Starting to get into investing and generally a pretty risk averse person so not out here trying to make fast money. What mediums do people generally use to invest? Think I’m too easily stressed to pick individual stocks, but happy to take suggestions for platforms for both. TIA!

Anyone else seeing the run old gold and hype around it similar to the bitcoin hype at its peak?

Has anyone dealt with Peachtree Residential before? They build homes primarily in Atlanta and Charlotte.

Hey everyone, a bit unorthodox, but if anyone is traveling to Sri Lanka and needs LKR, i’m willing convert for physical USD. Our currency is a bit volatile etc right now so, if interested please PM or leave a comment! TIA (Also free travel advice haha)

Any investment ideas outside of the stock market? Considering farmland but wondering about other options

Any thoughts on the below mix of index funds for a portfolio? Too little? Too much?

VOO
VUG
QQQ
VGT
MGK
VIG

Hello ME fish - any suggestions as to where I could invest reasonably safely if I’m targeting a ~5% return (in USD/AED)? LIV used to be good with their 2% return but that’s decreased now, and I’m looking for a bit higher.

Can anyone suggest if I can make a rental contract with my parents on a 1rupee stamp duty letter for below 1 lakh? If so, can I directly submit that to income tax department while filing the return for claiming refund or should I be disclosing in Deloitte Portal for last FY 2022. Also, I assume 11 months contract doesn't require to be registered with the govt? Please correct me if this is incorrect. Appreciate your suggestions on the above for tax benefit purpose..!!

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Is there restrictions about side work you're allowed to do as a tas professional?
So let's say I wanted to get my Saul Goodman on and prepare tax returns for some side income. Would that be allowed?

Feel like I’m going to turn out to be a loser doing ID and be making crap money forever.

Has anyone ever negotiated having a company pay off their student loans after a certain number of years working there?

Recently received notice from landlord rent is going up ~20%. For reference, it is privately owned condo and did not sign at a COVID discounted rate. Super frustrated. What are others seeing for rent increases?

Succeeding in growth investing - how much is natural brains / talent / intelligence to know what to look at vs. can be learned / hard work?

Obligatory financial info post. 1) size of firm, 2) billable requirements, 3) salary, 4) bonus, 5) quality of life, 6) debt, and and 7) family/married/single. Go!

I just started working as an freelancer and I am paid in USD. How do i encash them in INR? What would be withhold tax deduction? Can someone please help?

How should I potentially think about staying in the US and working here for tech companies in Bay Area Vs going back to work for Indian startups in Bangalore?

Context: 29 Years old, unmarried, Currently at Big4 in a Strategy role, 5 years on H1B remaining, no loan

My company just announced that they will stop matching for the 401K until 2021 (sigh). Do you think I should lower my investment percentage to get more liquid assets that I can use for buying an investment property at the end of the year and extra funds available for school as I return for masters? Or is there a better way to get returns?

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?

I’m originally from Brazil and most of my investments are allocated there.

Brazilian fixed income products are paying 13.25% returns and I’m wondering if it’s a good idea to secure this return in Brazil or if now it’s a good time to build a portfolio with US equities?

(90% of my money is on my Brazilian portfolio)

Can't register for binance or bittrex 😮

Looking for referrals in London/UK. Currently I don't have work permit and would need company sponsored visa. 5+ years of experience in IT, present location is India, any help would be greatly appreciated.

I am looking for sr Engineer/ sr executive/Assistant manager positions in Manufacturing/SCM areas . Kindly refer me for any open positions.

Hi everyone,

I created a Web API project on .Net 6 and hosted it on GitHub. But the swagger UI page is not loading.

Does anyone have any ideas to resolve this issue?

I tried to find the solution but couldn't get it.

I enabled the CORS policy and also added code for the production environment.

Please help.

What's the salary range for a 9 YOE consulting manager in the UAE?

How many years of experience would someone coming in at SC 3 have? How about SC2? Thanks in advance!

Hi,

I have given interview to TCS on 28th September, after 2 days got a mail saying that to upload documents I have done that. Today I got a call saying that from TCS and asked me, have you attended any interview I said yes and also said documents uploaded. Then she asked me there is a need in direct project are you okay with technical round and I said yes. Then she said thanks and disconnected.

