Is it worth getting a financial advisor? For context, I’m 27 and would like some help for future planning since I’m not very knowledgeable about investments, housing, etc

Im looking to buy a home, program is zero down (no PMI). I make 150k base salary; take home 8k mon. Im looking to buy a house under 350k in my area. Im looking at a payment of about 3k including prop. taxes in a newly gentrifying area. My plan is to house-hack and in a year move out. Is this monthly payment too high? I have under 10k student loans (will get wiped) and no other payments. I want to make sure I can afford it even without tenants just in case.

Is it worth it to get the Amex platinum for a year for the large bonus offer if the intention is to possibly cancel it at the end of the year rather than downgrade?

Anyone buying BCC? Bloody it shooted up to 700.

I have a 401k from my previous employer in Meryl Lynch. Current 401k is in fidelity. I would like to know if it’s easier to roll over ex employer contributions to fidelity (or) open an independent IRA account. I don’t intend to withdraw money from or take a loan on 401ks

So, a possible Blue Wave in November with some promises to reverse the 2018 tax cuts and maybe introduce at-death realization of capital gains - should mean a hectic November-January, right?

(Then again, I've been wrong before. Last time it was "So, a global pandemic that preys on the elderly, many of whom have a bunch of unused gift and GST exemption lying around since 2018 - probably a busy time for estate planning?" Was underwhelmed. )

How should one properly calculate total comp? Base + bonus + stock options? Should you only include options that vest that year or include the total $ granted that will vest over 4 years?

Hi Fishes,
Can anyone help me with the tax implications on the bonus received . I got 2.5L bonus in this payroll and 56k tax was deducted at source. Now I’m on notice so I have to resign and return the gross amount that is 2.5L .. what happens to the tax I paid 56k ? Is that my loss ?

What is the best way to look at historical PE investments? I am hoping to discover new PE firms for networking / sales purposes. Potentially a website specifically that tracks announced PE deals. Thank you!

Is this a bad rate? 3.375 with 20% down on a condo in central Florida. 780+ credit score

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.

Anyone have any good book recommendations around building passive income sources/building wealth?

Dry powder coming in Monday morning and steel companies have been on my watchlist all week. Already in CLF, but it’s hitting the top of its channel so pullback might be coming - will load up if it does. Going to find an entry price into $MT 30c 2022 and avg down if stock dips.

$WOOF will be (or already has) catching momentum soon. 25/30c for July/Sept could still profit off the rising IV and underlying might spike soon. Probably just gonna watch it for fun on the sidelines 😂

Why is it that we need realtors exactly, since Redfin and Zillow are things. Seems like we should all be able to save on the commission.

$2k into XLV or VHT?

i’m at work literally stressed about $3.5k (spread across there states) and this is why i can’t stand state taxation.

how you gonna shut down a business license over $100?!

List the college you went to. When you graduated. How much you pay monthly on student loans and when you think you will be done.

Has anyone dealt with a capital reduction without a payout? Trying to see how this is treated if a CFC of a US company reduces its share premium to offset a deficit in retained earnings. Is it a dividend for US income tax purposes if no consideration was paid?

BCGers, any chance to apply again within 12 months period after getting rejected? E.g. use another email address?

New first: lady singing out loud next to me on plane while playing solitaire

Is it possible to get your notice period shortened from 3 months.i have 15 carried forwarded annual leaves from last year.

Honestly how long have you been seeking a new job and to what extent are you searching... someone give me some hope

For all that may be interested in working at home.

If an employee files a complaint about workplace behavior, do you treat them differently? I'm faced with reporting an SM for bullying and finding it near imposible to believe that it won't (cont'd)

Is anyone here working in coforge banglore location???

Anyone still wear cummerbunds with their tux? Too old fashioned

Anyone willing to refer for KPMG Atlanta office, financial solutions practice? I'm relocating to the Atlanta area. TIA

How do you change work location at EY? Is there a portal or any contact?

Anyone in Boulder up to get drinks / food tonight?

Ok finally caught up with the Lululemon hype lol I absolutely love this running leggings I got? What are some good cheap alternatives? I like that it just stays on place and feels so soft.

Is there any new permanent roles open who is currently a senior recruiter. I been with the company a year and I am not being challenged

What is the max CTC offered to a person with 5.5 YOE having a package of 20LPA
Skills: Azure DevOps, Azure Infra Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform and other DevOps Tools.

How many pro-bono hours do you bill each year?

Does your firm's bonus structure actually take into account pro-bono hours, or do they just say that without meaning it?

#probono

In Lti WFH is going on or operating in hybrid model ?

Am I the only one that buys items separately when stores offer free shipping so that I have hundreds of boxes delivered to my front door 🎉

Any advice on how to switch from big 4 to tier 1 consulting firms like BCG and MCK?

Justifying the Sheraton's painful bed to yourself because the Four Seasons don't recognize your loyalty

Is staying for 18 months as an experienced hire long enough? Want to move to a new location out of my region for personal reasons - don’t care about industry vs consulting

Entered tier 2 (ATK/OW/S&) ~1 year ago. Currently ~30. Being poached by MBB. Stay put and chase promo to manager? Or pursue prestige... and start over...? #30

I know Mck is the top for strategy, but in terms of digital/design in top consulting firms which do you think is better? Mckinsey digital or deloitte digital? (Or another..?)

How hard is it for a first year (7/8 months in) from a top school to make a jump to more strategy/commercial oriented work either at other consulting firms or industry/startups?

When you’re wondering if you need marriage counseling instead of looking forward to vacation planning 😔

Amazon Essentials... My new go to clothing line. No need to spend $$$ for quality when I can get it for $15

Leading with our values my ass. This was a disappointing response, especially compared to ATK

D🐠 How green is the kool aid?

Finally spotted one in the wild! A dood working out in a Deloitte tee. #deloittefit

I like my own posts

Are there any good movies or novels that show skill development - like follow through? Self-management? Money management? I read a lot of self help books so I know a lot of the theory, and books peppered with examples help, but I feel like most 1 paragraph examples don’t five justice to how hard it may be to change a behavior.

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?

When applying for a new role, how do your companies “level out” the difference in years of working at a competitor vs climbing up the ranks? Are all years of consulting experience seen as “equal”?

How much severance should you expect after getting booted after 1 year. I got 3 months salary

Looking for a new carry-on...largest size possible (fly primarily international as opposed to regional). Suggestions?

What are the best Sales books y’all read?