Should I get an Amex platinum? Wait for the 100k offer? Or just sign up to earn points? (I hear it costs around 80$?/year) I have about 1k in expenses every week (no flights)

That Carlos Matos Bitconnect video still makes me laugh.. hope everyone stayed away from anything that tried to combine crypto and lending.

Anyone got a loan with Guaranteed Rate? Started looking for a condo(Chicago) and keep seeing them pop up. Looks like they charge $1290 lender fee, but wanted to see if anyone had experience with them

Just got my offer accepted for a house in San Jose. Shopping for interest rate now:
Should I got for
7ARM - 4.25% interest rate
30 fixed - 4.75 % interest rate

Banker is recommending 7ARM but wanted to get general opinion as well.

Thoughts?

New to the country. I need to fill the W-4 tax form and I don't know if I am eligible to any tax credits. Do I have the opportunity to change this later?

Trump just signed an EO banning any new work visas. As someone on a work visa, I am going through Twitter to find more information and I couldn’t believe the amount of hate I am seeing in this country for legal immigrants. As co-workers, do you guys really think that immigrants are stealing your jobs?

Looking for a financial advisor to help us begin investing - any recommendations? Is $30K enough to start with?

Can you set automatic investments in TD Ameritrade? Looking to DCA at the start of every month into index funds without having to manually buy. Thanks!

Has anyone tried to sell miles or points through one a site. I have a family member looking to do it and I had never looked into. Any experiences? Pros cons

Need advice for a paper in MBA program. What’s the absolute *WORST* financial product you can think of? Insurance, annuities, mutual funds, savings accounts... (and can’t be payday loans)

Hey, visiting Austin from the north and think I wanna move here. Looking for a house . Single family 3 bd + and 2ba + . Wondering what good affordable neighborhoods to look in! Ideas and housing advice are more than welcome !!

I was one of the first people to get a CSR when it first came out - can I downgrade to a CSP and get the CSP bonus? Or how do I take advantage of the 100k CSP signup bonus?

I’ve been thinking about getting into real estate investing. Not right now but later down the road. I’ve been trying to save up for a down payment. What are some good resources for a beginner? Blogs, YouTube, books etc I’m not looking for paid courses because I will be learning at a slow pace. Any help will be appreciated.

Looking to move out of California, and considering buying a townhome in Atlanta for ~$650k. Any thoughts on the Atlanta real estate market?

Hi everyone!

Wanted to know if Amex uses a lot of proprietary softwares/ processes which have no value outside of Amex?

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?

Cons of moving 75% of my savings to an Intermediate US Treasury ETF (SCHR)? I wouldn’t mind losing 4-5% if the market rallies, but would rather put cash to work if the market keeps tanking

This is a noob question. What do I do with this meme stock I purchased? I only invested a grand. Do I sell when it’s high and get out of it? Or hold on to it? I know nothing about trading.

Diwali gift scene at GDS??

Just got a verbal offer for experienced analyst position at a middle market investment bank in Chicago. What should I expect/negotiate for in terms of salary and bonus?

Fishes,
Does UST has office in Kolkata? Pls let me know if anyone working in Kolkata or doing WFH. Need to discuss accordingly in HR round.

Is there any room to negotiate pay rates with state hospitals that have set rates based on level of experience? Also what are the pros and cons of working for state teaching hospitals?

Any potential flags/benefits for dual agency? My agent and the seller's agent work for the same company.

Just went on a 3 week vacation to India. Still flying high from it. If you need a hardcore change in perspective. Get your asses over there. Life is good people. Life is good.

How do you deal with a boss that wants you to quit and is becoming increasingly more abusive. But you haven’t found a job yet and need this job financially.

CD in Detroit ? Any idea?

Hoping for a bump at next review. Should I mention it now? Will either kick epic ass or fail massively in the next few months.

Anyone getting or heard H1B RFEs or denials for the third term of three years post I140 approval?

That Carlos Matos Bitconnect video still makes me laugh.. hope everyone stayed away from anything that tried to combine crypto and lending.

all of my puts are taking turns and sometimes all together in toying with my back hole but diamond hands 🤷🏻‍♂️

New to Miami and need to find a new psychiatrist. Could you recommend someone? Thank you so much!

Is anyone’s wfh office chair getting less “springy” over time? Mine just doesn’t have the same umph it had before, constantly lowering throughout the day.

How much did you spend on your wedding? Do you regret it? Also please share the location of your wedding if possible. Thank you!

Hello,

My friend joined RBS with 18 LPA (1,80,000 is the retirement funding) rest comes in basic & benefit funding. What will be the monthly in hand amount?

Got a 1 rating and getting promoted 😎

Guys I'm planning to buy some formal shoes as my WFO is starting from next Month can u please suggest me some from Flipkart?
As I'm a newbie I don't know anything.(about office wears)
Just guide me 😂

What firm has the best tuition assistance and/or sponsorship program?

Grown men should not be allowed to wear shorts other than while participating in athletic activities. Makes them look like overgrown boys.

Any recs for CIPM study books?

Waiting to board and it feels like I've been awake for hours. Truth is I've been up for only an hour and half 😲

What's the best consulting firms for H1B folks who have studied masters in STEM here? Got a cousin graduating this fall and he needs to know H1B/GC policies.

One more day...then freedom for two weeks🎯

Wealth of experience working in the Bay Area with pre ipo clients going through funding/ working on pitch books etc.

My hometown has a growing tech scene but little funding. Was thinking of parlaying these experiences and starting a bit of a consulting operations to connect the two

Anyone with insight on how I might go about doing this? Would love to chat!

Any book recommendations for philosophy, psychology, and business? Or any book you read last year changed your values? Going to fly international, gonna read it on flight. 😍

I have like 9 million things I need to do and I just want to hibernate.

Tax senior wanting to go into consulting at Deloitte. What do I do? Go.

What's the deal with PTO, holidays, and utilization?

So i have been fortunate that i have managed to go through my career without the need for a degree. I was lucky enough to have been hired by one of the worlds top consulting firms, worked with a whole lot of big clients and travelled a lot. It's gotten to the point where I am not even asked about the lack of a degree on my resume. Personally though, it bothers me. I have a whole bunch of certifications in my industry…but just no formal degree. (cont'd)

When you talk in American accent with recruiters, do they still ask “if you need visa sponsorship”? Can any recruiter chime in please? Are they trained to tell if anyone is potentially “international” candidate, hence asking the question selectively at their discretion?

I got an email from a Cybersecurity Advisory Partner with the subject "Catch-up". Last week we all rolled-off from project abruptly b/c the client terminated the contract. Am I getting laid off?

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?

Masters baby what a time

EY SC Tech Transformation.

Told during HR screen that I'm looking for 135-145 but have space to negotiate. Given verbal offer and currently already getting background checked. HR calls me and says they can only do 110 with no sign on bonus? She even asked me if it's too low to continue. Is this even normal?
NYC and 4 YOE. 2 in industry.

Favorite guilty pleasure meal on the road?