I am Fully confused about this process can some one clear me from this please.

12/10 Thread (BC):

Ranting on H1B transfer process: LCA submitted for approval on January 6th. Still haven’t heard anything. My start date is 2/22/2021 but I really can’t wait to submit my notice...oh the waiting game...

Compensation estimates for a role like this? Glassdoor estimates $51k. Does that sound accurate for right out of college?

HR coordinator
0-1 YOE
Chicago
Tech
~350 employees

How many rounds of interviews will be there in TCS? I have attended two technical telephonic.

Welcome! Hopefully this is a good space for professionals working in the mental health sector to make connections and feel connected. This is a safe space, so feel free to talk about difficult situations and bounce ideas off others. Dude to the nature of this profession, there may be uncomfortable topics discussed in this forum.

Hello! I’m a 25 yo male looking for a roommate to rent a 2b2b in downtown/uptown Dallas in June. Dm if you’re interested! Thanks!

Tell day 8th Nov!

How many of you have worried about finding a job outside of education since everyone is leaving?

New to IT B2B marketing. Any advice on how to educate myself with IT? Any classes, books, etc. that you recommend?

My dream is to be a full time property investor (buy, renovate, build, sell, rent etc). I’m saving to buy my first property to fix up. Anyone have any tips to get started?

Is now a “good time” to be purchasing more shares of mutual funds I like? Every time I check the price it’s almost at its 52-week high so I’m concerned about “buying high” but also don’t want so much cash sitting in my savings account 🤦🏻‍♀️ help!

What are the best tax optimized investments from post-tax (take home) salary? i.e how can you defer and/or reduce/minimize tax on investments, and what are these investments.

Forgive me if this is a stupid question- but if Trump bails out Oil and Gas companies, could Chesapeake be a steal at 17 cents?

Thoughts on vanguard money market funds to replace HYSA in today’s market?

What's your target retirement savings? Target age? Combined or single?

Bitcoin plunged yesterday. Buying opportunity?

I don’t get why even the most reputable financial news still try to attribute market moves to people. It’s not individual investors who are in control of day-to-day moves anymore, it’s algorithms.

Thoughts on a HYSA vs Vanguard Money Market Fund. Most HYSA are at ~1% and Vanguard MMF is at 1.3%. Should I park my money in a MMF long term, even when banks raise their interest rates?

I’m getting ~2k in federal tax refund this year. Why is it so high? I heard that most ppl pay additional tax or get smaller refunds. Is my salary being withheld at a higher rate? I’m in my second year of employment.

Just passed $1m net worth and thinking about umbrella insurance. Any recs for carriers/strategy?

Anyone having experience with opening a brokerage account for an organization (single member llc ideally)? I have a question regarding the set up.

Thoughts on VBIRX as a short-term (1-3 year) savings vehicle? Split with a HYSA.

Help! In the final stages of closing a house purchase for $330k. Appraisal came at $311k ~6%less than the sale price. I myself planned for only 5% down on the original sale price. Contd...

What is the best way to get euros out without fees and at the actual exchange rate? Is it best to use an ATM at the destination or is there a better alternative?

Moving from Canada to the US. Anyone have recommendations on best credit cards to apply for to start building credit and that either leverage Canadian credit or don’t require credit? Have heard Amex and RBC (and a few other larger banks) seem most straightforward but open to ideas.

Pre-approved for a home but the rate lock expired and now we have to re apply. My husband lets me know his credit score dropped 111 points because of credit card utilization. Even if we get it below 30% ( which we can) not sure it will quickly reflect. I also added him as an authorized user on a high limit credit card I have. Any other suggestions besides trading him in lbs

Anyone have a lawyer or personal finance advisor they trust and recommend in NYC? Post MBA and new to the city; I need to buckle down and finally get a will and outside $ advice on taxes.

Are Vanguard target funds good options to invest my 401k money in?

Im looking to buy a home, program is zero down (no PMI). I make 150k base salary; take home 8k mon. Im looking to buy a house under 350k in my area. Im looking at a payment of about 3k including prop. taxes in a newly gentrifying area. My plan is to house-hack and in a year move out. Is this monthly payment too high? I have under 10k student loans (will get wiped) and no other payments. I want to make sure I can afford it even without tenants just in case.