I’m a 26F basically starting over, all cities are an option and don’t have a lease holding me back. I’ve always wanted to get into real estate investing and have been tossing around the idea of buying a multi-unit property to rent out and live in. Issues are 1. I don’t have any particular city I’m set on, 2. Because I am sort of starting over those around me keep advising I don’t bite off more then I can chew/tie myself down so quickly. Any advise from those that do have investment properties or

Who bought some Bitcoin on Black Friday?

Day traders, what do you use to trade?

What’s a good, practical tax book to read for someone who knows nothing about taxes? I feel like I should familiarize myself with them but don’t know where to start/find the topic very overwhelming and dense even as a finance attorney. Welcome to other beginning finance book suggestions too! (Already read Kiyosaki and Ramsey)

Abandoning Green Card
Has anybody experience in giving up the LPR status after leaving the US for work and residency in another country/homecountry? I come from a low tax country and wonder whether Uncle Sam will send a final tax bill or penalty fee or even make it difficult/impossible for me to abandon the GC once I will leave the US again. This is crucial for me to apply for the GC.

Has anyone refinanced their student loans on h1b visa? Is common bond the only option?

Does anyone feel like these cryptos and short term real time pump and jump investments come at emotional and psychological cost? Money looks too easy and it gets frustrating when you just sold something that has been stagnant for days and the moment you sell it just skyrockets etc. just curious

Looking to buy a property mid-2021 and need advice on what to do with my savings that I’m building to purchase the property. More info in the comments

Is retail quant trading on a massive rise?

Anyone know good cpas or tax preparers? Mine should be fairly straightforward, but I’ve worked in 3 different states so worried that’s going to complicate things for me

Anyone buying a place during Covid times in Denver? How's it going?

Hi All. Have anyone applied for flexi basket declaration in HCL. Kindly tell me if there is any good tax savings or of no use.

Anyone have a realtor they can recommend that would kick back a portion of their commission on a > $1.5M purchase. Please DM. Thanks!

Noogler question: are approved Amex expenses from concur directly paid by google to Amex? Or I gotta to pay? My expense was approved but has not yet been fully received in my account..

Anyone applying for Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card lately? I saw that they are offering 100k points again, but NO more 15 elite nights?

Does anyone know how to roll options in Fidelity’s app? Recently moved from TDA to fidelity

Building out private investment platform for a growing company. Where can I find example docs of allocation policies, expense policies, etc. in order to create my own? Are there any good resources?

Anyone else into Bank Bonus churning?

The equity market has HFT firms to help with volatility. Crypto needs HFT firms. Tempted to start one

I got rejected for upper management position at Protiviti. Is that a bad thing?

Anyone from Canada? I’m considering moving but I don’t know what the salaries are like.

Texas drivers…honest question. Why, why in tf do people just camp in the left lane? I’m talking doing maybe 5 mph over the limit in the left lane when people want to go faster and they can get over?? I can’t always see around and sometimes on hills I can see that one jackass is holding up a line of cars. What gives???

I am a new joinee to CTS . It's going to be a month now and I haven't received my laptop.

I gave one interview for a project and was selected. They assigned me allocation but haven't reached out to me after that.

I am not sure whom to reach out to for any query and to some people whom reached they don't respond with any answer .

What can I do to get a working project as i don't want to sit idle?

I’m seeing most of the commission only jobs are mainly cold call sales. Is that the industry norm? I’ve only done inside sales salary + commission.

Hello! I just got promoted, but I can’t tell anyone yet bc I have to wait for it to be announced company wide. But I’m so excited, I could burst. So instead, take this anonymous confession and let’s celebrate!

What are your biggest red flags when dating someone new?

Reached theoretical financial freedom (4% of networth covers 120% of my yearly spending)
What should I do?
-Motivation to grind at BCG is not here anymore and honestly the experience here was underwhelming (~1y as a C, lateralled from other firm)
-Still too risky to open own lifestyle business
-Option to exit to industry for a few years at a 9-6 job?
-Option to do some side hustles?

Anything I should consider when making my decision? Any risks I haven't foreseen?

Thanks!

Art Director.
Sr. Art Director.
Art Supervisor.
Group Art Supervisor.
VP, Group Art Supervisor.
VP, Associate Creative Director.
VP, Creative Director.
SVP, Creative Director.
SVP, Group Creative Director.
EVP, Group Creative Director.
EVP, Executive Creative Director.

