Happy new year! Do you set a savings goal ? What’s your target for the upcoming year?

My son made 11k on Doge but it is a joke coin. Put some money into SHIBA another joke coin. I knew all the cryptos would come back after the big fall. It was an opportunity to buy. Polygon has held up through all this because of the news from Deutche Bank. Look at the real cryptos. Bought these.

Why is the stock market bleeding today?

Why do people accrue prepaid expenses?

Anyone been able to work from Dubai for a UK/US firm and benefit from no taxes? I know if you are a US citizen you pay taxes where you are globally, but if you are British, then you only pay income tax on UK income - so if you live more than half the year abroad you are classed as non-domicile resident, but wanted to hear if anyone’s done this or heard about it?

Can someone please for the love of god help me figure out how I can pay less income taxes? I only make 88k and I put the 12k standard deduction but I’m still getting taxed 27% of my paychecks! My sign on bonus (20 even) a few months ago was taxed nearly 45%! Excuse my ignorance, but am I doing something wrong? Will increasing deductions help or should I increase the withholdings? Is this normal?! Thanks for any help/advice, it’s greatly appreciated.

What happens if you sell a covered call far ITM for a large premium? Is the only loss your shares and opportunity cost once the option is exercised by the call holder?

Thoughts on the new Chase Freedom Flex?

Is a 529 account worth it for MBA?

Any US expats here care to weigh in on whether it makes sense to contribute to workplace pension plans if the plan is to be in UK <5 years?

Is flipping houses worthwhile? I like decorating and renovating, so I'm thinking that maybe I could go into this and try my luck.

Hi, I have 2 offers below,

1. 50lakhs per year in Bangalore
2. €105k in Netherlands

Considering the economic crisis due to war, inflation etc. I am confused on which one to select. Please guide me.

That Carlos Matos Bitconnect video still makes me laugh.. hope everyone stayed away from anything that tried to combine crypto and lending.

Any tax accountants/attorneys in here? What would happen to the 401k of a foreign worker if they cannot longer maintain an immigration status and have to go back home? What about a ROTH 401k? Assuming they made after-tax contributions, would they still be able to take tax-free distributions if they are non-resident aliens for tax purposes?

Can I save tax by buying second house if first house is already in my name?

Do Big 4 partners need to maintain any level of independence in retirement?

Have 700K USD worth of invested assets (less real estate, cash/receivables, and precious metals). if I need 4K USD per month for expenses, can I now coast?

Which bank account is better for salary account?

HDFC
Axis

Recommendations on how to simultaneously pay off student loans and invest?

Anyone like reading social investigative journalism( Red Notice, Empire of Pain, Bottle of Lies) but don’t let them affect your outlook in life? How?

What’s a good taxonomy for defining requirements for logging & monitoring? (i.e., apps, db, infra, etc.)

Is a strategic Chief of Staff role at a small global company ($100-$200 revenue) a good exit for 3 YOE in consulting?

Gloomy mornings are hard 😓

If you put in your 2-week notice and they cut you off that same day for going to a competitor, would you still get paid for the remaining 2 week period? (Assuming it's the start of the period)

Anyone successfully transition from accounting to software engineering?

what state in the US has the best police force?

Has anyone been successful negotiating a “breach notification costs” provision in contracts with vendors? What are some good args to include it? I feel like vendors generally flat out say “no”, but I have seen some contracts where vendors were willing to include it and I’m wondering how that happened 😁

House flip question

Hey all newbie here. My husband and I are living that Double Income No Kid life wanting to (Financial Independence) Retire Early.

Both in tech in the Bay Area. I’m in Arizona visiting family and am thinking of an investment property. Does anyone have a book/course/video that they personally have used and recommend for flipping houses? I want to do some research there’s a lot of content out there.
Thanks a bunch!

Are tech trans hours better/more predictable than M&A?

Do people use umbrella in Boston?

Moving to Boston soon and wonder if people use umbrella or just windbreaker like most people in Seattle.

For getting promotion who take the main decision? Manager, Supervisor or HR?

How is technical growth in service Now for automation testers

Does anybody have idea what is salary range for sr software engineer (IC3) in service now company for 10 yr experience ?

Experienced Data Privacy & Cybersecurity consultants being recruited for in our NYC office. Good WLB and hybrid work offered. DM to discuss potential referral 💪

Thinking of switching employers. Do you think bigger retail stores (the ones that have several locations) are easier or harder to work at than little hole-in-the-wall grocery stores (which is all I've ever done)? It seems like the larger chain stores would have more downtime, but I'm wondering if anyone could give some input.

So here in CA there is a lot of talk about certain jurisdictions doing virtual jury trials. As a firm we won’t agree to it and if push comes to shove we’ll take it up on. Writ. What is everyone else’s opinion?

Partners - absent the paycheck, do you enjoy your job? Regardless of yes/no, did you enjoy the path to getting there? If you didn't, what convinced you to keep going at it?

Does EY help pay for hearing aids? Starting full time this fall and I think I remember reading something about it when I interned but I no longer have access

How does pwc’s wealth builder plan work ?

Can someone recommend affordable health insurance? I left the firm earlier and am expecting a gap of medical coverage until I find a job. Currently not actively seeking either...

Can we use the wellness benefit (500 at 75%) for Garmin GPS watches?

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

Company offers 200% match on the first 3% of 401k contributions, vested immediately. How is that relative to other firms?

EY advisory laptops - do you get to choose a model or is one just randomly assigned to you?

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.

PwC 🐠 - health insurance coverage. What are the deductibles for the high-deductible plans? Still want to use the HSA. Thanks!

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

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.

At KPMG how much is the health insurance cost per paycheck for employee-only coverage?

Question for BAH - are you able to expense taxi/uber for after hour safety from your holiday event to home? I know most companies let you and so does Deloitte. Asking for a Booz friend.

What are benefits like at Accenture?

If I decline health insurance at IBM, do I get a cash payment? I have an offer from another firm that gives me $5k... does IBM give anything?

(Wife has free health insurance via her city job)

Anyone use the Apple Card to buy iPhone on monthly installments and submit Apple statements for the cell reimbursement? Or do we have to buy phone through cell carrier?

When you finally got your CPA license how much has your salary jumped ?

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!

Any insider knowledge of EY modifying the frequent traveler program policy now that most travel will be reduced?

Top benefits at Bank of America?