In these market conditions, Is it better to keep cash stored in bank accounts or better invested (stocks, crypto or house) ?

People worrying today should read books on trading psychology! Not being patronizing- it will help you in the future, not just for investments but for doing better in life!

I’ve been thinking about getting into real estate investing. Not right now but later down the road. I’ve been trying to save up for a down payment. What are some good resources for a beginner? Blogs, YouTube, books etc I’m not looking for paid courses because I will be learning at a slow pace. Any help will be appreciated.

Hi, I'm new to Dallas. Have been eyeing on rental investment in Dallas. Looking into Zillow, properties in Arlington seem to have good appreciation. Is it good idea to invest in Arlington? What other areas in Dallas can I consider (checked Carrollton, Plano, Coppell, Addison).
Thank you.

Finished Stern interview and think I have a good shot of getting in. Trying to determine if 200k is worth it for an EMBA? The debt scares the shit out of me. Thoughts?

I am considering investing in an early stage startup. I know the founders for many years and are more like family to me. I will be investing $100K with a convertible note. What should be the equity that I should be drawing out? I don’t want to draw just the fair amount so the company is not at a disadvantage when they eventually raise money outside of F&F. They are valued at $5M by a startup accelerator and received $50K as part of being admitted into the program. Contd.

Recommendations for tax filing in Chicago downtown?

Any good articles, notes , YouTube videos about intraday trading for newbie ?

Heard on NPR Mktplc- Larry Fink - Blackrock CEO - 2018 Letter to CEO’s. He wants companies to make a positive contribution to society. How are you shaping investments for greater good? Tips?

Seeing how 401k’s, ira’s etc..are mostly based in stocks. What happens if we have another Great Depression and the stock market crash’s. Even if you have Real estate investments, if ppl can’t pay rent like with Corona, that’s not really helpful. So what are other ways in addition to those mentioned is there to help secure you into old age? 

Recommendations for a good auto lender in NJ area? Looking to buy/lease a car

Will someone please explain to my dumbass how like-kind exchanges for crypto to crypto capital gains under the 2018 tax code works? For example:

Is bank interest riba?

I have been researching into this these days and there is literature that shares how lending worked in pre-Islamic Arabia. When the time to pay back a loan came, the lender would ask "would you pay or will you increase?" And that increase was usually doubling the loan. Subsequently ever year the loan wasn't paid it was doubled from the previous year.

Accenture MDs - if you participate in VEIP, what is your % invest going into CY19? I really want to do the full 30% but as a new MD, but curious to hear others thought process / logic.

I quit my job and am going back to home country. What is the fastest way to transfer $100k from the US to a country in Asia?

Does RSM allow for Megabackdoor contributions?

What steps have you guys taken to generate a second/ passive income?

I would love to come across some ideas and know how it is working out for you.

24 years old. Where should I put my 6K in Roth IRA?

Is it financially irresponsible to buy a home that requires you to divert what you’re currently saving / investing monthly to pay the mortgage?

I’m applying for a PE role and have been given a take home model test where they want me to build a dynamic 3 statement model with up/down/base cases. Is there a template I can find online for this?

Looking to buy a new family car. We have 4 kids and 2 dogs. Our current car is a Sienna but was hoping to get out of a minivan and into an SUV. Any thoughts on the best and biggest SUVs out there?

If I am searching for an external audit position as a senior associate in public accounting particularly in the healthcare industry what is a competitive wage? Currently I am 1 year in as a senior associate at a top 5 firm and making less than 80k. I do not have my CPA yet but working at it. I have 3 exams left to pass.

I'm SVP/strategy for a PR agency. I moved into PR, Healthcare, and Strategic Planning only 3 years ago. An agency recruiter is trying to convince me to move into a GSVP account role, assuring me "at that level it's all strategy." (I dont think she understands the words she's using. Or that I'm qualified). But long-term, knowing account roles are so much more plentiful than brand planning in PR, I'm wondering if I should start thinking about account. Anyone here moved from strategy to account?

