If you have a regular office in an office building but also do work at your home on a regular basis (no clients coming to home), can you use the home office deduction when you do your taxes?

How did you get started in your career as an FA? I work in the home office and have been an assistant to an FA before. I have a network, I have ambition, I have credibility and connections at my firm..

Quick poll time. How old are you and how much debt do you have? Credit cards, student loans, vehicle loans, mortgage loans, etc., etc.?

I'm 31
$8k in debt (All credit card. No mortgage currently, but looking to buy. Car and student loans are paid off.)

In an attempt to be healthier, I built a permanent standing desk. Now, once every couple hours my Apple Watch reminds me “it’s time to stand up” and I feel superior to all those chair sitters out there.

How diligent is Mintz background check. When it comes to education? My references, credit, criminal and work experiences will check out. However said I already graduated school when I am in reality a month away from graduating. The company sent over the contract and start date at the same time as the background check.

What is your favorite part about being a realtor?

Incoming MBA, I have my tuition paid for and rent covered (I will be an RA). So the only thing I need to pay for is food and entertainment. Do you think 20k is enough to last me through the 2 years? I will make a little money interning in the summer, so that would be a safety valve if I blow through the 20k.

Or… should I take a small loan?

New investor here, should I sell my one singular Tesla stock(114% return) and look at some smaller stocks?

Mgni I was jealous since I sold out at 32 after 100p returns. Now I’m happy I didn’t lose the extra, but the rest of my portfolio.. oh boy

Considering adding a REIT index to my lazy portfolio allocation for my 401K and Roth Accounts. Thoughts?

Any thoughts on I bonds? Some recommended them. Pros, Cons ?

Adverse selection is a huge issue in trading. You never have perfect information and your decision won’t be perfect for the outcome. This usually means you’re too small in winners and too large in losers.

As markets crash we’re seeing something similar. People are ignoring bad outcomes when they should be working that much harder to protect previous gains and find new ideas. Lower traffic in this thread is a symptom of this phenomenon. Don’t quit just as the value of incremental effort ramps.

All of my alts (XRP, XLM, TRX) are 🚀.... makes me very happy but very uncomfortable. Anyone else taking profits, or just hodling?

Looking to set up monthly automatic buys into the following:

VTI -40%
VOO - 30%
QQQ - 20%
VWO - 10%

Would be longterm holds. Is there too much overlap here?

Relatively new to this so any suggestions for alternatives or different percentage allocations would be a huge help

Is it mandatory to submit previous employment declaration while submitting Income tax declaration. Or we can just skip this. Since this is my 2 nd company not aware of this much. What happens at the end of financial year if we don't declare previous employment declaration. Seniors kindly help🙏

Anyone that is WFH but rents a small office space to work from?

I don't want to have to go to an office with coworkers, but I do feel like I'd be more productive getting out of home office a couple of days per week.

Feel the same?

What are some non tech stocks people are buying right now for the long term hold?

Well, its a good thing I sold ARKF when it was $55 last year

If I leave big law for ADA will I get canceled?

Hi fishes,

I have passed first round of interview with aws.

Now they are asking me to schedule next round of 4 hrs long interview.
My question is what to expect in this 4 hr round interview what kind of questions will be thrown on my way.

Any help will be appreciated.
Thank you.

What are careers where you can become wealthy ($10M+) over a 10-15 yr period? Consulting and banking don’t seem to be worth the hrs in the long run if money is the big goal

Anyone on bench in AMM AMI.

Next year I am going to complete EMBA from KREA University in Operation, Having 9yr experience in Accounts, IR&Admin in one of leading Construction MNC, my current CTC 9 LPA, How much salary can I expect if I want to join other organisation ?

How long can you go without having anything to do before you get laid off?

SO I have been dating for couple months doesn’t have friends and wants to hang out all the time, is this a red flag?

If I pay for Becker now out of pocket with I get reimbursed at any PA firm I start at? Sucks not having an FT offer lined up.

What should I do in LA tonight? Staying around west LA.

Is anyone a member of Chief? Do you recommend?

How is IBM for Full Stack Java developer role?

I just got promoted at A.con level and when my manager asked me salary expectations I told very less pay wherein as per industry standards it is quite high. Would I get salary as per industry standards or as what I expected?

What is your 5 year plan?

Does tobacco-scent candle truly contains tobbaco?

Are there any CDs working on Post Mates, Grub hub or Door dash. I just wrote out a whole campaign for fun. Print, commercials, activations, etc. Would love to pitch it.

Hi fishes need likes to open dms.
Please help.

Hi fishes.

I recently completed my MBA from a good institute and am currently a CFA L2 candidate. I have approx 2.5 yrs of workex and am interested in roles like FP&A, Financial Modelling, portfolio/risk management, valuations, or fixed income. Would appreciate a referral for an IB or Management Consultancy.

I need some good career-development or finance-related books, anyone got any recs?

LLP. 2 partners with a single employee. What could my client (one of the partners) do in the way of a retirement plan? 2nd partner may or may not “be in."

I already am a CFP, now thinking about getting the RICP. Who has it? What's the study time required?

What are some good marketing seminar techniques to use? What are good things to add in a marketing campaign to get new clients to attend?

Long drive tomorrow. Does anyone know of any on demand CFP continue education courses out there? I’d love to knock out 15 hrs of CE on this drive, if able. 🤦‍♂️🔫🤢

Best books you read this year that aren’t about sales, marketing or prospecting?

There are advisors who present themselves as a financial planner first and investment manager second. Which one are you?

What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought? How much did it cost you?

Trying to build my book and I’m making good connections but not finding any immediate opportunities. Do you cold call or rely on referrals to build your pipeline?

Titles that my new client puts on the business card after his name: MBA, AWS, CDMP, PMP, ITIL, CSSGB, ACP, RMP

Client had a privately held REIT in IRA. Trying to transfer to IRA I manage to diversify. I need some help. Continued...

Anyone have success/experience/stories to share getting someone with mild bipolar disorder insured at a decent rating? Which type of policy, how old was the applicant etc.?

Any tips for better public speaking? Got to lead an important meeting with high profile people. Feedback was good, but needed improvement. Insecurity/shyness played a role.

For you introverts who aren't fond of socializing or "hanging out". Do you just dislike socializing at work or just dislike it in general? In my case it's the latter. How about you guys?

How do you handle people in your life who try to discourage you from working so much or don’t understand your ambition? I’m thinking about just cutting off a lot of people.

I’m confused by the CFP education requirement. Do I need to complete other designations before I can sit for the CFP exam? Such as CLU and ChFC?

What are some of your “schooling the client” moments?

I graduated college 2 years ago and started working on RIA in FL as a Research Analyst. During this period I got my series 65 and brought to the company two clients (total assets of $3M). This being said, I am not very happy with my compensation. I know I am just starting my career, and that I need patience. I will like to get other people insight on how can I grow and earn more $$
Should I get a Masters in Finance?
Should I start looking for a job in a BD instead if RIA?

Have a client w over a million in IRAs and NQ account. Invested in a combo of ETFs and dividend paying stocks. Now bitching abt performance. Should I stick to my strategy or offer alt to placate him?

Question for my 401k focused advisors out there--what programs are you using that is instrumental to your 401k practice that you simply can't do without? I'm being pitched on Envestnet & im not sold.