I'm paying $260 monthly (which is the minimum) on my federal loans and they are at 0%. It's going to take me 12 years to pay them off... should I increase the amount or no because its not bearing interest?

Okay guys give me a list of things to lower my taxable income. Make yearly with wife 200k.

Being lazy here. Anyone know if TD ameritrade has direct feed with EY

PLTR calls? Bad week for them as they fell under ‘meme stocks’ some places. Thinking of $33 for 2/19

Have 20k, what’s a good small business to start with this fund? Serious question here

I'm going to accept an offer that's 150k+🎉 I'm a single filer, no kids. I'll be able to max out: 401k, HSA, but from my understanding, I will not qualify to utilize IRA? Aside from building a 6-month emergency fund (HYSA), what are potential next investment vehicles? I do know I want to start purchasing real estate for cash flow. But what about mega-backdoor Roth IRA? I'll admit, I still need to read more on it.

Just curious what investment vehicles you're using to get to FIRE.

Which one would you prefer b/w local lender v/s establish financial institution when buying a home?
What are the pros and cons of each?

Confused as to how I should be buying more ETH. I have a Trezor, but would like to stake it while also having it be as secure as possible. Any advice?

Real estate Tax question: I have a personal property and investment property in Florida. I am about to pay one off. Should I pay off the investment property or the personal home?

I decided to come home to CA from NYC at the end of April 2020. How should I go about with filing my taxes since my work is technically in NYC and I didn’t change any payroll address. Do I file part-time resident for NY?

My partner and I bought our home back in 2020. We got a good deal, low rate. But we want to move into a more spacious SFH. However, as we all know this market is crazy. Everything we want costs $620k+ and bc of rates it makes our mortgage estimates $3500+. We are currently paying $2k. And it looks we need to sell the house simultaneously as look for a new one or our contingency isn’t as attractive. I know it’s based on personal circumstances. But what would you do? - not move, sell and buy?

Quick question: Can we ask HR to revise pf contribution to minimum which is 1800/month

Has anyone taken up the Personal Capital investment management service that they offer?

They say they will manage my 401k but to do that they will require my credentials that I use to log into fidelity. Is that normal? Has anyone here done that before? Any feedback or experiences of using them?

Hi Fishes!

My cousin has moved to another company from DXC technologies.
In DXC, PF amount is not credited in to EPFO directly.
We have UAN and it looks like not activated.
How can we transfer PF amount from DXC to EPFO portal?
There is no relevant response from DXC till date.

Best SPG property to stay in London?

Anyone know when Ch. 7 BKs must close by? Is this changed by when there are adversary proceedings (alleged fraudulent transfers made to a bank for CC payments)? Asking for my friend who is unfortunately involved bc of his parents, who are the debtors (he isn’t a defendant or a debtor in this, but the payments were made to a CC in his name—a CC he didnt know was opened in his name).

Its in Texas, and the initial BK filing was made about 23 months ago. TIA!

Max out 401k before contributing to taxable brokerage? Roth IRA is already maxed out.

I legit didn't know Scorcese and Jonah Hill were such good friends.

Hello Everyone,
I am a teacher transitioning into tech. I would like to work as a consultant or analyst in program management, customer success, or project management. Can anyone offer a referral? I am open to startup or big tech. I looking to work immediately. Open to any recommendations ❤️

Those who moved or are considering moving from a Big 4’s Cybersecurity practice to Industry, what roles/teams did/would you move into?

Moving to San Diego from Santa Barbara. Looking to be relatively central so I can meet people, go out for drinks or other fun active activities (I'm a runner) What are your thoughts on the vibes in Banker's Hill vs. Point Loma (liberty station) vs Little Italy vs North Park? Is there somewhere else I should be considering?

Thank you all for existing on Fishbowl and for being such a supportive community. It’s been a difficult year, but at the end of the day, I’m glad to have people to commiserate/celebrate with ❤️🙂❤️

Would like some opinions about how likely it is to make product analytics self serve by PMs? Anybody have success here? Or is it hopeless to think that product managers can pull their own data, look at their own dashboards, and do basic data tasks themselves?

Why is education deemed more valuable on a pay scale than experience? Employers will pay someone with a degree and no experience a greater salary, than someone who has exhibited the experience. Understanding that the degreed person committed to school and finished, yet that doesn't diminish what the not degreed has committed to and accomplished in their careers. This has to stop!

Hi , anyone working in Capgemini noida office,please help!!
I recieved my offer letter and the adress mentioned says sector 139,140 &142 at which i have to report on my DoJ.
So please if you can confirm what is the exact location/ sector of the office and what is the nearby localities i should find a PG/ Flat to stay, as i have to move from my home town for first time.please guide.Thanks in advance.

What other careers do you catch yourself daydreaming about? I, for one, would have loved acting as I loved theater throughout my life but alas fate had other plans. What's yours?

I’m F traveling to Delhi for the first time with another F friend. I would like to tour Delhi and Agra over 3 days. Looking for personalized services as I’m interested in visiting specific spots in Delhi. Appreciate any tour services recommendations. (Safety is our biggest concern.)

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

It is from Kevin O’Leary’s fund.

Any IPS Advisory folks here ?

Anyone willing to refer to Abbvie?
Please dm me.

What's the biggest stereotype about the marketing industry?

Overall, do male or female agents seem to get more work in the real estate sector... and why do you think this is?

Damn LIBOR rate up again...

If you didn't have to pay off any more of your student loans what would you use the money for instead? I'm stuck between something impractical like a trip somewhere or something I need like a new car lol

Can grad students get $20k forgiven if they got Pell in undergrad but outstaning loans are only for grad school?

Are you doing what you thought you would be when you took out your student loans? If so, do you feel like taking out your loans was worth it?

Curious to know how much your student loans were when you graduated from your program, how much you’ve paid off so far, and your age. If you have any varying factors too, like kids, income range, etc. Just trying to see if I’m on track or slacking in life. I am 34 yo, i graduated with 95k in student loans, i currently have 85k left and i make 85k in come. I’m also a single mom with two kids. Just praying for 100% student loans forgiveness. Wishful thinking???

If you could go back in time what would you tell yourself before taking out student loans?

In a perfect world how much would you want to make a year to both pay off your loans and live a good life? I think I'd need to make upwards of $200k to pay off my loans, take care of my family and live a fulfilling life.