How many of y’all use LEAPs on ETFs or Mag7 stocks?
Last year I started allocating some of my monthly “dump into VOO” to LEAPs, I’m wondering why I haven’t been doing this for the last decade

Is the GSU price while vesting based on the market rate at the time of vesting or is it fixed based on the stock price during hire date/month?

Personal finance book recommendations?

Y’all I want to thank you for the tax discussion/questions we have in this bowl. I've been applying it to my job and it's helping. 😄 Of course, everything should be taken with a grain of salt.

NJ Personal Income tax question:
My wife and I file a joint return. We were part time residents in 2020z unfortunately, we both filed our joint tax return. My wife sent via paper and I sent electronically. Any idea what happens now? Can't get ahold of anyone.
To make matters worse - NJ doesn't have a paper part time resident return - so you file a resident and non resident separately. Ours net to a refund but the resident one shows a large amount due and the non resident shows a large cont...

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.

Is it possible to secure a decent lease for around 200/month with no more than 1k down? Asking for my parents…

What's a reasonable average amount for basic cost living in LA (housing, food, transport, phone, internet..) for more context : single, would like to live in an independent studio in a nice area.

What’s a good budget for rent if I’m making 138k + 14k sign on in NYC? I’ve got like 10k in student loans and about 5k in credit cards. No other obligations.

Preparing for an MBA towards Fall 2022 or 2023. How much roughly did you have in your savings/assets when you decided to apply for one? Not from finance/tech/consulting, so hard to gauge

Qualified Dividends: I’m expecting $650-$750 qualified dividend in 2021. Salary and base about $250 total. Questions: what tax rate will the qualified dividend be taxed at? The 15% or 20%? Also, since it’s technically a long term gain, do I have to pay an state and local on the income? Been reading for a bit and I can’t seem to find a clear answer. Thanks fishies!

Single and childless but would like kids. High income and maxing out all tax advantaged accounts I can but was thinking of starting a 529 in my own name to be transferred to future kids. If I don’t have kids maybe transfer it to my nephew. Thoughts, pros, cons?

I would like to know how much will be in hand for London onsite from tcs for an IT Analyst.

I am planning to travel with spouse and 3 year old kid. Wondering about savings as well.

Any guidance is appreciated!

anyone invested into Facedrive (FDVRF)?
Recently heard about the company and it looks very interesting... curious to hear your thoughts if you have any!

I recently sign a lease. The apartment will put my security deposit into an interest-bearing account and requires me to fill out a form W9. I will join EY this June and just wondering if this is ok in terms of the independence rule. I guess the apartment will put my deposit in some sort of funds. Anyone with EY has experience? Reading the independence brochure, looks like it does not specify something related to this scenario but just wanted to confirm . TIA!

I’m considering investing into a special purpose vehicle (SVP) that would invest into a first round capital raise for a cannabis saas company...what are some of the key questions I should ask/consider? The company has already received seed capital from a couple big names.

What % of post-tax income do Londoners usually spend on rent?

Offered 6.2k per month post-tax and thinking of spending 2k on base rent, single household. Does that seem reasonable for someone who wants to save and invest?

30 July was special.
Salary credited. Tax debited.
Both were equal.
Ab pura August daal-chawal khaake!

Looking for leaders in inclusive design or general resources. What agencies, designers, books, or general resources or sites do you look to for reference + brands that you’ve seen walk the walk?

When is the salary and salary slips released ?

I have cleared technical interview at @EXL and have also given another round of interview with VP.

Q1. How long does the VP round feedback take normally?
Q2. What are the next rounds/discussion to expect if I clear this round?
Q3. What is the level and salary that I should expect for a BI developer role at 6 years experience?

Anything else that I should keep in mind during the interview process that helps me land better role/salary? TIA.

Hello professionals!
I am a B.tech CSE student and have two offers :-
1) EXL services:- Role( Business analyst Band A2)
6.5 ctc + 1lakh first anniversary bonus.

2) Fractal analytics:- Role(Imagineer :- on trainingit would depend on what technology you'll work in data science) 7.5 ctc + 3 lakh joining bonus.

Please don't ignore this and help me to choose the right decision.
So please if you are from EXL and Fractal or have any idea about these companies please help to make right decision as Fresher

What consulting firms are in Raleigh, NC ? And how is the pay compared to somewhere like Houston or Chicago?

Currently having a hard time finding an entry level help desk job, any tips or recommendations?

Anyone know the cheapest way to subscribe to WSJ? You could redeem airlines miles in the past for a subscription but they stopped that a while ago I think. Thanks in advance!

Done with the East Coast, planning a move to the Bay Area in the next year. What company would be the best to target coming from Comcast?

Transitioning from media agency to anything else... has anyone seen someone do it successfully, happily? And if so where/what did they go to?

Other than FAANG and Spotify, what other companies would you consider going client-side?

I have one query, i received survey mail from ey gds regarding joining date and location preference, so it mean iam selected or any other round happens? Because i give self recorded video interview on 7th feb and i recive survey mail on 7th March which i filled on same day and in joining date there are two options 25 March and 25 April ,wheres i select 25 april but there is no communication after survey mail so what should i do?

Any angel investors interest in a manufacturing training facility in Michigan?

As cops, what would be grounds enough to make a citizen arrest?

Does anyone have a travel credit card they recommend? Any thoughts on Capital one Venture ?
Capital One recently shared with me that I am eligible to upgrade from my Quicksilver card.

I have been offered 14.5 lpa fixed and 1 lac joining bonus for SDET profile? Should I join ? They will deploy me at MasterCard client.

What’s the general comp for EM level at Strategy&? Assuming a Chicago or comparavle COL

Preparing to give notice to my current firm. Accepted an amazing opportunity to lateral at a more prestigious firm (better compensation, lower billables, and shorter commute).
I’m excited to make this jump, but it’s still bittersweet for me because the partners at my current firm are truly amazing and I have learned a lot from them over the past few years and will miss them a lot. Any insight on the best way to have this convo without burning bridges? Thanks!

Any opening for Alteryx developer? In chennai? Pls help out guys

Kicking myself today for not pulling the trigger on the 10 (5/15) ZM put contracts I had typed in on Friday...have spent most of the day frustrated about it, wondering what would have been.

I don’t play with options much, but I happened to buy VERU calls for 2/19 a little while ago and now it’s skyrocketing, it’s up over $1k for me- will it keep going up? Should I just take the profits now and be happy?

BC, any outlook or positions your holding for Jan/Feb timeframe?

Everyone’s so focused on Airbnb and Doordash lol. Nobody’s talking about C3.ai though 👀

Anyone here playing $BGG?

Looking at energy plays that aren’t already sprung out Plug. What are everyone’s thoughts on LAC?

Start raising cash family. Take some profits. 4/14 3:51 est

What’s does “fill the gap” mean??

How do you renegotiate your commission rate on TD Ameritrade and it’s platform ThinkOrSwim? Is this requested online or do you have to call in? Does it have a decent success rate? Im at the original .65.

Love that in true form I chose the 1 red meme stock. 😂💎💎💎

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

BC - do you buy/sell more puts or calls?

My play for next week:
Sell the SPY 200 puts since the market would plummet. Look for opportunities to buy back, probably when the stim bill passes. Would love to hear your thoughts on it

12/2 Thread (BC):

How are we feeling right now? 😫

@Manager1 what’s the JWN play today?

Feeling a large wash out on TSLA is coming. Up on the week on leaked Musk email relating to deliveries. That number came in today at a beat. Bought todays puts when stock at 1208. Looking for 1150. Profit taking is coming. Don’t follow as risk is high.