I was so focused on the down payment, I completely forgot about property taxes! Turns out they're huge here. Is there a way to figure this out before putting in an offer?

How do you effectively plan for retirement?

Once you get promoted to manager, what stocks and commodities are you prohibited from buying for independence purposes? Does this apply if you are in tax as well?

I’m 36 and I recently reached a net worth of 1 million dollars. I thought I was doing good but then I see other people with several millions and can’t help but wonder how they got there.
I feel I’m doing everything I’m supposed to (I save, I invest, I max out my 401k, IRA, etc...).

What can I do to upgrade my game and reach those higher numbers?

What would you say is the minimum amount of money that your household would have to make before considering to have two babies?

I recently was let go (in lieu of accepting my two weeks) and I should have received my March expense check by the end of April per the employment agreement (submitted the report April 1, let go before mid April). I have emailed HR but haven't heard anything. I've got a feeling someone at the top is putting a hold on it.

How do I get my money from them? It's a few hundred dollars

Sorry if this isn't the right bowl for this question - I've checked a few.

Anyone have experience with Donut app? And their 4% APY? Had any issues pulling money back out? Whats the risk here?

Joining D soon as manager. Can we use Interactivebroker for stock trading?

Upload button in etax is not working for me. I am not able to upload any tax proofs because of the same. Anyone else facing the same issue?

What does anyone know of real estate in Web3? I keep hearing about it but it feels so foreign that I wouldn't know where to begin.

Desi 🐟 fam - What apps are you using to make payments in India using US credit card?!
I use Wise for money transfers and other payments using debit card but i want to pay with my credit card and wondering if there's an option for that

Realized my savings account interest rate is now higher than my mortgage rate. No way I pay that off early. Eat your heart out Dave.

Hello fishes, will be really insightful to understand cost of living in Doha for a single person. Rent + food and other expenses manageable at 8-10k QAR/ month?

I’m really discouraged. My after tax / after 401k contributions etc. take home pay is $6,500 monthly. I have $60,000 in savings / stocks for a down payment but even looking at a $550,000 home, my monthly payment would be about $3,400 from the calculators I’ve been using. Is that too high?

So discouraged that houses where I live are about 50% higher than what they were 2 years ago, and now interest rates are around 5.25% for my credit score. This is like a 1750 sq foot home

How much is 2k a month for a house payment? What size loan would I be able to get?

What do you wish you knew before you began the home buying process for the first time? What would change if you could go back to the beginning of the process?

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I'm being interviewed for Senior Analyst in hsbc. Can anyone help me with the tax saving options available with HSBC? Like self education, communication, meal vouchers etc.

What price per sq foot to investors start buying in the north ATX home? My home is on the market and not moving. Trying to understand at what price point does it become attractive to investors

Anyone pull their 401k under Cares?

Have about 5k to invest - should I do FXAIX or FSKAX?

I have 2.5 year experience in dot net technology. Now I am looking for change. My current ctc is 6lpa. how to prepare for dot net interview. Can anyone pls guide me Tata Consultancy Accenture India Capgemini Cognizant Mindtree GlobalLogic Nagarro . Thanks in advance

If you guys are going to happy hour and see these kicks it's your boy

36 F Black NYC Divorced, 1 tween. anyone want to get to know one another better?

Could anyone shine some light on how to go from consulting to the investment side of PE?

Bhai log kaisa hai Accenture? Got level 10, security family group hai. Bata do jara doston thoda ghana jo bhi pata hai, dua dunga.

How is the job security in Accenture?

Hello all,

Can we switch internally within Accenture India?
Currently I'm working with Accenture operations and I wish to move to Accenture Strategy and Consulting. Please let me know the procedure if anyone is aware of it.

Thanks!

For attorneys who have transitioned to corporate development/business development, was it worth it? I’ve heard CD involves a lot of process work and I’m not sure if I’m glamorizing the field compared to my (relatively technically challenging) field of law

Leo loses Allstate to Droga. I know this was a long time coming, but it’s yet another big loss for Chicago.

