Many Americans earn good incomes yet still feel financially stretched. The best investors I’ve known aren’t the ones driving the newest car or constantly upgrading their lifestyle—they’re often the ones who quietly live below their means and invest the difference.

Why do you think it’s become so easy to live above our means today? Is it lifestyle inflation, easy credit, social media comparisons, or something else? And what habits have you seen help people avoid that trap?

In your past experience, how accurate have you found the ranges for positions on Glassdoor?

Hey all, I have a brand who out of left field has expressed interest in using Instagram to target HCPs. Any examples or research to share that indicates Instagram makes sense strategically ?

Any tips on taxes for defi? And yes I have to…I transferred from a KYC to my Fantom wallet and have soo many transactions

I’m currently signed on a contract for my first house for new construction that has gas heating. I have not lived in a house with this before and this entire time have been battling the anxiety of it even with detector. The house, location, and price is all everything I could dream of. Any advice on what to do in this situation?

Not able to clear Independence Training for new joiners can anyone help how I can clear this?

Partners - Do you ever take vacations?

I have been at my current firm for about 1.5 years, and in that entire time the partner in my group hasn't been out of the office a single time. Is that normal? I can't tell if it's standard for big law partners to not take time off, if the dynamics for my group may be different (only 1 partner in the entire group), or it the partner I work with is just a masochist.

How supportive are your companies when it comes to taking PTO for mental health days?

I m doing leet code problem solving practice since last two months to crack coding interview however I feel it is hard to solve medium and hard category problem most of time . Is anyone else faced similar issue and able to overcome by following tutorial or course ? Any kind of leads to overcome this Issue will be helpful . TIA

I am a registered sales assistant which means I have my series 7. I also have the 63 and my Life & Health license. I was a financial advisor but the role is commission only so I decided to take a role as an assistant for some time to learn etc. I really like my role, but I only make 32k a year and after taxes I only take home about 25k. I have a gut feeling that I’m not being paid market value but it’s tough to find comparable salaries. Do you think $15.38/hr is a fair wage in this case?

The left is the Prius driver in the far left lane going 55 mph on a multi-lane highway holding up multiple drivers and causing traffic (making things worse for everyone else).

The right is none of the above, wants everyone to succeed, and get to where they need to go.

Glendale vs Pasadena. Which is better?

My brother-in-law (age 30) told us recently that he is transgender. How can we support him? (‘Him’ as we haven’t discussed pronouns yet). It was a surprise to us!

Am I the only person who gets skeptical when a recruiter calls, like did my law firm send you to see if I’m interested in making a move? 🤨 I may be paranoid, though. Lol

Can I switch my role from Testing to Java Developer? I have knowledge of Java , will be learning springboot framework, also know Sql . But my YOE in Testing is 5 years . Is there still chances or how should I go ahead ??

I wanted to flag so others can know, I live in mcol and I just received an offer for 120k base and a 15k signing bonus. I have three years of experience. I asked for a signing bonus and a 110k salary. If you are a senior, you should definitely be applying and just see what comes up. Crazy the market for seniors right now

Goal is top 10 mba in two years. Currently third year associate in accounting advisory in big 4 (didn’t get promoted). Got an offer from a PE firm in its internal consulting group for tech accounting

Anyone here at Baker Tilly? How do you like it?

How do agencies decide how much to bill clients? How much is their retention usually?

What the hell does GS Special Situations do? Anyone heard anything on comp?

Fish who went to M7 schools - what was your GMAT score?

Anyone here from JPM strategy willing to connect?

Good hours, decent culture but shoddy deals. Where to go from here?

My boss was telling me during SARS time ppl were racist towards Asians, didn’t believe her until today I got cut off on the street and a guy stared me down. Sign.

What are some good modern/post-pandemic personal finance books you can recommend?

How much do VP get paid in PE? Vs banking? Any deferred structure or all cash?

Are you guys as busy as you were pre-COVID? I'm at a no name and have had two transportation clients not want to sell anymore after the massive hit in March and April

When you leave your firm, how does the PTO get paid out? Direct deposit? Check? What's the timeline?

I currently have 6 years experience in a Bank covering Corporate Banking, Corporate Relations and Chief of Staff roles. What KEY IB skills do I need for a move there as a VP I? Valuation skills and Excel mastery?! It would be a Coverage role. Thanks!

How do you deal with a coworker you just simply don't like as a person?

FRM is has narrow focus, demands depth, quick to complete

Trap, trap money Jamie
JP got me in my feelings
Gotta close deals wit it

We have a big project going on and I am the only point person(initiate it, did lot of work, and knows the deets well), seems like my mgr wants to get a headcount. But I want to use this opportunity to get promoted, how can I get this across? Mgr is new(they fired my old mgr), mgr’s mgr is new too(re-org). So not sure if I should/can make a case, or how.

I love that my 401k gets $200 in dividends every quarter

Working in Risk Management, looking into the FRM exams. Does anyone have any insight or advice?

Does anyone have experience working at Northern Trust? I’m looking to join the company on the asset management side and want to know about salary range and likelihood of promotions once you’re there. Thanks!

What's your favorite industry to work a deal and why?

Best night spots in Vegas that are safe to go with clients?

Something you do that's outside the norm of coworkers / finance crowd. Ex: buy inexpensive underwear, listen to heavy metal, stay-cations, eat Popeye's regularly, tattoos