I'm a senior and started out over a year ago. What would be some good low risk investment options? Have about $15k to invest. Open to investing in India or in the US too. (No crypto pls)

Is an IPO in anyone’s FIRE strategy? Maybe this is specific to the Bay Area, but it doesn’t seem that unrealistic to negotiate enough equity to make $1.5 mill off an IPO. Or maybe I’m dreaming 😂

Diversification is the key. My portfolio includes a bit of most of these.

1. Debt/Liquid mutual funds (direct)
2. Gold
3. REIT (fractional ownership and distribution)
4. Equity mutual funds (ELSS, direct)
5. Direct equity (India)
6. US stocks and ETFs (tech & genomics)
7. Crypto currency (interest deposits)

What is the point of a savings account if year-over-year inflation exceeds the APY rate?

Put all your money in crypto. It’s done going down.

Are you going to invest in Navi's Index fund ?

First time investor in the US. Any suggestions on books / blogs to read to get smart. Where do people typically invest given all the client related policies in place for consulting firms?

from logistic perspective..how are you guys transferring/moving your money from your US bank account? wire transfer? write yourself a check? idk about check, but cashing in $50k might raise a flag.

Hello folks, My ctc is current at 6.2lpa and I would like to cut down my taxes. Any suggestions on where to invest for tax savings? Also is FD a best plan for investment with lock in period od 4 yrs for tax saving bills?

Is anyone nervous about the whole Russia situation and how that may affect the market if an actual invasion takes place? Do you think it makes sense to take out investments just until things settle down, or even assuming the fed will increase interest rates? Thoughts?

Has anybody invested on affordable housing in Gurgaon, India? Or got any insight for a first time investor.

From stocks to crypto to NFT, which is the next big investment opportunity where we could be the early movers (investors) and make great returns? Love to hear them.

Any recommendations on credit cards with lounge access? Currently have the Chase Sapphire Reserve which has Priority Pass, but have been turned away from lounges not accepting PP at peak times

Best place to find blockchain savvy angel investors?

I told myself I wasn’t going to do it. Re-assured myself I wasn’t going to do it. Told myself you’d know what would happen and still ended up gambling away a bunch of money I know I couldn’t blow. I don’t understand.

Is 94K GBP a good salary for 10 years experienced in the UK ? Can I live with my family with this package in London and save some money ?

What is personal independence??
Why Pwc asked me to fill all investment details for me and my dependant.
Can anyone please help me on this ??

@pwc

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!

Good recommendations for realtors in LP/OT area? Apartment rentals. Thank you!

Anyone else have experience leading product managers across multiple groups who don't have much to do with each other? Or leading a group whose teams don't really make sense as a group? Feels like a lot of context switching on my end all the time, which sucks up my energy to go deep with leading each of my product managers. How did you deal?

On heels of BHM closing and WHM upon us, what heritage celebrations have y’all seen in your offices that have been ‘successful’—which is to say, feels genuine and is not pandering to the people?

When is a H1B eligible to initiate H4 ? Also what's the suggested time (when) for such initiation? Please help

IQVIA - 33.5 lacs Fixed, 1.5 lacs Joining Bonus, 4.8 lacs Variable
CGI - 34 Lacs Fixed, 1.12 Lacs worth Stock options, 2Lacs Joining Bonus(will be deployed to work for Shell Client)
Siemens Healthineers - Awaiting offer, not willing to match above offers, maximum they can offer 33L as fixed and 2 Lacs Joining Bonus.

which one to choose?

YOE - 13 Years Skill Set: Agile, Scrum

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Welcome to the bowl, Please keep your posts focused towards Mastercard and tone as positive as possible.

Cheers 🍻

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Hi Fishes ,

I'm working as a contractor VLSI Physical design engineer, I'd need a referral to get into the core industry... it will be of great help if someone could refer.
Thanks 😊

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