do you just try to use google translate to translate your lessons and the work? Any best practices? I’d love some help.

Can I switch my role from Testing to Java Developer? I have knowledge of Java , will be learning springboot framework, also know Sql . But my YOE in Testing is 5 years . Is there still chances or how should I go ahead ??

Any insight on Proskauer’s NYC L&E practice group? Good place for associates?

Tips for writing a bio to sound credible without saying things like, “award winning art director”? I’m judging an award show, just need something short.

Hey Dallas folks,
So my last month's electricity bill almost doubled? Wondering if this was something anyone else experienced as well (maybe due to those snow days?)

Does anyone have any insights into what Mckinsey Academy does and how that's different from their regular "Human Capital" practice?

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I’m a CFP® and work as a test engineer for financial planning software. I’m pretty new to the tech space, and wondering what jobs might be out there in the fintech space as I gain more software knowledge. It’s kind of niche working in financial planning software as my background is financial planning. What kind of jobs are out there that might translate well and would have good earning potential?

Is it a good idea to put MSD down or any down payment when leasing in this current environment?

Other than Airbnb, what is the best way to find month to month rental options?

Have 20k, what’s a good small business to start with this fund? Serious question here

I would like to hit fire between 40-50. Currently 27, 185k total comp (125 for me and 60 for partner). Like my job don’t hate it don’t love it. Does an MBA make sense? I’m guessing it could take me to 170ish with that schools I’m looking at but wondering if the 40-50 retirement range makes an mba not make sense since I’d only have 10-20 years to save vs 12-22.

Would have to finance the whole thing myself. Current net worth is 140k. Thoughts?

LCSW 50k loan repayment- Has anyone been granted a contract through the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program? I’m interested in applying for the 2 years of full time work as an LCSW but my loans are a bit under 50k so I’m wondering if they would only give me what I need to clear my loans or would I still get 50k as long as I complete my contract ?

SOFI or who else?

Damn LIBOR rate up again...

Has anyone refinanced their student loans on h1b visa? Is common bond the only option?

Are you doing what you thought you would be when you took out your student loans? If so, do you feel like taking out your loans was worth it?

Does having student loans impact your ability to get a mortgage?

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

If you didn't have to pay off any more of your student loans what would you use the money for instead? I'm stuck between something impractical like a trip somewhere or something I need like a new car lol

Curious to know how much your student loans were when you graduated from your program, how much you’ve paid off so far, and your age. If you have any varying factors too, like kids, income range, etc. Just trying to see if I’m on track or slacking in life. I am 34 yo, i graduated with 95k in student loans, i currently have 85k left and i make 85k in come. I’m also a single mom with two kids. Just praying for 100% student loans forgiveness. Wishful thinking???

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.