Is $2600 too much to spend on rent? I’m currently spending $2k on a 1BR w a den (740sq ft) but it has no sunlight and is facing a 10 ft wall. I’m considering downgrading to a luxury 650 sq ft 1 br w a balcony. Is it worth it?

How hard is it to unload a lease in CLT? Has anyone done it before?

My fiancé and I invested in a small startup about five years ago and are about to get a $300,000 pay out (after taxes). What would you do with an extra $300k? (We have no debt, have sufficient savings and own a home already so the basics are covered.)

Owe ~$4,500 in taxes for 2020. Anything I can do to reduce this amount? Going to contribute some extra money to 401k to get me to 19,500 for the year. Anything else?

Plan to buy a place and currently trying to pick a real estate agent. Some realtors require to sign an exclusive service contract. Should we go with someone that doesn’t require a contract?

Anyone have any legitimate passive income? I’m talking about something that takes sizeable upfront time investment to get going, but takes <5 hrs a week to maintain.

Using coin on Robinhood vs a wallet?

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

VOO. I predominantly use Schwab’s robo advisor and have consistently been 8% below S&P 500. (1) based on the historical performance of VOO, am I better off shifting all of my retirement and brokerage accounts to VOO? (2) how do I do that? How should I go about this? Liquidate all my robo advisors and then buy VOO? Hope you all don’t roast me too hard!

Who all is looking to buy a house and in what area?

I’m loyal to delta, but I’m moving to a city where American is the main hub and Delta has practically no non-stop flights to/from there. It’s time for me to open a new credit card, so I was considering the Citi/American one. Any thoughts?

Interested in investing in real estate. How to even begin and what apps should I be using?

Are y’all waiting to do a mega backdoor Roth to see what they do about build back better this year or just moving forward with it?

Let’s talk credit cards! Is there any one which has 0% foreign transaction fee? (Like Revolut)

Looking for a dog friendly 2BD or 2BD+Den apt/condo/rental in the Reston/Tysons/Arlington corridor with min 1300 sq ft. For context, we’re moving to the area from a house out of state and need a bit of extra space to store furniture/boxes while we house hunt. I’m open to recommendations as well as any other creative ideas 😌

Hi all,
I'll be moving out to San Diego for a few months and wont have a car, can I get around downtown without one? Also, what areas within downtown are safe?

From a financial standpoint in this market, which would be a better approach in Austin -

1. Buy a ~8-850k house that meets most of our ideal criteria (size, schools, interiors etc) to stay long term

2. Buy a ~5-550k house that’s not ideal with the plan of moving into an ideal home in 4-5 years when kid is ready for school.

How easy is it to get a mortgage for the second home?

Household income - 300k

Happy to add more details as needed

Thanks

Has anyone used an online accountant/back end company to manaage all of your invoices, billing, taxes, etc?

I’m debating using Collective or Bench but would love real reviews.

Any idea what the closing costs would be for the buyer for a house worth $500k?

How should one apply for onsite jobs (preferably UK) ? Wherever I apply , I get rejected because I mark the field as YES for "I will need Visa sponsorship".

Anyone knew or worked with Karen Ward?

I'm panicking because I think I got hired in at a title that's too high for my day to day. I Am relatively new and I got hired to work on a speciality practice that required some unique skills.

To you, what makes a good manager? What makes a bad manager?

Hi Fishes,
Timesheet needs to be filled from the DOJ?

Is it normal to pay for monthly OB visits while pregnant? I have BCBS and thought they would be covered 100%?

Hi fishes,

How much should be asking ctc in czech republic for telecom Billing solution designer role.
YOE : 10
Skill set : Oracle BRM

Which has more listings: Zillow or StreetEasy?

Hi... Anyone joining at UBS this week or next?

Is anyone else having the worst time switching jobs? I’ve been applying for a year and haven’t gotten any job offers even though I get interviews. If anyone knows of a headhunter I could reach out to though I’d be so appreciative! I’m so frustrated….

Spent 4 years at a life sciences boutique and then the last 1.5 years on BD team at a mega-cap pharma. Hard to get deals done, highly political, no input in decisions. Getting some bites for D roles in BD at small biotechs. Worth considering?

Hi Sharks,
Can anyone please refer me in Deloitte India pune ?
I have 12+ years experience in telecom domain.
Skills Unix , shell scripting, SQL,plsql, microservices , keycloak,apiman,kibana,redisrabbitmq installation and configuration, problem solver and good communication skills , project deliveries in agile methodologies and consumer interaction.
I am looking for senior business analyst or senior technical lead position.
Appreciate any help!!

Any good HELOC recommendations?

Ideally 90% LTV, minimal closing costs, desktop appraisal.

Fishes who applied for UK Visa, I need to submit last 3 year's ITR. Which one of the below shall I submit -

1) Single page Receipt from the IT Portal.
2) Multi page detailed form from the IT portal.
3) Intimation 143(1) which IT department sends after processing.

Help appreciated. Thanks

Hello everyone

I have been in the Customer success manager position for the last 1 and a half years and working in an IT company in Gujarat. I want to relocate to dubai. Does my experience help me to get a decent salary job as a CSM or Project manager in Dubai?

My total work experience is of 9 years in various domains.

Thank you in advance.

Best Regards

I’m curious. What would you say is the best industry / sector for…1. WLB, 2. Great people / team, 3. Exit opp’s., and 4. Overall (mix of the above). Goes without saying the obvious “it depends on office, team, project, client, etc.” So this is an ask for general observations.

McK AMA. On PTO this week and next. What do you want to know?

My wife and I are moving to Boston from overseas (we’re from Italy and we’ve recently won the diversity visa green card lottery).

We are looking to rent a 1BR starting in January, ideally for ~$3k/month. I’ll be working in the downtown area.

Do you recommend we go for a serviced/luxury apartment (e.g. Montaje, 345 Harrison, etc.) or hire a broker to get a “normal” apartment?

Any managed buildings recommendations within our budget? Also, what are some good brokers we could work with?

Thanks!

Anyone know a good divorce/family law attorney in VA burbs, specifically Arlington or Alexandria?

Has anyone ever gone out to the W Hotel on Capitol Hill? Is it like a bar/club? Do you recommend it?

Which firm has the best reputation in DC?

Anyone looking for a shared apartment? 250 all utilities included and parking

Anyone else get ruined by the metro delay this morning?

Anyone interested in joining a young DMV real estate investors group for consultants who do real estate on the side?

Meetup for drinks? Anyone? We’re trying to establish a social cohort, if interested raise your hand.

Deloitte fishes! Do you know any commercial Finance industry projects in DC? Would really appreciate any inputs.

Does anyone know if the Costco on New York Ave. has any good Bourbons on sale right now?

Good morning! Anyone from McKinsey willing to chat? I would like to ask a couple of questions about opportunities in the DC office 😊😊 thanks!

Looking to sublet an apartment for me and my partner in May. Any suggestions on where to look?

Anyone know where I can rent a small boat for 2-4 hours relatively cheap? TIA

Are gyms closed in DC?

Does anyone know how to join a sports league in the Arlington or dc area? I’m a amateur so I don’t know if that would be looked down upon

Best place to find area rugs online or DMV area?

It gets above 65 degrees and the city smells like garbage again. Forgot about that

Best thrift store in DC area? Please don't mention the one in Falls Church. It's horrible.

Good ways to meet women in DC? I’m a 27/M if it matters.