Is 401k really a scam in disguise? It seems the more i read about it, the more i get skeptical.

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 😂

If I invest in Eth today, would it be smart? Or should I wait till it cools down?

Is there any coding program requires MS in Healthcare Management degree so I can use mine and get hired quick?

Received less salary this month also. (Same amount as last month)
Why is this happening? Too much tax 🥵

I have 7-8K a month to reinvest (after my normal investments). Any idea?

How much are we expected to lose in this VPB post tax? Any ballpark percentage estimate?

Looking for some advice as I am considering relocating to US. How difficult is for HR professionals to get a work visa? I think from what I read I qualify under eb3 (no master yet) or h1b. How do for do about looking for positions that sponsor your visa? I'm in the defense sector and have previously healthcare and financial services experience. Also worked in global matrix organisations with US teams so know the culture quite well. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Finally I am a tax payer of India.... After 3.2 years in TCS, will pay tax on 8k😂😜😜😜

Anyone in Vancouver want a Programmer Analyst role doing data conversion from Oracle into WD? UBC is a great employer that pays well for Vancouver / Canada and the work is remote, though you have to be in Canada. 4 weeks vacation and benefits start on day 1

What’s the general guidance on the order to maximize retirement contributions for tax benefits for an normal individual and for a self employed/small business owner before moving to taxable accounts or alternate vehicles like cash value life policies?
I’ve seen for individual: match trad 401k->match roth 401k->max roth IRA->max trad IRA->max trad 401k->max roth 401k->max HSA
For self employed: max SEP IRA/solo 401k->max roth IRA->max trad IRA->max HSA

Of course situations differ but in general?

I’m in real estate tax group and looking for good books about RE fund/investments/accounting during non busy season. Any recommendations? Thanks!

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

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

Personal finance book recommendations?

What % of post-tax income do Londoners usually spend on rent?

Offered 6.2k per month post-tax and thinking of spending 2k on base rent, single household. Does that seem reasonable for someone who wants to save and invest?

What is the leave policy in Verizon data services India??
Is it true that there is a 8 week paternity leave?

Hi , how the value momentum company would be??

SO and I (no kids) will be moving to Bay Area in early 2020 with a car. Both will be working in the Palo Alto / Mountain View Area. Better to just live where we work or possible to commute from SF?

How is work life balance and job security at PayTM?

I got Botox (forehead) for the first time this weekend. It’s starting to kick in and I really don’t like how my forehead feels so tight when I try to use my brow muscles, it’s a weird sensation. Does this feeling go away? Or do you get used to it? It’s not painful just strange.

For those of you with government contracts, Whats your thought on political giving in this cycle given the heightened scrutiny?

FAR, what a pain..that’s all

Out of curiosity, if I had a secret clearance but left my previous firm and my new firm does not do any form of public consulting therefore does not utilize my secret clearance, and I am planning to travel abroad; who do I notify? How do I notify them? Any form of help would be greatly appreciated!

Hi All, I am looking for data engineer openings for big data. I have total 5.8 years of experience and currently working in Walmart. Let me know if you have any referrals.

How you came into the company will define your path. That’s why you’ll never be successful switching departments.

Support & Love needed 👩‍👧‍👧: I was about to put my house on the market when all of this started. Thank God, I haven’t Because I would not want strangers visiting my home right now. I need to move to ....>

Did you know that forced pregnancy is recognized under the Geneva Convention as a crime against humanity and a war crime? Perhaps our companies can openly take a side on the current abortion issue since it impacts many of us and our work lives. What do you think? Civil responses only please.

People at EY not use the corporate card? The expense system is horrible. But might not be worth using my Marriott card...

Hi 🐠 Best hotel in Mykonos and Santorini for honeymoon?

Is there a thread of company discount codes? ISO Hilton code (do not judge me my BIL is getting married at a Hilton and his fiancé is going to go postal if we don’t reserve a room now)

What kind of laptop do you get in ACN Strat?

Will GYMPASS be an additional benefit on top of the $500 EY wellness benefit? What is it?

Has anyone successfully used an education benefit? What's the process?

Im interested buta little nervous about my firm because you have to pay up front and then get reimbursed.

Can someone recommend affordable health insurance? I left the firm earlier and am expecting a gap of medical coverage until I find a job. Currently not actively seeking either...

Changes in the healthplans are going to drive me to spend hundreds in out of pocket early on and I'll meet my deductible whether high or low. Any advice on how to choose a policy?

I joined EY this week. May i know whether are any good benefits to know during the first few months?

At EY is I was reimbursed for a stationary bike 2 years ago. Would EY reimburse me for a road bike this coming year? There's a stipulation that says every 5 years but I'm not sure if that means for another stationary bike or if I can get a road bike and be reimbursed.

If I decline health insurance at IBM, do I get a cash payment? I have an offer from another firm that gives me $5k... does IBM give anything?

(Wife has free health insurance via her city job)

529 Plan VERSUS Prepaid

We live in Florida and currently have a Freshman in High School and a 16 month old. We hear from our friends and family with college bound children "I wish we would have done Florida PrePaid." After obviously ignoring this for years, we are finally trying to do it before "it's too late" for both children.

Does anyone have recommendations on which plan to go with for each child? I once did the pros and cons on a whiteboard and it seemed like 529 was better.

EY folks, anyone get their Invisalign covered by insurance?

When you finally got your CPA license how much has your salary jumped ?

@Cloudflare - What is the maternity + parental/bonding leave like? How long, fully paid, max time one can take, etc. TIA!

I do sales for a major engineering firm. Focused on new business and exploring new markets. Last year I was in the top 50% for order intake, and first in number of projects won along with number of new customers. I think this is extraordinary given the effort it takes to win new business.

For next year my goal increased by 2.5X, and less of what I bring in counts towards that target. I really enjoy my job but I will essentially be getting a large pay cut. Lost in what to do besides quit??

EY folks - how do I increase my firm group life insurance coverage (not the group universal / variable policy)? My wife’s coverage is at like 3x my salary but mine is only at 1x my starting salary from 5 years ago…

PwC 🐠 - health insurance coverage. What are the deductibles for the high-deductible plans? Still want to use the HSA. Thanks!

Currently on short term disability in CA and trying to figure out what the tax situation is. It looks like they don’t take out taxes, so should I set that aside? I can’t find any info on whether it’s tax-free income but I definitely don’t want to assume incorrectly

Can we use the wellness benefit (500 at 75%) for Garmin GPS watches?

Just joined this bowl and disappointed to find 80% of the posts are just people too lazy to read their employee handbook... I’m here to ask, any firms offers MilkStork as a benefit.

What are benefits like at Accenture?