Does anyone have a 529 Plan? How do you add money to your account if the employer wouldnt make pretax payments to 529 Plan from your paycheck?

Associates - Care to share your rough budgets (income, spousal income/family support, rent, monthly spending, student loan payments, savings, etc.)?

Any McK fuel people in here? Kinda curious about this segment in reference to deal structure. Is it all commercial debt?

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

Thoughts on rental properties in Atlanta? What areas should I look into?
Trying to branch out of Texas (Dallas/Austin), which is a it overpriced now.

MU & OCLR, stock bowl anyone?

How much are your biweekly paychecks after taxes, insurance, 401k contributions, etc. and how much of each paycheck do you tuck into savings?

Had the CSP for 18 months. Do I upgrade to the Reserve now (no signing bonus) or wait until my 24 months are up and cancel old/apply for the Reserve to get the signing?

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

I'm new to all this. Is it best to save 10% of my salary all in my company's 401k (with 20% match, increasing by 5% every year)... or saving 5% in 401k and 5% in a Roth IRA?

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

How diligent is Mintz background check. When it comes to education? My references, credit, criminal and work experiences will check out. However said I already graduated school when I am in reality a month away from graduating. The company sent over the contract and start date at the same time as the background check.

Amex Gold or Chase sapphire preferred? I'm trying to decided what credit card to get. Let me add, I'll get $150 statement credit since I have an amex card with my job.

Is it crazy to put down 50% if that down payment amount is almost 50% of your net worth?

I NEED HELP WITH CREDIT SCORE issues: Two months ago my credit score went down by 30 to 40 points due to dad missing credit card payment by a day (i got added to as authorized user on his credit card for me to build credit but now I’m filled with regret). I was devastated by it. This past month I have been making more payments and paid off my aug statement in full thinking it will boost my credit score. But I don’t know why it went down another 10 points. More below:

Thoughts on Dechert FRE (real estate)?

Currently at $200K base salary (31M) - after taxes, expenses (including vaca), and savings (maxed out 401K), I’m leftover with $30k-$40k. Is this average? If not, how are ppl saving more?

When investing liquid cash long term do you all work with an investment advisor or do it yourself? Just got off of a meeting with J P Chase investment advisor who is essentially going to invest my money into a bunch of their own ETFs, S&P500 and some fixed assets. Wondering if it’s paying them 1.5% fees to do it or should I invest time and do it myself.

any suggestions on where to rent? preferably manhattan downtown or midtown. budget is ~2.1k or so. priorities are having a doorman, elevator, laundry in building at the very least

How do you/do you ever get over imposter syndrome?

I have 1 sheet with names and sheet 2 with a large list of names that may or may not be those names - which also have corresponding unique identity numbers. How do I easily match the names with the same names and keep the unique identity numbers for importing later?

What office does everyone workout of?

If the Omicron variant starts another lockdown, I'm just going to become a hermit. No point getting excited about the real world if I'm just going to be forced back into the digital world over and over. Might as well just make my digital experience good.

Any chance SG rental prices will be coming down soon ? I'm returning to SG after 3 years abroad and debating staying at figment or hmlet for a few months before locking down a 2 year lease.

I have moved all my traditional ira to current company’s 401k plan recently. Can I now do backdoor ira now without worrying about prorata rule? Wondering if I can start backdoor ira conversions immediately or if I need to wait for next tax year.

Maybe a dumb question but if someone vests in a pension are they still able to rollover a lump sum into an IRA? Or is it too late? Have a client who keeps blowing me off to get documentation...CONT

Are you paying for bridesmaid hair and make-up? Was a little sticker shocked $200 per person before gratuity, just adds up quickly with that many people😬 Not requiring it but wanted to offer it if they want to be more glammed up, but now seeing online that’s it’s considered quite rude to not cover it for them? Maybe just cover one and they can do the other if they want? Don’t want to be rude if it’s expected but also don’t want to blow our budget… any perspective on the “norm” appreciated!

Former biglaw first-years now in government: Do juniors in government get more autonomy than those in biglaw? Or is the review process for juniors' work at least more efficient/streamlined (i.e. reviewed by one mid-level and one senior, instead of four mid-levels, two seniors, and two partners)?

Is there a ceiling in BD&L work both in consulting and in industry for those who didn’t do a PhD or MD? I feel like most of the individuals I see in these roles at senior levels have one or both degrees. Am I “wasting” time taking projects in these spaces if I only plan on getting an MBA?

Is secondment provided to newly hired managers?

Hello, I looking for referral in business developpement management with relocation option. Thanks to anyone that can help!

Wow...Massive layoffs at PwC continue. Just saw 3 of my colleagues get canned.

Any room available for 2ppl for 2 3momths close to SBC railway station?

Hi 🐟!! How many have been using a standing desk during this time? Are you able to stand the majority of the day? Has it helped with concentration? Thanks!

I have a international trip at the end of July. Passport needs to be renewed and it looks like standard takes 4-6 weeks. Anyone have any issues with cutting it this close? Should I go for expedited?

Anyone here ever heard of a firm called RGP? Thoughts on their model?

Woke up to bug bite at a Sheraton on my Birthday.. #GreatStart🙄😪

View from the wing. I’m going to start taking photos and make a scrapbook for when these days are behind me. Just FYI, I guess.

Recent Grad without any home office furniture. Need recommendations on desk, chair, 2nd monitor, anything to keep me productive at home.

Unconfirmed layoffs in PwC SAP? Does anybody know?

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

What’s with this trend of sending farewell emails to ALL of US Advisory? Worse, starting the email with “as many of you know...”

Can someone explain?

Does anyone have any tricks to make themselves look older? When I'm clean shaven I'm a baby face 👶🏼

Partners: how do you get paid? Bi-weekly? Do you get monthly reports of the revenue so you know what to expect in your check?

I made bacon & eggs for breakfast for my wife. Then we're going to cook together for a few hours and have neighbors over for dinner. I'm thankful for her, them, my job, you lot, and lots of wine.

How soon/often do you follow up with a partner or MD that you’re trying to network with after sending the first introduction email and receiving no reply? Assuming they’re pretty busy on average.

Colleague passed my work on as his, how to handle this gracefully ?

Just went under contract on a place and need renovations. What steps can I take to accelerate the renovation prior to closing?

You know it's a slow week when the highlight is when your comment to a fishbowl post gets more upvotes than the initial post

How many of you are actually concerned about taking vacation PTO bc of utilization?

Whoever took the shoes off on my plane please put them on 🤢

Livestream. Nooooo, don't fail me now!

Anyone with an Autonomous standing desk - have you experienced cracks in the laminate top? I've felt some develop over the past month and I'm worried it'll get worse. Is this covered by warranty......?