Out of curiosity, what happened to all the folks that panicked and cashed out their 401k in the middle of the pandemic?

Can someone share experience of No broker's relax plan? Will it worth to buy while flat hunting?

How much should a work from home auto adjuster be making? Would real property or commercial be more promising?
I don't know if my income can handle waiting 4-5 years to move up to management and honestly, I like handling claims. Where is the money at in this because I know alot of people are really making it. I'm at 46k a year and a top performer. I want 65k soon and ultimately want to be at 80k in the next three years. My family needs it ....

Can someone help me understand the backdoor Roth IRA rules. I’ve read an article online but have a few questions (cont.)

Anyone have personal experience with Dimensional Funds? Looking for a financial advisor and it's interesting you can only buy their funds with a few select advisors.

Hi Fishes,

I have previously worked for Reliance Jio, couldn't withdraw my PF money. How can I get that now ?

Looking to get into privacy law at a Fortune 100. Have a JD/MBA and working in the healthcare area for the past 10 years. Any tips on how to break in.

I feel like I don’t see the point in dropping a bunch of money into a 401k. I am pretty good at saving money and I want to enjoy my life now. What’s the point of being 67 and having loads of money?

I read these posts and what numbers you have with FIRE. I don’t have nearly that much saved; I am paying for two kids in school (college). What is the minimal amount?

FL tax questions: 1.) last year I had 4 longer w2 gigs. Should I get tax preparer or do myself? Seems easy enough but im new to this so 🤷🏻‍♀️. 2.) do you write-off travel/lodging for out of city gigs?

Really regret not selling United Wholesale Mortgages. Very confused on what to do with this one. Unless it gets PT it’s gonna be stuck around the 10 range. Think I may be eat the loss on first say a dividend is available

Farewell freelance life. It was good (money) while it lasted. Unfortunately, the stress of looking for my next gig and never saying “no” to any gigs wore me out. Huzzah for health insurance and 401k!

What is the difference in subscription to notified and subscription to approved mutual funds?

How do people feel about VGAC going for the 23 and me merger? Shares are about $10 now and I’m thinking I might buy in and see where it goes. Thoughts?

Any Deloitte people trade on robin hood?

Best way to buy crypto and DOGE for Indians?

Tax question: married filing jointly for 1st time next year. Company recommends/requires me to fill out its tax calculator. Is this required? Can I just leave it at 0? What are implications if I skip this exercise? Overpay? Underpay? Enough to maybe have a penalty? Me and wife are ~$250k/$150K=$400k total.

Looking to refer a friend in the Las Vegas area to an independent advisor for term insurance and basic retirement planning.

Let’s share with each other how we are making or planning on making that income .
It is a strange time we live in but it’s time to hustle up .

What’s it like working at CME Group? Work-life balance, benefits, salary ranges.. I just completed my MBA and accepted a job in industry but am getting bored, so considering a change. Thanks!

For those who petitioned for your parents to come to the US, what health insurance plan did you purchase for them? Thank you!!

Taken from twitter: “My wife grew up thinking that having water/ice dispensers IN THE FRIDGE DOOR was a life goal.
I grew up thinking if you had a basketball hoop with a clear/plexiglass backboard, you were rich.
What are some things you thought were indicators of wealth when you were a kid?”
Curious to see your responses....

Sorry, haven't been active here. What are we buying these days?

6lpa ADP v 7lpa tcs digital (New Delhi) as fresher?

What are your thoughts on Baidu as an investment?

Anyone have fee based fiduciary financial advisors they’d recommend? TIA!

If I need Friday 4-5pm to go to a doctor's appointment, do I need to set a meeting invite to my manager in order not to be fired?

Hi Fishes, I wish you all continued success!

Could I get likes, please, to start my journey here. Thanks in advance

Best way to prepare for SHRM ?
Any tips or resources that helped you pass the exam?

Can anyone share the salary breakup for HSBC for 12LPA or any other package. I have HR round to be scheduled in next week. Need screenshot to understand the breakup, so that I can negotiate based on the basic and Variable pay.

I’ve been looking to get back into remote CSR work, have experience in SAAS

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

Looking to move to New York - does anyone know which agencies are hiring these days?

Shoutout to account peeps ready to explain why, actually, it isn't that much work and, actually, EOD tomorrow is plenty of time.

At my uncles wedding in Madrid I remember lying down on the grass in the courtyard after their first dance and crying, my Dad came and saw me, laid down in his suit beside me and asked what was wrong.

“I know my boyfriend wouldn’t dance with me like that at our wedding”

And we just lay there as I cried, and then got up. Had a drink.

Said boyfriend left years ago, and now I have a wonderful man who just asked me what type of dance lessons I want for our wedding next year.

Don’t give up.

How would your rate your companies in AI, data science , ML practice ? What are some unique things companies are doing to upskill and transform. ?

Thoughts on possible LA?

Media arts lab. What does everyone think about it? Culture/work life etc?

I promise you, whatever you have to tell me as I sit down with my lunch is not as important as eating my lunch.

Is anyone expecting agency layoffs at the moment?

This in their 30's, how much money do you have saved? Did you start your own family? What's your age, and do you own or rent your place? Btw I'm in my mid 20s.

When you're on a date and you say what you do...what are the reactions?

Thank you all for existing on Fishbowl and for being such a supportive community. It’s been a difficult year, but at the end of the day, I’m glad to have people to commiserate/celebrate with ❤️🙂❤️

This may sound odd, but can you run an agency without an ECD/CCO?? (Asking for a friend)

Given the outbreak, are places actually going to be hiring right now? Recently laid off from 9-5 and my freelance is starting to fizzle.

Anyone else feel like as you move up, you have to work even harder to justify your value to your company as you grow “out of the weeds”? Especially with the fear of layoffs looming over everyone’s heads.

Why are Product Design portfolios so boring? Has anyone seen a good one lately?

Mccann creatives - what are the good groups?

I know I’m leaving my company and I’m leaving them severely understaffed but I haven’t gotten the final offers for other companies...so do I give my current place a 3-4 week notice vs 2-week notice?

Are there any good agencies in Colorado? Ideally Boulder. How is CP+B there?

What do y'all know about Konrad NY?

Raises do exist! Disregard females, acquire currency 💸💸💸

Is McCann NY closed today? Supposed to hear back about a potential offer after their break.

I've written nearly all my friends' Tinder bios. And they're actually getting more matches. Definitely gonna put that shit in my book.

For all the Q3 and Q4 misses, looks like most of our agencies are projecting big rev increases for Q1. Trump effect 📈 ?

Hello!! Does anyone know if there are any open positions @ mediavest/spark? I'm a temp & was told they don't know when I'll be hired on. So I thought I should apply online instead of waiting. Thanks!!