Recently married and trying to understand what benefit it is for taxes. How is the joint deduction beneficial at all if it’s just standard X 2? Like, if both couple make the same amount it’s not any different than taking standard each.

Can I receive rent on H1? How can that be accounted towards the end of the FY?

Anyone own a condo and tenting it out in the DMV area? What HOA/Condo Fee are you looking at? Is $590 too much for an investment property? TIA!

I just got a new job offer (3.5 YOE, strategy at late stage startup) for $125,000, sweet benefits, and $60k stock options.

I already notice that I want more despite not even receiving one paycheck. Previously made $85k.

Why am I like this?

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

My son made 11k on Doge but it is a joke coin. Put some money into SHIBA another joke coin. I knew all the cryptos would come back after the big fall. It was an opportunity to buy. Polygon has held up through all this because of the news from Deutche Bank. Look at the real cryptos. Bought these.

I’m 25 living in Chicago, decent paying jobs, no bills/loans. Is it best to rent or own?

First time investor in the US. Any suggestions on books / blogs to read to get smart. Where do people typically invest given all the client related policies in place for consulting firms?

What’s up with people talking about withdrawing from retirement due to CARES Act and investing elsewhere?

Anyone been able to work from Dubai for a UK/US firm and benefit from no taxes? I know if you are a US citizen you pay taxes where you are globally, but if you are British, then you only pay income tax on UK income - so if you live more than half the year abroad you are classed as non-domicile resident, but wanted to hear if anyone’s done this or heard about it?

Investor’s Business Daily: worthwhile?

When in your pregnancy did you (1) purchase life insurance and (2) have a will drawn up?

Need to urgently find a 500k job. Can't keep up with mortgages with anything less. Any advice?

Is anyone familiar with McKenna Capital? I’m interested in investing in a real estate syndicate and McKenna looks compelling. Hard to tell if they are legit or potential scam?

Any recommendations on credit cards with lounge access? Currently have the Chase Sapphire Reserve which has Priority Pass, but have been turned away from lounges not accepting PP at peak times

Have about 5k to invest - should I do FXAIX or FSKAX?

Looking into credit card, most likely between emirates nbd Bonvoy card or the Emirates offering. Anything better out there? What has been your experience. My understanding is you can convert the emirates points to Bonvoy? Not sure if the same works Bonvoy —> emirates.

I recently signed up for a 0% interest (for 15 months) credit card to help with paying off credit card debt. I’m happy with the decision. However, I’m uncertain about the best way to use my upcoming..

Trying to decide it I want to stay in consulting or move to PM. I have an opportunity to jump ship but I am not sure. Any suggestions?

Hi! I'm not a Lawyer/Attorney (yet!), but I am hoping to attend Law School next Fall. Currently studying for the LSAT and hoping to know how y'all were able to improve your LSAT score?

Is fashionphile a legitimate place to buy a Chanel bag if it comes with an authenticity card? I know that there is at least some risk, but I’m trying to gauge if this a reputable enough place to spend so much money. Thanks!

Any openings for UiPath solution architect or lead positions in India.. Preferably Hyderabad

How is everyone feeling amidst these layoffs? Hope everyone is taking care of themselves!

Question for the old timers. What was it like when the ad industry was doing really well?

What’re the best neighborhoods for going out in Denver? Moving there for summer and trying to get a lay of the land. Hobbies include drinking, drinking outside, drinking on rooftops, drinking by pool

Thoughts on the following neighborhoods: 1) area south of Chatfield Lake; 2) Roxborough Park. We are a family with a middle school aged child (and late 30s). Thanks!

Anyone else having a very slow start to February?

Hi all got selected in Infosys, any idea what will be my take home if i get CTC of 16 lpa... The HR told my VP will be 15% so excluding vp it's going to be 13.6.. so now what wil be my take home... Any guesses.. TIA...

I’m considering investing into a special purpose vehicle (SVP) that would invest into a first round capital raise for a cannabis saas company...what are some of the key questions I should ask/consider? The company has already received seed capital from a couple big names.

I dint feel happy when my bf proposed me for marriage.. i am not able to understand why..he is very nice guy, we have been dating for almost 4 years but honestly, in these 4 years, i never had that butterflies feelings with him never ever. Its just that we are comfortable with each other as a person thats it and we started dating.
Whats wrong with me..i am also not sure if i want marry him..

Met a guy thru a mutual friends. Our first date was a day trip together. He couldnt come to a group event this week bc of work but I ended up to his house to hookup after (my idea). He hasnt texted me about meeting up this weekend...do you think i should text him? Getting feelings for him and worried i should back off before getting hurt.

Any recommendations for hikes/nature walks up to 2 hours away?

I feel like my insurance company bait and switched me. For initial prescription and subsequent refill was $0. Went to pick up today and was going to be $500. Glad there’s alternatives but who would pay $500 for a month’s worth of pills.

Hi, I am living in pg near gtp office whose rent is very high. So searching for a single sharing room in a 2bhk flat or in a good pg with decent rent. So is there anyone searching for female roommate near gtp Kormangala or do anyone living in good pg with decent rent. Please DM me. Also searching for some North indian friends to hang out.

Can someone help me understand (or point to a detailed resource) that highlights differences between IBM Infosphere, IGC, Information Server and Business Glossary?

Anyone else feel the customer service at W hotels is really bad?

Anyone involved in pro bono consulting? Particularly interested in opportunities for junior level consultants.

If I get laid off, I have a previous colleague that started a cybersecurity company. I would love to get involved on the business side of it. Any pointers on skills that are attractive in this realm for a startup? Would be mostly (if not all) federal defense contracting clients. I’m currently in Deloitte’s cyber risk practice but my background and passion is in accounting and finance, and business operations. Graduated in 2017 so still early career.

Recommendations for a keyboard? I’m quite illiterate in this topic, and I ordered a random one off Amazon and it’s quite noisy, and not very ergonomic

Any story to share if you are caught knowingly or unknowingly trading on a non approved broker platform for stocks

Anyone have a mask for sale in the DC area? Family member is lab staff conducting COVID testing and their facility ran out of masks a while ago.

Beside toastmasters, what are other ways to improve communication and public speaking skills? Books, podcasts...?

What are your book recommendations?

Anyone else think they dont do a good job? Everyday I feel down because I feel that I am not doing as well as other people at work.

West Monroe Partners is growing! We are hiring a lot in our Operations, Healthcare, and Technology consulting practices. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Anyone been to the Harvard Extension School - Consultant’s Toolkit program? Any insights to share?

Any consultants grounded in Chicago this week? down for happy hour at the Westin ORD?

Do you guys have Any good books on business? Not those self help books

Top consulting firms for building mobile apps - IOS or Android?

How can I help people in an impactful way during this corona crisis? My bonus hit and I found out I’m getting another raise amid all of this and I want to help people who are struggling. TIA!

Does EY provide tuition reimbursement / MBA sponsorship? I know Deloitte has GSAP, but I wasn’t sure if EY has something similar. If so, what are the requirements?