Need help looking for a 1 bd, I’ve tried domu/Zillow but none of the options are appealing. Should I be using a realtor?

Budget: $1,200
Areas of interest: LP, Lakeview, Wicker Park, Old Town, Streeterville, West Loop, River North

My dad stole my identity a couple
years back and tanked my credit score
- brought it down to like 400. I've
been working towards fixing it so that
my boyfriend and I can buy a house in
the next year or so. This morning, I
checked my score after not looking at
it for a while and I'm in the mid 600s!
Y'all don't know how happy I am
about this lol

I have a car insurance question...can you put a different address than you live at when signing up for insurance? My wife’s family lives in Orange County so wanted to sign up with her OC address and save almost $300-$400. Any feedback is appreciated!

Can I use my United mileage plus explorer card to pay for my wife global entry fees ?

What are some of the best books you’ve read about people and investing? Such as dealing with people (business psychology almost) and then investing (real estate more specifically)!

I am looking for books that give practical advice, not just big picture theory and motivation.

Can I save tax by buying second house if first house is already in my name?

Looking to put 10k into ibonds (maybe another 10k next year but not sure yet). Is treasury site easy enough to use? I initially stayed away because I heard it's awful but if set up is doable then I'll reconsider.

Also, should you have a separate emergency fund until you can withdraw your ibonds? Can't withdraw if you have an emergency in the next 12 months.

I know there is no black & white answer, but what’s your thought process in deciding when to sell and keep the profit?

Alright auto fishes, I’m in the market for a entry level luxury car. Open to used or a lease. I don’t plan to use it as a daily driver, live in an HCOL. Only restriction is that I’d like to keep my monthly costs at no more than $600-$700/month (including insurance, financing / fees, etc; have a parking spot already). Doesn’t have to be a European badge. Thoughts?

Has anyone noticed how attractive realtors are or is it just me? Recent studies show the more attractive the real estate agents, the higher the listing price of the home.

Could anyone recommend a set of indices that are publicly available and is a good predictor for consumer spend in home renovations ?

So, Partners... What's your spending breakdown like? Curious to see what expenses y'all have. # of yrs as Partner may also help.

Thanks for sharing! Again, just for fun and curiosity.

Program Manager Healthcare Foundation $85,000. Worth it? Or too low?

We are buying a house and my knee jerk response was to look at a 30 year fixed mortgage (because that’s what I’ve always done). I realized last night that a 30 year mortgage might outlast me. Having a bit of an existential crisis now.

Recently sold my car on carvana. I had initially bought it using a loan from DCU. Now that carvana has paid me the balance after paying of the loan, i still see on the dcu app that I owe money to dcu. People that can relate, can you take me through next steps?

If I’m a Real Estate Agent buying my own property, can I negotiate the Buyers Agent commission to be 0% instead of being paid the buyers commission? Essentially converting what would be Income into Cost Savings for tax purposes?

In retrospect, what a wasted opportunity for whoever was posting as Q to not do some pump and dump stock move in late October.

Anyone have any good realtors in the Greenville SC area who know the VA loan?

Anyone have a realtor they can recommend that would kick back a portion of their commission on a > $1.5M purchase. Please DM. Thanks!

Anybody know if and how much I can contribute to my Roth IRA to reduce my 2020 tax liability? I’m trying to pay less taxes but Jesus this pandemic has been great for my law firm and salary.

Can anyone explain to me the difference between Stowa’s Antea Klassik line and the Back to Bauhaus line? I’m looking at the 35.5m silver dial in both.

If my company is deducting tax on reimbursements for example relocation, flight travel, mobile usage, etc. Then how to show in tax filing? bcoz as per my understanding it should not be taxable as I am using my money and company is refunding and no extra income. It's like I have already paid once and while refunding company again deducting. Please guide on this issue.

Anyone loading up on ALGO on this dip?

Whenever I consider buying a designer handbag, I consider how much sputum I've suctioned for that amount of money. Anyone else?

