Hi. I want to start planning for FIRE but don't know where to start. What are the calculations I need to consider or what are the steps to begin with? Thank you in advance for all your advice!

Currently an analyst-level consultant working with a client that has an investment banking division. Since I have access to internal systems, could I reach out to bankers for networking from within using those systems? Or would that be too aggressive? lol

Lauren May and Nicole Wright - Ogilvy

Hi I have got E2.2 band
What is the difference between E2 , E2.1 , E2.2 etc

Has anyone gotten to the point where it is physically painful to try and concentrate? Not sure what to do at this point; had Ritalin for a bit, but I adjusted in like 10 days before the benefits went away. Now I’m scared I’ll just keep getting worse

Can anyone refer me for Accenture strategy management consultant role ?

Been away from SF for 8 months. How is SF now?

Any crossfitters in here ? Glassman 🤦‍♂️

Tired- Bitcoin Lambos. Wired- Bitcoin Teslas

Hi Fishes,
How much is the variable pay in Accenture Strategy-CN vertical at management consultant level?
Also, please provide info. on WLB and kind of projects in Industrial vertical

Do cisco provides external monitors on desk while working from office?

I am 39 F. Based in US. Looking for a person over age 39 and living in US - any state. If you are looking for a match let's connect.

How do I tell my manager that I cannot attend a meeting today so that I can attend a safe room discussion that WPP is hosting in response to current events? I also want to suggest they attend as well but i don’t wanna do “too much”

Have a really good relationship with current company, but got an amazing offer and very likely gonna leave (signed the offer, waiting for all the background checks to come back). How do you tell your boss you are leaving the company (if boss is not a dick lol) and not ruin relationship?

Discuss the digital dollar. This is accelerating faster than I thought it would.

Did any of you struggle with being ‘cooped up’ while studying for the exam? I’m ready to say f it to public and the CPA because I’m sick of having no life

Need to move to another location, and breaking of the apartment rent agreement is so outrageously expensive. What’s the best way to find someone to sublease /signs the lease in my place in Chi cont

How does your agency use data? Is it only used for tracking and reporting? Is it used for setting strategy and informing creative? For business consulting? Thanks!

The unending cycle is for real. Reached my LeanFIRE number 2 months ago, yet I don’t feel satisfied. Still reaching for the stars… when will this human desire end?

I contribute 10% of my paycheck to my employee share purchase plan. Is this smart to do given the tax repercussions behind it? Is it smarter to invest less in that and more in my Roth or 401k?

Have 50k in a checking account at a local bank getting no returns. I like having liquid assets since I support currently myself & girlfriend and any unexpected expenses my mother & younger brother have. Any advice how to calculate what I should keep on reserve vs. invest + learn about consequences of pulling investments early (more tax, fees, etc.). I feel like the inability to access funds when my family needs it has been the reason I haven’t invested outside of 401k and have this cash reserve

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

What is your socioeconomic background and how much NW do you consider “enough” to be able to live comfortably?

I'm a young professional finishing my first year of my career. Last month I opened a brokerage account & invested $4000 in the stock market. I'm planning to invest at at least $2000/month every month now with the goal of creating a passive income stream. Do any of you have experience with a dividend growth strategy? How did you get started?

I’ve been reading a lot of FIRE books lately and want somewhere to discuss. What are the biggest takeaways from your FIRE journey/ research?

Any good ideas to keep your day job and start a business that allows for enough freedom to take taxable income from 350k to 0?

im 27 and could possibly retire if I kept my spending low. However you never know what’s going to happen, do you? How do you deal with the uncertainty?

First time investor in the US. Any suggestions on books / blogs to read to get smart. Where do people typically invest given all the client related policies in place for consulting firms?

FIRE - What is your total net worth so far? What's your profile?

Still using Ally Bank savings account, but the APY had dropped to .60%. Time to move. Any recs on personal savings account? This is my emergency “savings”

I consolidated grad loans in ‘15, kept federal separate from private (w SoFi @6.75%). Can I refinance w SoFi or w Earnest? Should I combine the federal and lose the protections for better %?

Should I lump sum $150k into the market or DCA? Just looking to grow the money, no other short term plans.

Are we on recession? My portfolio is super down - low cost ETF investor here

Is there an app where I can see all the list of credit cards and the balance I owe, where the app doesn’t force me to enter bank log in details like mint

Today I am 28! Any advice you wish you had at my age?

Can someone help me with this? I had a low utilization since pandemic, I.e., ~sub 5%, but never missed any payments. Would credit score be impacted if only one line of credit with a low utilization?

Too few accounts currently paid as agreed
FICO®

Scores consider the number of accounts that are paid as agreed. Your score was impacted because the number of these accounts is too low, or because you've missed payments recently on some of your accounts.

Currently 23yo with $65k in cash and $14k in student loan debt. Not sure what the best course of action is. What would you do?