Thinking of buying a used car to adventure around in-- what should i know about buying a car in CA?

Have any of you considered FIRE? I'm sure some of the partners are young and rich enough to retire. So why not say screw working until 60 and to hell with the pension? Travel the world and live life while I can?

Wise to have a joint account with your SO, especially if you are making significantly more? He's pushing for it, and is pretty good with his money.

I have an expiring British Airways credit I need to use in January or February. Options are Lisbon, Paris, Rome and Athens. Anyone have thoughts on any of those in the winter/off season?

I'm coming from the US - my flight credit is use-it-or-lose-it so I'm trying not to spend much more than the original credit.

Anyone here refinance successfully with SOFI after I-140 was approved by I-485 is pending?

Hi all, I’m in the north east metro area and due to the current RE market we decided to look into PA specifically Lancaster. Anyone in this market and have any thoughts on where it’s headed? We’re looking purchasing a single family property all cash at 110k that rents for $1100 a month. The last owner bought for 35k like 15 years ago 😩 but hoping buying and holding for a few years will give a equal or greater returns over the long run.

This is a post to reach out to Indian professionals working in US. How do you feel about investments in India vs Investments in the United States, all inclusive - real estates and stocks ETFs
TIA

When to buy back in to triple leveraged etfs 🔮

I paid off all my debt (mostly student loans) earlier this year and haven’t changed my spending or lifestyle and the savings have been piling up. It’s getting addicting just watching it jump up after every paycheck. Feels amazing to no longer be in crippling debt and finally move on with my life.

What is the future value proposition of the 401k Advisor in your opinion?

There has to be a point where focusing on minute details generates diminishing marginal returns.

Can folks recommend good investment options for gaining Compound Interest, high returns long terms in your financial portfolio. Have regular 401k, share holding, kids 529 r plan, hsa saving account, very limited exposure and currently downward trending stock and crypto. Any recommendations? Also do folks have any fiduciary investment planners that u can recommend

Has anyone tried UPS or Fedex pick up for moving boxes without a car? How’s the pricing? Hard to get an accurate quote

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What is the point of a savings account if year-over-year inflation exceeds the APY rate?

Is it possible to give a real estate a budget you want to work with in terms of how much you’re willing to pay a month and see what they can get you?

How much should I invest in buying a HOME as my primary residence.

Current TC: 200k
Net worth: 300k, readily available 170k in stocks, hysa and cash
Current rent: 2000 per month
Age: 30

Wonder if anyone has any excel model or a rule to determine how much I can afford or should go for?

If u have a house under my name if i move it to an llc what happens? Do i refinance to prevent a due on sale clause?

What's the best airline stock to get into before the possible travel rebound next year? Do you also get in now or Q1/Q2?

Anyone else considering putting a sizable chunk of their savings in $AMZN? I put 10k in last year and I’ve already made 40%.

Can someone explain to me what a back door IRA is and how it works? I’m making over the income limit to contribute to any standard IRA and am maxing out my 401 K but no company matching program so I’m wondering whether I should be doing more

Email on your phone. Why do you or why don’t you have it? Pros and cons?

Anyone aware of ways of getting discounted 4-5 day lift passes? Specifically at aspen? 😬

Question.
If I sourced a creative team, sold the hiring managers on taking a chance on them and they get hired and that team ends up creating huge award-winning work, do I get to use that as a cont..

Hi Folks,

I have my interview on Monday for Data Scientist position at Walmart Global Tech India
First round is ML engineering Aspect round
Can some tell what should I prepare?
Should I focus on coding or machine learning algorithms?

What will be the hike % for M leval in EAS IPM ?

Looking for Ramadan specials to watch and bond with my family. Anybody have good suggestions? Thank you in advance

Is there a reason to get the luxury SPG amex if I got the new Chase Marriott card like a month ago?

Guys how is PWC hyd, bhopal or Dehradun location? Do we receive same treatment (hikes, perks and growth) wrt to blore nd Kolkata?

Microsoft started recruitment for Kolkata region for data scientists.
Great news for Kolkata.

Took 10mg Adderall xr at 1230 today and fall asleep at 5pm. Is this normal?

