How do you all plan for retirement while in the Middle East (especially for European folks)? Did you sign up for your home country retirement plan while abroad ? (My home country offers it but at a very high cost)

Why does everyone hate indexed annuities? Who would turn down the potential of 12% annual returns with a guarantee that they can't lose any money, all for free and even a bonus?

Crying for my RSUs….started at my company about 6 months ago and got some RSUs split over 3 years. Turns out the stock price at time of my hiring (which is what was used to calculate the number of shares over the three years) was the highest it’s ever been. Stock price has been cut in half since then, along with my RSU value. 😭 how do I cope?

I have the opportunity to buy a new build in ATX for 310k at 5.625% 30 year. Should I buy it? I can either:
1) rent it out
2) sell it

It's not my primary and I don't need it to live in. The news about a housing market crash is worrying me. Any advice?

Cross posted: Has anyone ever heard of this type of real estate private equity fund structure:

-One LLC, so only one PPM
-Multiple investors that can be onboarded anytime
-Multiple investments that investors can determine whether or not they want to invest in
-One K-1 per investor based on their investments and income
-Ability for the Sponsor/Fund to invest directly, indirectly and in equity, debt, Pref, etc.
To me this seems extremely cumbersome and would require multiple classes of (cont’d)

Recently closed on a purchase between a land owner group and a NY based builder for 500 lots of of Florida.

We have similar buyers lined and looking for land owners leads.

Any real estate agent/attorneys with leads for land owners and/or builders please feel free to DM.

Does anyone have any YouTube suggestions to learn the details of option trading? Or a good resource to learn about them? Apologies if this is out there...I couldn’t seem to find any threads on this

Thinking about purchasing a property in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Anyone done this? Looking to learn more about the pros/cons of international / Caribbean property ownership.

How many credit cards should I have open to build up a solid credit score? Mine isn’t bad but I’m hoping to buy my first home in the next couple of years so just looking to make it even better. I have 2 cards open and I thought that was normal until I saw another post on here of some people saying they have anywhere from 10-15. Should I have more accounts?

Why are some people saying that they (regulators or the govt) need to stop GME trading? Isn’t this a free market?

Hi all - I'm on a £100-110k base + bonus at a tier 2 firm. This is in the region where personal allowance for tax starts eroding away..
Wondering what options I have to make this as tax efficient as possible (legally), considering a salary sacrifice pension and student loan.
Also what are you investment recommendations? Stocks and Share ISA? What are the good alternatives?

I’ve seen claims out there “fake it till I make it” when it comes to car buying etc. Curious, what do you constitute as “making it” from an income perspective? I know everyone has their own definition

Hi guys, should I buy lumpsump for coffee can investing or do SIP ? And one more question if you guys can help . At what point let say I hold a coffee can stock when should I exit. I am planning to hold for 10 years but how do I know that this stock is not relevant now or some red flag I should exit .

Anybody know any good financial advisors? My husband and I are broke btw 😂😂😂

Trading stocks. Anyone notice hedgefunds going HAM with energy stock purchases since November 2021? These bank jobs aren’t about doing pivot tables for some bozo. It’s about looking at the data and conveying a message. Financial Forecasting. Try it. The answers to retirement is out there.

Hi everyone! I’m a young professional right out of college getting into investing and personal finance management. Trying to better understand and educate myself on personal finance and investment strategies. Can someone recommend some recourses (books, podcasts, experts to follow, etc.) where it’s clearly explained for beginners? Trying to make sense of 401Ks, Roth IRAs, emergency funds etc.
Like I’m looking for someone like Dave Ramsey but for investment and money management advice.

I haven’t had much luck on fiverr with my gigs. Really eager to start a side gig and have a second source of income. Any suggestions or insight would be great!

Dumb question but anyone know what’s going on with KO in 2021? End of 2020 had stock approaching $60/share but then it crashed below $50 in 2021.

Is this portfolio allocation pretty standard for index funds? What am I missing or not considering?

VUG Large Cap Growth - 20%
VOT Mid Cap Growth - 15%
VBK Small Cap Growth - 15%
VTI Total US - 25%
VXUS Total International - 25%

Can anyone suggest if I can make a rental contract with my parents on a 1rupee stamp duty letter for below 1 lakh? If so, can I directly submit that to income tax department while filing the return for claiming refund or should I be disclosing in Deloitte Portal for last FY 2022. Also, I assume 11 months contract doesn't require to be registered with the govt? Please correct me if this is incorrect. Appreciate your suggestions on the above for tax benefit purpose..!!

What’s the general guidance on the order to maximize retirement contributions for tax benefits for an normal individual and for a self employed/small business owner before moving to taxable accounts or alternate vehicles like cash value life policies?
I’ve seen for individual: match trad 401k->match roth 401k->max roth IRA->max trad IRA->max trad 401k->max roth 401k->max HSA
For self employed: max SEP IRA/solo 401k->max roth IRA->max trad IRA->max HSA

Of course situations differ but in general?

