How common is it to use Kroll's cost of capital navigator? If you don't use it, what do you use to form your CAPM/WACC build up assumptions

This is a post to reach out to Indian professionals working in US. How do you feel about investments in India vs Investments in the United States, all inclusive - real estates and stocks ETFs
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At what income level should one be comfortable to spend 2400/mo on rent in HCOL? Assuming single, no kids, no debt or major expenses.

Are you a “Prodigious Accumulator of Wealth”?

N = 10% x (Your Age) x (Your Salary)

If your net worth is 0.5N or less then you are an under accumulator; around 1.0N then you average; 2.0N or greater then you are prodigious.

This is the millionaire next door formula.

Airbnb is going to go public pretty soon. Are you going to pick up this stock?

What’s a good target annual earning % for interest and dividends relative to portfolio size? I am new to investing and am generally just invested in the SP500 and total stock market via index funds

BakerTilly people, what application do you use to prepare your financial statements? Do you use word/excel?

Lessons that I learned in past weeks: 1) be careful with out of money options as they don’t have intrinsic value 2) don’t make rash decision based on blindly following others 3) cut loss and ego

Anyone investing in index annuities? Can someone explain why this is beneficial?

I’m saving up for a first home (3-5 yrs out, 30k saved) and looking for insights on safe amount to spend. HHI 300k (very recently doubled), 30k student debt, children in next few years, 29yo. We enjoy spending on vacations and hobbies so lower fixed costs, and interested in FI. Trying to figure out a balance between getting a dream home but setting up a secure future. We live in NE so housing and tax is high and stressed by the sticker. Any insights would be appreciated

Can I receive rent on H1? How can that be accounted towards the end of the FY?

I make $101K base salary as a Consultant/Specialist at Accenture Federal in Washington, DC. My husband is a teacher making $55K. We’re getting by with our mortgage and regular student loan payments, but it’s not enough to do much else. We also want to start a family in a few years. What move could I make to hit $150K base? So many of you are making unbelievable amounts… I don’t know how to keep up.

Bought some litecoins on Coinbase - how long does it take for transaction to go through and owning the coins?

Recently moved to Denver, and may be sticking around for good. Planning on buying in the next year or so, and some of the suburbs off 25 and south of 470 have caught my wive’s eye. Thoughts on Douglas county (or specifically castle pines, Parker)?
We’re a mid-30s couple, with a 4 y/o, so for priorities: schools, (hopeful) resale value, and activities for our daughter and family as a whole. Any advice or alternatives would be appreciated!!

Folks making more than £100K: How do you deal with the 60% effective tax rate on the 100-125K bracket? (HMRC gradually reduces your £12,750 personal tax-free allowance to £0.)

This is the first time it is happening to me. With one month to go until the end of the tax year, I'm thinking of making a one-off extra pension contribution next payroll.

Any other effective strategies with only one month to go?

Does 125k in Bonvoy points get you much?

What's a social security card/number , is it something like pension ?

Does anyone have any book recommendations for information on buying a house?

Haha Merrill just reduced the pc payout grid by 3% for advisor below $2m in production

What are some of the things to keep in mind when leasing a new car? What are some add-on that can be negotiated on?

Anybody having experience good/bad about investing through Wint Wealth? Seems like a good way to diversify the liquid portion of the portfolio......if I am greedy this looks better than those liquid funds and a 100% safer than those too.
Also what independence disclosures will apply after the NSDL being made mandatory brokerage account....for Wint Wealth related investments

What’s the base salary for an AD at Merck (NJ)? Does WLB exist or is that a pipe dream?

Companies hiring remote, experienced CL account managers with salaries of at least 90k. GO!!!

Europe!
What is reasonable salary growth coefficient when going from FTE to consultant?
My current reasoning is 2x as
* We get 100% parental leave for 6 months in current company
* Risk mitigation

I have never been a consultant before, what other factors should one consider?

What should be the average pay for a senior product manager in a series A startup?

How does a sole engineer at a company go about getting management to actually care how production machines run? I’m the only mechanical engineer at my company dealing with a half dozen cranky production managers who think that I can “work my magic” on a machine. It’s not magic, just ignorance about the machine actually works. How to I get a manager to stop caring about the end product long enough for me to actually teach them about their own machine?

Does Oracle Cover Dental Insurance? What's the coverage and limits?

Hello all

Could you please let me know the insurance coverage in Lti.

Would like to know coverage per person and is there option for floater against complete family.

Thanks in advance

Any one working in Emirates NBD in tech roles?

What are some of your favorite science podcasts to listen to?

Is it normal or ideal to continue working on a deal in your last week at the firm?

How do you manage the constant school cancellations? Do I need a nanny in addition to daycare?

I’m a firm believer that a manager should develop a positive relationship with employees, but I don’t want that to be an invitation to disrespect my authority. How do you know where to draw the line to make this distinction clear?

How much should I expect as a L4 CSA at Microsoft, living in Texas? Want to know if I’m being made a fair offer.

Kab tak aayega yaar yeh appraisal

Anyone working in Searce Cosourcing. How in the work culture and overall company as whole?
@searce

Is anyone interested in subleasing a 2bd/br apartment (unfurnished) in South Austin May-August? It’s right next to Lady bird lake, pet/handicap friendly. $1903 a month.

Best school districts? I looked online but have seen mixed reviews

Hi Can any one refer me paypal Finance controllership@ Paypal