I’ve been having insomnia lately (around 1 month). Tried the usual, lighter dinners, no caffeine etc. with no improvement…. Have been taking Focalin for +\- 8 months. I‘m mindful of timing as well to not interfere with sleep my schedule. Now I wonder if switching to Vyvanse or something else might help.
Any experience with switching ADHD meds to improve sleep?

What's the best rent splitter online? Most accurate for sqft, etc?

Do you hear anything after a Bain sova assessment in any case?

My local Safeway is already stocking Valentine's Day chocolates. What would they do without holiday candy to sell? Is this their main purpose? I wonder what they do in off season (if that exists)

On what website can you search an attorney who is admitted in New York? To confirm their bad admission etc. TIA - I’m not in the US.

Is there anything similar to the INDIRECT function that I can use to build a formula reference to another workbook? INDIRECT creates errors when the referenced workbook is closed..

Moving to the Bay Area this summer from chicago. Any recommendations for good luxury apartments in Palo Alto, Redwood City or Mountain View? Also how critical is it to have your own car? I live in downtown chicago currently where everything is walking distance

Holys*it, the seller accepted my offer, i’ll be owning a condo. Surreal! Did i make the right decision in this environment??? 😱

Currently I pay $1900 for a brand new & modern 1BHK in the Greater NYC area. Moving to SF later this year. Any recommendations on how much to budget for SF? Will be working in Downtown area & currently got a car. I am little bit divided on whether to sell the car or move it to SF.

Looking for a good neighbourhood and ok with 30 minute commute to work.

Hi guys,
Going to my first 49ers game this weekend and was wondering what do you guys recommend for pre game, Tailgate in the parking lot? Or how early could I go have a couple beers in the bars by the gates. Thanks!

Hi all! Any one have an opinion for average rent for a studio in Oakland / Berkeley/ Sf for a ~30 min commute to Embarcadero area in SF? I’m evaluating a job offer and debating whether it’s worth moving out to there from NYC.

Hi Bay Area 🐠, would you recommend any reliable “man and van” type movers in SF?

Very random- I need to buy my son a suit. 5’3, 120 lbs. Likely a very small sized men’s suit. He is not happy about wearing a suit so looking for a place to take him to try on lots of suits. Also not trying to spend a ton on a suit he will put grow in 6 months. Any suggestions? Best nordstroms rack in the Bay Area? Will drive!

Anyone move from the bay side of the east bay to the 680 valley? We’ve been here for a year and are having a hard time adjusting to the weather and wondering if we’ll ever get used to it. We love getting outdoors but have felt like we’ve spent the better part of this summer inside just because of how hot it’s been. How do you keep up with the same level of activity with kids (running, cycling , hiking) while staying cool?

SO and I (no kids) will be moving to Bay Area in early 2020 with a car. Both will be working in the Palo Alto / Mountain View Area. Better to just live where we work or possible to commute from SF?

best burger place with chicken options?

I’m moving to SF at the end of summer. Is it common for single people in their early 30s to have roommates?

I could afford a $4k 1bd/1ba place and understand the HCOL, but that much for rent seems excessive to live close to work in downtown SF especially with student loans, etc.

Best way to spend a couple days off right now in the bay? Dying to do something outdoors.

Been away from SF for 8 months. How is SF now?

Any facial recommendations in the city?

Any moms on here that absolutely love their company and feel 100% supported?

Hey guys! I’m looking to shift careers. I’ve been in the restaurant industry for 7 years now. Before that I’ve worked in an office, retail, banking, sales and was a correctional officer. I have a BA in criminal justice that I have yet to use. I really want an office job that pays well, but I’ve had no luck finding someone to hire me, actually even getting an interview most likely due to lack of experience. I’m open to options or if anyone knows a company that’s hiring that would be great!

Best neighborhoods for mid twenties couple for a decent price? Would prefer to be near good restaurants and hopefully around other young people. New to SF so not sure how common this is but love buildings with a gym!

How much are you all paying for yard work and house help in the bay area? New to the city. New house. And no time to take care of these. But also worried about spending too much

Hey all, been sucked into a busy project and haven't had time to make plans for the weekend. New to San Jose. Looking for things to do, places to explore, restaurants/experiences to try. Please please please help me.