Can anyone help me with the powershell script to fix orphan users in multiple servers at a time.

Can anyone help me get a voucher for PL 300: POWER BI ASSOCIATE?

please help me get to 11 likes to unlock the messaging features. Thanks a ton in advance 😊

Is this portfolio allocation pretty standard for index funds? What am I missing or not considering?

VUG Large Cap Growth - 20%
VOT Mid Cap Growth - 15%
VBK Small Cap Growth - 15%
VTI Total US - 25%
VXUS Total International - 25%

Can anyone suggest if I can make a rental contract with my parents on a 1rupee stamp duty letter for below 1 lakh? If so, can I directly submit that to income tax department while filing the return for claiming refund or should I be disclosing in Deloitte Portal for last FY 2022. Also, I assume 11 months contract doesn't require to be registered with the govt? Please correct me if this is incorrect. Appreciate your suggestions on the above for tax benefit purpose..!!

🐠 who specialize in op model/org design cases — what sort of exit ops are you targeting? Most of the recruiters who reach out to me are for internal consulting gigs, and I am just curious what else there is out there where our skills could be useful.

Are there any agencies that are willing to pay for relocation? Looking to make a move out to WC. I know this is more likely for VP+ so I’m curious which agencies have the flattest PnL

How do you let a director know it’s really not professional to keep re-scheduling the meeting? This is the 4th time a new time is proposed. And it’s one of my pet peeves.

Anyone else in Biglaw real estate finance? Currently a junior at an AmLaw 100. Trying to assess what is a normal workload and set of responsibilities for someone my level.

Really over this job, but company just started my GC application. I hear it takes about 2 years. Is the GC worth the wait? Does the time go by fast? Lol I feel stuck here & just tired. Send help

Has anyone had success claiming for unemployment benefits while on H1B? For data point, I’m in NY and I received a request for documents showing work authorization and sent back EAD, SSN, copy of H1B stamp and I797. Case is still processing.

Does anyone know if ey will PP the I-140?

Any recommendations on law primers that have been updated rather recently?

What kind of roles do you guys recommend for a pharmacist trying to pivot into pharma? Where can you go to see all the different types of roles available? I graduated with my PharmD in 2019 and I did a managed care residency and am now at a healthcare startup so my background is primarily on the health plan/digital health side

I dint feel happy when my bf proposed me for marriage.. i am not able to understand why..he is very nice guy, we have been dating for almost 4 years but honestly, in these 4 years, i never had that butterflies feelings with him never ever. Its just that we are comfortable with each other as a person thats it and we started dating.
Whats wrong with me..i am also not sure if i want marry him..

Is hiring going strong these days in MBB? I will be interviewing soon with Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company

Any ME fish willing to share insights?

What's it like working with BCG in Dubai? Which service lines have the best people and which should be avoided?

Best family friendly places to live in Dubai?

Hi everyone, how is OW in the middle east?

In terms of culture, career progression and projects?

Are their projects more into strategy or how exactly?

Would Middle East offices still hire many people this year or sort of at a hiring freeze? (Think post-mba level)

Anyone who had a tailored 2 piece suit made from Parmar Tailors in Deira. Did you get a price reduction or pay asking? What did you agree?

What are the life sciences opportunities in UAE? I know there’s is a lot of public sector (from KSA) or finance work but is there other life sciences opportunities? Similar to what LEK, ZS, Putnam, Clearview etc all do?

Any Marsh fish willing to refer? I can provide more details in DM. Thanks!!!

What salary can I expect for PWC Consulting (Advisory) in Dubai? Base + Housing Allowance?

I am an incoming Associate at Strategy& Dubai office. I am a bit worried right now and wanted to know whether Strategy& will be honouring the full time offers? Is the firm doing well?

Planning to exit tech firms as a mid to senior level roles. What are some possible sources I can reach out at to make this happen?

How is Marsh & McLennan regarded in the MEA?

Any Porsche fanatics, especially classics, that wanna make friends / start a group in Dubai ?

Looking to make a change from Canada (Toronto) to Dubai. Any thoughts or Big4 Cloud Consulting roles in the ME? Deloitte is generally the global leader. Any thoughts on Digital/Cloud Transformation in MENA?

Hi all, m getting an offer for AED 25k in a big4. Location - Dubai. Is this good enough for a single person and is there a possibility to save 12-14k on this salary post all expenses?

Hi all
I have a kind favor to ask of you, my dad who has 25+ years experience in finance is looking for better opportunities in UAE , requesting your help to kindly assist if you or anyone in your circle are aware of any opportunity. If there is anything please let me know and I will DM you .
Appreciate your help and su

Recommendations for best suits in Dubai? Good quality but not 10k either.

ACN 🐠: how many hours do you average per week and how does that vary by grade? Also, has travel to Riyadh resumed? TIA