Desi folks : Where do you invest your money ? Given the restrictions around stocks for independence reasons

Anyone here with a negative net worth (excluding 401k) in their 30s? Or am I an outlier?

Hey, I am looking for an Angel investor to invest in our idea. Can someone help me to connect with the person.

Hi all, my office is in RMZ ecoworld. Please suggest 1bhk house available for rent nearby starting from Oct 1

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?

Any metaverse coins I should be looking at? What’s the next big thing? Have a few grand to gamble away.

Which one would you prefer b/w local lender v/s establish financial institution when buying a home?
What are the pros and cons of each?

Anyone taking profits from UVXY and VXX or still holding?

Hello Fishes,

I have joined hcl on 24 th sep 2021 and my last working day here is 18th May 2022.
Today I received my provisional full and final settlement and the payable amount is negative -11454. They are recovering the full AMPB amount which I got from September months.
I have heard from this platform only that hcl stopped the recovery police but still I got the negative fnf.

Do we have to update the tracking and trading with details of like mutual fund, life insurance

I need help from an accountant or a financial analyst. I need to compare fed vs private company retirement and help me create a retirement plan. I will pay for the services. Thank you

Currently on short term disability in CA and trying to figure out what the tax situation is. It looks like they don’t take out taxes, so should I set that aside? I can’t find any info on whether it’s tax-free income but I definitely don’t want to assume incorrectly

I have got an offer based in Boblingen, Germany with 60k euro as fixed. Will it be enough for a couple with a 3 year old kid ? My major expense would be accommodation, groceries, kid’s school and transportation. Please do let me know your valuable inputs. TIA

My direct report expensed Cal Bar late fees assessed for reporting MCLE credits late and for paying the bar fee late. It’s around $190 extra. I don’t care about the money (it’s not mine) but I think this is principally wrong to ask the company to cover it. Thoughts on this and how you would communicate it?

Dm me for wealthsimple cash, wealthsimple trade, or rakuten referral codes. Literally been on rakuten 2 weeks and made over 20$ for nothing. And while I’m here, any other good money makers?

Is it too late in our lives to jump into a mortgage?

So my fiancée and I are relatively late in terms of finally landing well paying jobs and being able to save money instead of living paycheck to paycheck. We’re both 36 and currently rent a 2 bedroom in NY and have a combined savings of $35,000 which she wants to use as a down payment on a condo. I kinda just wanna continue saving while renting. I also literally just started contributing to my 401K so I’m also late in the game for that too.

New to investing. Looking for any/ all tips... book recommendations, YouTube videos on how to get started

Which bank account is better for salary account?

HDFC
Axis

I’m a first yr in NYC biglaw (2nd yr in Fall) — is 3.2k for one bedroom in BK (think downtown BK, carroll garden, Williamsburg) too much? Always have lived in manhattan so I’m not sure what reasonable rent for one bedroom in BK is.

Best high yield savings products?

Trans peeps, especially those not yet socially transitioned, what are you doing for tdov?
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I got into marketing because I thought it would be an opportunity to make good money in a field where I could still exercise my creativity, but I’ve found it to be extremely stifling and bogged down by bureaucracy. Does it ever get better?

How many couples here where the husband/male SO is younger than the wife/female SO? And what if the age difference.
To start..I'm 34 and wife is 36.

Anyone else feel seriously misunderstood?

With the new LCA wage increase or whatever, only FAANGs would remain in US? 🧐

Best books for learning tactical business management, strategy, and growth? Looking for more meaty than "Playing to Win" - willing to read good textbooks. Have read plenty of leadership dev books.

Just had an interview with Netflix and at some point I mentioned “GAFA” (even joking that it’s probably GAMA now) and completely forgot they’re in FAANG 😬

Will this be one of those moments I remember when going to bed for the rest of my life? Yes.

Hey friends- have any of your pivoted from consulting into startups? How did you find startups and what’s typical pay ranges you can expect ( aka same, below or higher than consulting?

Any recommendations for websites that will fax a word doc for free, without making me sign up for a membership?

Hi, Can anyone tell me if I make an internal switch in TCS as a Salesforce developer, will there be any hike?

What’s the salary for respiratory therapists in Florida since we’ve had the housing and gas increase ? I have 6 years experience with ICU, level II NICU, and PICU experience. My base is $33 and I have a $6 tot differential of nights and weekends - which I always work this shift.

Anyone follow alt coins? I’m looking for some to get involved in. Thoughts?

What are your favorite design inspo resources? I'm really trying to grow in my knowledge in this area, but I can admit, I have no idea what I'm doing!! lol

Just joined fishbowl. Getting familiar with the content and see it’s mostly US-based professionals.
Would be great to develop this EU group!
I’m based out of Luxembourg, what about everyone else?

All things coffee...share brands, blends, cafes, pictures, memes, etc.

Best CBD brands for sleep... ready set GO!

Any book recommendations to gift my cousin sister? She studied (masters) psychology and is a trained classical dancer.

Cousin got offers from IBM and TCS in pune. Which one is better? IBM is paying slightly less salary and not ready to match.

SO and I got in to a disagreement on the background of Indian tech CEOs. It appears that they are all from 1 or 2 major communities in India.

While he thinks that its genetics/being naturally gifted that got them to where they are I believe it's the environment & discipline that made them successful. We are not from said communities but curious to hear your thoughts on who is more accurate.

Just watched Karan Arjun. SRK is the GOAT.

Why couldn’t the Indian subcontinent industrialize before Europe? What lacked in us?

Hi everyone, I am looking for a nanny in the Chicago downtown area. Does anyone here have any leads? Thank you!

I am going to India for a month. May have to change my return date. Any suggestion on what insurance/other option to reduce the ticket update cost impact.

How many couples here where the husband/male SO is younger than the wife/female SO? And what if the age difference.
To start..I'm 34 and wife is 36.

With the new LCA wage increase or whatever, only FAANGs would remain in US? 🧐

Recommendations for good movies and shows on Netflix, Hulu and Prime?

Seeking immigration / travel advise. I know we are not lawyers but any experiences / stories would be helpful.

Can I enter the US when I have H1B change of employer petition approved but employed with my current company and serving notice period? Which company’s I-797 form do I show immigration? Do I tell them about switching jobs, etc.?

My new company lawyers are not providing clear guidance on this and suggesting against travel due to COVID in general. Thank you.

Hello desi fam...Anyone know wherr/how to get an iptv box in the Chicago area?.... thanks

MBB folks on H1-B who recently switched to FAANG - did you run into any issues with visa transfer? My transfer has been filed and I’m a bit nervous about USCIS’ perception of consultants and the current sentiment around H1-B visas.

Can someone create a bowl for afghan politics please?

What are some good east coast cities to buy an investment property in? For those of you who have done this before, what's better for a first time buyer/investor - commercial or residential?

Based in NYC but looking to buy outside the city. Something that's 400-500k and has good rental potential. Thank you.

Thoughts on Ind / Eng series ?
I am looking forward to some wholesome test cricket

Anyone know if I can fly DXB > LHR > USA (leaving this open ended) as a visa holder? With a National interest exception to the presidential proclamation.

I am scheduled to fly from NYC to Mumbai via Paris next Wednesday (Jan 5) for a ~10 day trip. Have any of you, your family, friends, etc. flown a similar route (I.e. from US to India via Europe) in the past week? If so, what is the arrival process (Covid test, quarantine requirements, etc.)? I’ve had all recommended vaccine shots and I’m only in Paris for a 2 hour layover (not leaving the airport). Any information on this would be greatly appreciated!