Looking for the right kind of corporate affairs/PA position in Edinburgh. Any referrals out there? My background is mostly global work with experience in leadership and management. I’m open to consultancy/agency and in-house equally. Thank you for sending any leads my way!!!!

It's officially client holiday season...
🌲😒

Any tips for the functional interview for Amazon’s Contracts Manager position? Studying the leadership principles but don’t want to overlook the functional portion.

I had final round interviews last week for the company I really want to work for. I have an offer from another company, which I communicated to the recruiter which expedited the interview to final rounds. I need to respond to the other company's offer letter soon. Should I follow up with the hiring recruiter for the company I want an offer from? Or just move on if I haven't heard back by end of this week?

Just to be 100% clear, this entire platform is anonymous, right?

Question out of curiosity for those who already started or concluded their MBAs. Have you posted something on LinkedIn (e.g. I’m thrilled to announce…) stating that you guys are starting the program?

How is everyone doing? And are you currently working while everything is going on?

Any communication about when will perm office be open? I mean how many months.

And there goes GIO's chance at the Haas F1 seat

At some Big 4 companies there is a Partner / Principal group that has equity and are part owners of the business and an equivalent Managing Director group that does not have equity and are essentially employees.

How does it work at McKinsey / Bain ? Do those same distinctions exist across partner types, owner vs non owner?

I don't wear a lot of makeup - how far in advance from the ceremony should I be getting it done? Is having it all done 2 hrs before the ceremony too late or too early? I'm not getting pictures done until ceremony and after. Thanks!

Selling 4 tickets for Maggie Daley ice skating ribbon today at 2-4 pm with skate rental included - anyone interested?

Anyone live in ashbury plaza?

Can anyone recommend an amazing tailor in RN/Gold Coast/Streeterville? Wedding szn is here and I need someone to hem a black tie gown. Thank you :)

Who’s got their stimmy checks already?

Any recommendations for movers in River North / Gold Coast

Hi Chicago Fishies ✨ Sushi restaurant recommendations with heated outdoor seating? TIA!!

Thoughts on joining ZS at AC level
versus Deloitte Human Capital Consultant level
versus capgemini Sr consultant in workforce transformation?

Total comps? Culture? Career advancement?

Anyone use Freedom Boat Club or another boat membership in Chicago? How much is it and any pros/cons?

Anyone planning to go out this weekend?

Folks - anyone purchase or lease a car under their LLC? If so, advantages and disadvantages of this move?

This job feels like it’s killing me slowly. Physically, spiritually, emotionally. Working to stay positive and opportunistic. Anyone willing to share solutions? I want to be productive and positive.

Anyone know of a good building for a 1bed/1bath. Need to have parking & a/c. Nice to haves is in-unit laundry, any include utilities, any amenities. Trying to keep it on the cheaper end with a max rent of 1,500, but given our line of work I can bump that up if the place is nice enough to justify the cost. Thanks in advance!

Has anyone used Aaron Bro’s for moving?

Chicago 🐠: a friend is moving from CA to IL and is planning to rent a place somewhere in north burbs(Northbrook/Deerfield/Vernon Hills). He’s looking for 3+bd/2+ba townhomes/SFHs which will allow small dogs. Any advice on finding a broker? It seems Zillow or other portals are not very helpful at this moment. Any pointers are highly appreciated. TIA.

I’m trying to get an estimated ideal of what my costs would be when moving to Chicago. How much do you spend a month on “going out” (before pandemic)? Specifically referring to going to restaurants, getting drinks, take out, and coffee. Not including transportation.

Any recs for PCPs (primary care doctors) in Chicago? I live in Lakeview so ideally in the city

are single women still going out in chicago?

I’ve got a reservation for 2 at the Aviary for this Friday, 5/6, at 7:30 pm that I no longer can attend. It’s for the 5 course tasting menu.

Is anyone interested in buying the res off of me? It seems my only options are to transfer the res to someone else.

Planning to buy a condo in 451 W Huron - Yay or Nay? Will live for a year and then rent it out. Don’t want to renew lease another year.