Seriously: why so many levels? Sounds like a lot of BS… basically should be: Art Director, Creative Director, CCO. Agree?

This is my first job in a large corporate company, and I’m trying to gauge how long it normally takes to move from entry level to another internal position in the insurance industry. I have been applying internally for a year now and I am wondering if this is normal or if my company is just slow? I am a top performer, with great metrics, and I have some wonderful connections I’ve made who support me. I just can’t seem to move up. How long did it take you to move up? How many tries did it take?

Anyone here a GC/assistant GC at a biglaw firm? How are the hours? Who’s hiring?

Whats something that you did as a child through teenage years that you now don't do as an adult?

Example- I used to crumple, but now I fold

Anyone here from Canada, who went through TN Visa process recently with Google, that can share their experience and timeline of getting the visa? I am planning to take some time off to wrap up relocation related stuff and manage notice period as well so it would be good to get some insight on timelines. Would be great if people here who went through the process can share their experience!

What does your spouse think of your job? Do they understand what you do?

How do you/do you ever get over imposter syndrome?

Are Indian companies allowing their employees to work remotely from other countries if they have special visa from that country like digital nomad visa?

When does the bonus/variable payout happens in Natwest?

Anyone have any idea what a senior strategy consultant at HSBC pays? I’ve had a browse through glassdoor but would be good if there’s someone that has received an offer etc to give a more accurate idea. TIA

Got a hefty joining bonus and the taxes trimmed it almost into half. What did I do wrong? Will I get some of it back when I file next year? Also, anything I should do going forward? I don’t have a tax adviser and have been doing it myself so far

For those that regularly put money in your brokerage account - do you max out your 401k and IRA first? Assuming you can’t afford to max 401k, would you prioritize brokerage or 401k (beyond employer match and assuming you do max IRA)?

Should I be putting my $ somewhere else other than my bank account to save for a house?

What’s the smartest allocation (for a late twenties person) of 100K right now, between ETFs, stocks, crypto and bonds? I am mostly in cash right now and feel I’m missing out on investment ops, but also wary of putting money in the wrong place. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Anyone using roofstock? Model seems really interesting. Would love to talk to someone using it.

Long term recommendations for ETFs buying in now? QQQ and VTI? Recommend any of the blue chips?

How do you boost your credit score within a couple of weeks? Very small increase needed.

Had my sapphire preferred for 4 years. Can I downgrade to a freedom today and re-apply for a sapphire after a couple weeks to get a new bonus?

Has anyone made a big bet to try to attempt to retire early? It seems like everyone in this bowl focuses on traditional, conservative investing. Going that route I’m gonna be a wage slave all my life

Thoughts on buying into Wells Fargo now, at their 52 week low basically.. Bank too big to fail of course and their imposed caps on grown expire in a year or 2 I believe with regards to how much $$$ they can lend out or take in...

Robinhood vs Webull?

Does anyone here have multiple BoA cash rewards credit cards to maximize the 5.25% cash back with platinum preferred rewards status?

If I’m right on the cusp of hitting the contribution reductions for a Roth IRA for 2021 (will potentially have a greater than $125k AGI depending on bonus amount, but likely won’t exceed $130k), what should I do? I can fully find the $6k right now to a Roth, fund like $5k and then wait until June when I find out my bonus amount to decide what to do with the rest, or should I just do an IRA->Roth conversion just to be safe?

Any thoughts on the ETF, OGIG (O’Shares Global Internet Giants)?

It is from Kevin O’Leary’s fund.

Investing US 50k per year on a joint income of 170k. This on top of mortgage payments for a 400k penthouse. How does this look?

I moved from NY to CA about halfway through 2020. Do I have to claim half the year in CA in my taxes? It’s a temporary move so hoping I don’t have to (but my drivers license and mailing address are now CA). Any advice is appreciated!

I’m finally hitting a stride (now in my mid-30s) and have some cash to play around with/invest. Any suggestions or recommendations on good, long-term strategies (and/or things I should absolutely be doing) for people not familiar with having a tiny cushion of wealth? Also open to “you should hire a financial advisor, etc..”

I’m living off $47k post-deductions (401k, etc, but not taxes) in a T2 city. What are some good money saving tips and tricks for relatively low income consultants in their early 20s?

Leaving firm and thinking about what to do with my 401k. Any reason not to roll it over to my own IRA vs leaving as is or moving to new company 401k?

Just got in this morning to GME and AMC and it’s been rough but you all are giving me hope to hold on!