Does CGI send rejection mail?

How does anyone keep time well for prayer and meditation while fully giving yourself to family and work in this economy?

One can imagine work here as meant in the maximum of work vs life here.

I know people who are constantly crashing and that’s without the set time for prayer. And despite hearts or gold, obvious piety and a high work ethic.

Does your school allow you to send out a supply list? I have to buy all the student supplies for my SPED classroom.

Should Dropbox be used as the main file system for a busy Litigation office? Help me prove that it shouldn’t and suggest a software that your firm uses.

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

If I max out my 401k before the end of the year, I am still eligible for employer matching?

Scrum Master with 3 YOE, 1yr in agile. Technical background. Secret clearance and working in Federal. Two in demand certs (SAFe SSM & SGP). Currently making 103.5k in DC. Realistically what is the highest I can negotiate for at competing firms?

What is the most difficult part of buying a home for the first time?

Hi all! First post here: my husband and I are thinking of getting solar panels and battery storage but have some sticker shock (would require a sizable loan). Anyone in a similar boat and how has the experience been?

Any recommendations for buying agents in Massachusetts?

My partner bought a new truck earlier this month. We’re hoping to joint-purchase our first home next spring. Is there a “best” time to get pre-approved for a mortgage? When should we start the home buying process?

So far we’ve kept our head in the realtor apps to see what the market is doing.

Rent just went up, pressure is on!

Looking to buy my first house- Would it be a bit of a stretch to buy a house with a mortgage of 2.7k when I take in 3.4k bi weekly?

Anyone here willing to connect/talk about buying a house in Toronto. Would really appreciate it. I am just overwhelmed thinking about it and not taking any action.

Is buying fancy condos with high HOA(>$1k) worth it?

I went from making $70k the last 7 years to now started a new job a month ago making $130k plus $10k bonus every year, and $60k in RSUs. I have $70k in my 401k and around $50k in savings. Want to get out of the Silicon Valley which has been home my whole life and buy in TX or AZ a ~$400k house. I have about $20k in student loans which my dad has offered to pay (wants to make up for never supporting me) but I’m waiting to see what Biden decides for student loans. Is this feasible? Credit is ~615

Buying our first home and from a friend, we are both not using realtor. How do you got about doing this, does some have a playbook I can use?

Please suggest popular areas for 2BHK affordable rent in Toronto. Both my husband and I work from home and have recently moved here. Have stayed in basement accommodation for over 6months. Would like to have a slightly bigger place.
Any recommendations please. Thank you!

Buying new home first time in Austin, what you recommend to do 10% down payment or 20%. If I do 20% then saving around 60k in a year. Considering inflation is coming and house prices is going down day by day.

Anyone with experience in the short term rental space willing to connect?

I was in the market for a first time home in New York but the market and rates got too out of hand. Recently pivoted to a few out of state options for an STR and would love to learn from someone who's set one up.

Thanks!

Plan is to purchase some time after 2 years or so. Primarily to save up for a larger down payment.

Here’s my plan of attack:
- $30K saved right now ($20K in IBonds and $10K cash)
- $90K saved by July 2023
-$130K saved by 2023 and target a $800K home

Location: Suburbs of Boston, MA

What are people doing in terms of stashing money away for your first house? I want to buy within the next 3 years and I'm looking for any type of budget tips, credit card recommendations, safe and solid bank loans, or whatever you did that worked. Thanks!

For anyone in this bowl. How crucial is it for you to have a formal dining room separated from the kitchen? My son and daughter-in-law are buying a house for their future family and I'm trying to convince them a formal dining room looks better and makes things less chaotic in the kitchen, especially with kids. Am I out of touch? Or is it still important?

Looking to purchase my first home…yes at 47 years old…single family for me and my 4 daughters. Need a good mortgage with a low interest and a good program for teachers. In Northern California

Has anyone dealt with financing a non-warrantable condo? About to drop out of the deal because I can’t find a lender. My finances are fully in order, issue is the building.