What should a Cna/mht expected hourly pay/ yearly salary with 5 years experience in Delaware

I’ve noticed on Glassdoor, salaries for my level (Director) are higher than my base but have similar bonus opportunity. At what level of pay gap would you push or make a stink? In hindsight I should have pushed more during the hiring process. At 160k base now, seeing ranges in the 170s to low 180s. These are specific to my current company.

Planning on staying in Japan in November for a week! Any recommendations on where to stay / things to do? Also, got some SPG points (<100k) I want to use!

Thoughts on taking a position in the same practice group and same class as your spouse?

What are the best data privacy certs to aim for? 4 year exp in cyber risk consulting. Want to move to a privacy related role outside the big 4. Should I go for the CDPSE or CIPP or CIPM?

I'm a first time home buyer and got pre qualified back in Jan. Hard pull on credit docked me a few points. I wasn't able to close and now considering another hard pull for a different mortgage company offering better rates.
I'm new to this and this may be a stupid q but I'm looking for input from the bowl on whether to do this hard pull and get pre-qualified with a few more mortgage companies. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you

I want to join Adobe as a Product Manager.Any suggestion for preparation would be helpful.

Hi my friend is moving from Microsoft India (10 yr exp) to Canada - he is a software engineer makes 40 l.p.a in India but got offer of 140K cad for intra company transfer. Isn’t that low or is it normal?

Mid/big law privacy associates- how much do you bill a month on average? is your workload predictable?

Best consulting firms to work for in Hartford CT area?

Any digital nomads abroad here? Any tricks with vpn? Good or bad experiences?

Did anyone read the top consulting firms to work for? 😂😂😂

Which MBB has the hardest interview process?

Help! I have 10 years of consulting exp - mostly federal and/or human capital, left to go to small company where I’m a VP. Comp is around 230 now - 170/60bonus. Don’t love what I’m doing but could go back to big 4 as an SM and make partner in a few years. I’m 32 and want to keep making money but also will want a family at some point. I’ve been accepted to Columbia, NYU, UVA for full time bschool, and Wharton and Cornell EMBA programs (confer same degree as FT). Should I go to B school or work?

Does anybody have good electric standing desk recommendations? Ideally in the $200-300 range.

Currently in the consulting practice, looking to make a shift to industry. Have 1 YOE in consulting (finance transformation) and 3.5 YOE in audit. Don’t want a traditional accounting role but really just want to enjoy life and not be on call almost every evening. Would like something FP&A focused. Any ideas? TC 130k

Has anyone heard of the Practice Area Project Manager at BCG (kinda internal role)? Pros & Cons? In terms of career projection, posibility to jumping to consulting, WLB, exit opportunities...

FAANG folks - what are Facebook/Google roles like Country Lead/Industry Lead equivalent to? Are these Director level roles? What sort of compensation can you expect in something like that role?

Question from a newbie consultant - What are some good online courses/ books to improve consulting skills?

Has anyone rented out a space at a Marriott hotel for an event? Aren’t you supposed to get Bonvoy points based on the amount you spend?

Hey fishies, I have a friend who is interested in becoming a consultant but he’s taken an interesting path, would love your advice on any good angles he could take for applying/ types of roles. He has a bachelors in science (chemistry maybe?) from H/Y/P and after undergrad he took a less traditional route and was working as an instructor for things like tennis, piano, snowboarding, etc.. He’s a really smart, personable person who I think would be great in consulting. (Continued)

Another consultant is actively trying to backstab me. Advice for getting ahead of this?

IBM 🐠, are you guys hiring for the healthcare practice? For associate level?

Top 10 books to read about consulting life ?

Do you all write cover letters for job apps (where they require one) like how you would write an ‘our understanding’ section of a proposal to a client? I.e. some soulful understanding of the hiring firm’s place in the universe, reasoning of what their needs are to succeed and put them in a position of greatness etc, and why you are uniquely qualified?

Or just keep it simple?

Does anybody know of Accenture benefits pertaining to jewelry insurance? Not feeling like the $20/mo is worth it for this engagement ring. Should be comparable to my Netflix monthly cost.

What’s the YoY bonus % at @coinbase for non promo years?