Planning on buying a home in the San Jose area. Desi Consultants, please recommend a good agent in this area, if you know any.

Can one do an sip or increase amount in coffee can portfolio gradually instead of a lumpsum investment?

Hello Fishes, I’m trying to validate the Business model through market survey. The business is a kind of agri investment model where one can get an ROI of above 8% annually. Please share your thought process on form generations, target audience, Channels like Linked In , paid promotion etc.,

Please rip apart my investing plan. Am 24, already max out retirement and have 150k in cash I need to invest. Planning to invest a chunk each week for the next six months. See proposed portfolio in comments—>

How much do professional, high-earning (300k+) people put down as down payment for their first home / condo in Manhattan? 20% seems pretty high given the median prices, but looks like thats standard

Quoted a 30 year mortgage, 5% down for a ~600k home for 4% interest no points.

Profile: 250k salary, 800 credit score

Is this any good??

Are there anyone here that can help with finding a job in health admin or admin position not having any luck on indeed!? I’m a New York native, I just moved to Las Vegas and I worked for the state for 12 years in New York and I came here to take care of my mom and as a contract worker for state of Nevada education. I was fired for discrimination reasons and now I’m out of a job I have a bachelors degree and applied to 123 jobs on indeed to be denied because I’m over qualified. HELP ANYONE

138k as an ACD in San Francisco - too low?

What are your thoughts on the marital debt? Do you ever talk about it or ask for the debt to be paid by your spouse?

Will move in September to London
How acceptable is 60k comp given rise in COL?
Any tips for housing areas/process etc

Has anyone gone to an estate sale in the city?

Fishes- Need some quick knowledge/suggestions for Monthly Investments. I have a 10k Monthly ELSS SIP and 10k Nippon Pharma MF SIP. In addition to this, a small amount 15-20K flat invested in Crypto. I have some more money to spare- 10-15K/month. Any suggestions where I can invest this? I have little knowledge of stocks so would be a little hesitant to get in.

Use savings to (partially) pay for business school or invest and fully cover via loans?

What do we think is going to happen with student loan deferral? Any recent new grads thinking they’re going to pay back any time soon? Some argue Biden is going to keep pushing interest pause til next election then forgive 10k as a strategy to help get re-elected? I only have 15k to pay and can pay it anytime, but no incentive to when that money can be earning more elsewhere in the meantime, thoughts on what is really going to happen?

Hello, I’m looking for help filing my tax information for a new job. I’ve been in nyc for close to two decades, and am moving from the city for a new job. I’m wondering what to claim.

How much rent amount should I pay to get maximum tax deduction?

Is it too late to buy the FAANG stocks? Still feel that Amazon and Google are undervalued.

What are some of the investing must-reads that you'd recommend?

Hi all,
Looking for a career change, I’ve experience in project management, oncology, health promotion, engagement, inclusion and diversity and hoping to work for a pharma. Happy to relocate and would love some guidance and referral please 🙏🏾

Hello! Looking to make a switch into banking from insurance. What is equivalent to Senior Financial Analyst in banking - Manager/senior manager? Also, where does Associate director align in the banking org hierarchy?

Thanks!

Got a first round interview with AlphaSight out in San Francisco. Any tips or advice?

Can someone give me insights on PwCs case study round? Please DM me

Is there a special title at your company for a Project Manager that works on product development and not an IT project manager?

An example might include launching a new product from conception through form writing, rating, filing, programming, training, and implementation, or the transfer of products from an acquisitions writing company to ours.

Everyone says Geico car insurance is cheap . However for me it is most expensive. I went for Allstate/State farm which were cheaper than Geico. Am I missing something?

Anyone know what TC is approximately for Bus Dev Manager role at DraftKings?

Who’s getting a bivalent?

Anyone else here at Jersey City Smorgasburg?

Little Italy, SD - I’m looking for a room or sublet ASAP for ~1month to start. Please let me know if you have any leads or suggestions on how to find a place. Thank you!!

Tried to get into tech but I don’t know what more they want . Any advice or help would be really appreciated

Hi all , looking for thoughts on best company for sfcc. Is company like Deloitte better or a web agency ?

Hi all,

How many days will it take to allocate Bosch laptop for new lateral joinees?

All time best tactical plan briefing & creative kickoff? What blew minds? What fired the right brain neurons? Out-of-the box meeting structure? Acct briefing:brainstorm ratio? Who drank the KoolAid?

How much time opentext takes to release offer letter? It has been a month now for me, they say it has been pending for approval and do not see any red flag.
What are average yearly hikes in opentext?

If I’m at 150k now as an account director, making a lateral move, what’s the most I could ask for?

11 likes please

Thank you!

Anyone raising desi kids in the US? What are are some of your fears?

Can someone explain KL Rahul to me?

To me he is Kitna L Rahul … never seen him perform in any important match but still vice Captain and always in the 11

Any good india health insurance policy for parents. My ICICI Lombard guy is quoting 96k for 2 years for both parents . 2k per month. I have had it from last 10 yrs so never changed it. Now cost has gone up so thinking of other company ?

SO and I got in to a disagreement on the background of Indian tech CEOs. It appears that they are all from 1 or 2 major communities in India.

While he thinks that its genetics/being naturally gifted that got them to where they are I believe it's the environment & discipline that made them successful. We are not from said communities but curious to hear your thoughts on who is more accurate.

Hey all, do you guys have any recommendations for low carb/high protein Indian diets? I am a South Indian, never feel satiated if I don’t eat my rice. Also not a big fan of rotis. Please pour in what other foods/recipes/advice you have!

Can someone create a bowl for afghan politics please?

Hi NYC desis - Do you guys know of any cooks that can come home and cook Indian food? My in-laws are visiting me end of this month, and they like eating roti, dal, sabji for at least 1 of their meals.

Are remittances / gift sent from US to India (from post tax money) considered for any tax breaks or deductibles in the US?

What’s the best practice for giving notice. Is it suggested to wait till the employment verification from employer abroad (from few years back. For e.g India stint) clears if rest of the background check has cleared.

How do you send i-693 to USCIS? Also, do you attached medical exam reports or just mail filled and signed 693?

Question: Girl friends parents finally came over for a ristha. Everything went great or so I thought but now she wants to time to think about moving forward. The pain point she brought up is that we are in different states and she is feeling pressed. Although in that time she has started communicating less and I literally had to beg her to get on face time. My gut says she wants to end it but unsure. Any advice ? It's been 2 weeks since this event

Trying to decide between Amazon Firestock and Google Chromecast for parents in India. What would be a better pick that’ll allow them to cast movies/shows from all the Indian streaming platforms available now?

Is it worth saving money with 401K or get better rates in FD’s / Post Office etc in India ? FYI 50% match is provided by company for first 5% only

Do any female desis who are married take care of their own parents?

I have an approved i140 from company A, I got an offer from company B but as per their policy new perm will only be applied after 1 year. Wanted to understand if I can jump to company C if B hasn’t stilled filed from Perm? Also what happens if he files and not approved? Can I use my old i140 from company A to jump to company C?

^ You are a fuddu banda

Best desi food recommendations in Toronto doentown?

How many couples here where the husband/male SO is younger than the wife/female SO? And what if the age difference.
To start..I'm 34 and wife is 36.