Thinking of doing a home renovation. Currently have $265k remaining on a house that would sell for $425k. Plan is to double square footage by adding a floor; full master plan would cost around $400k and make the house worth around $750k. We'll start out with a phase 1 that costs around $300k (with as little as possible coming out of pocket) and then save for phase 2.

Anyone have experience doing something like this? Any particular areas to watch out for?

Would you wait for the market to cool down (if it does at all) instead of rush to buy a single-family home esp in north Dallas areas like Prosper, Celina?
Currently, observing homes at ~$250/sq ft in these areas?

Does it make sense to take out money to max out one's Roth IRA during the 2 years of b-school? Anticipate making more than the income limit for contribution post graduation and thereafter.

Off topic sorry : can we mention house property monthly maintenance during ITR from exemptions and deductions

My new job allows employees to make after-tax (different from Roth) 401k contributions. I understand the benefit of getting more money into a Roth account, but since the earnings are taxed (CONT)

DDD is up 80% today....just sold half of my shares to lock in some profit. I’m new to this selling game (have always been a long holder). Is it a good strategy to wait for it to dip back and buy more? Or am I not doing the Math right here...

Looking for investment ideas with pros and cons. I took out a HELOC for 1 million (intro 2% for 1 year and after that prime plus a few basis points). My question is what are some good ways to invest using that amount.

I am based in the Bay area (Silicon Valley).

1. Buy a property and rent it out. Rent should be enough to cover interest plus property tax on a $1 million property. Property appreciates. That home then becomes my retirement home in future...continued

Tax advantaged Bitcoin. Open an IRA that allows you to hold Bitcoin along with your other stocks and ETFs. https://www.retirewithchoice.com?kid=1CBKXY

How do y’ll save money on taxes? Other than obvious routes like 401k.

What’s the best real estate shop in Dallas? Not including Winstead or Jackson Walker.

Should I refinance my student loans now or later? SO is in school another year with ~$100k in federal unsubsidized loans, at an average of 6.5% APR, 10 year term.

Would it be possible to offer professional tax advice/services on websites like Fiver? I am looking for extra ways to earn income.

RANGE ROVER SPORT 😬

Who has experience with them? I want to buy a 2012-2013 Range Rover sport or Land Rover Range Rover low mileage. Ideally between 40k and 60k miles. Not too worried about gas because I drive about 60 miles per week.

I’m somewhat hesitant on the reliability; I’ll get an extended warranty ($4k to $6k purchase).

Dealerships are still charging exorbitant prices for their vehicles. I.e CARMAX is overcharging by $10-15k for a 2011 Range Rover Sport. I’m waiting for a good deal!

Hi is anyone doing coliving anywhere in the US and can recommend houses? I’m looking to move fairly soon for 1-3 months. Thanks!

This week in homebuying horror stories: offered $60k (10%) over asking on a house. Got beat by a last minute all-cash offer from an out of state buyer who was buying sight-unseen.

This is the worst.

How much do y’all typically pay in rent?

Still buying!! Will keep on buying...let see how low it can go

Anyone know of any North Star Resource Group financial advisors? Do they feel supported there? Mentored there?

Best high risk high reward investments to retire early?

What are some of the REITs you have invested in? Any suggestions on things to look out for while researching REITs?

Thomas J. Watson (IBM) said "the way to succeed is to double your failure rate" and that's always stuck with me

Seeking to hire a TA specialist with executive search experience. This would be a remote position.

Also, looking to fulfill a HR Director opportunity located in Punta Guarda, FL.

I thought I found the perfect position in March but I was let go today. I was blindsided. Never a complaint, my reviews were excellent and I got along well with the owners. My only issue was the PEO not speaking with me and going directly to the owners with her agenda. I asked ownership to work with me and I would pull the PEO in, if necessary. Apparently, they have a longstanding friendship and he does not think of them as a vendor as a friend. She suggested a on-site PEO rep and out I go!

I am an independent contractor looking for a new position in HR Management. I am open to relocation. Are there any leads?

I felt like a walking zombie during thanksgiving, barely eating and barely talking. My family is small and I told them ahead of time my relationship ended. I focused on my niece and nephews, cried when I wanted to and slept from 8pm-noon for the last 5 days. Showered once or twice. That’s the best I could do and that’s OK right now. I’m back in my apartment, just trying to take it one day at a time, and not re read his texts too much. My birthday is Thursday 🙄

What would recruiters think of career gaps after working for 3 years right after college

I am 39, have a 4 year old and starting a 529 plan. I live in NJ and wanted to know how much should I plan on putting in the 529 plan for his education?

Anyone noticed that employer pf is too low in offer letter. It's not 12% of basic part of ctc.

Pls note - Employeer pf of 7.5lac in a year is tax free.

I know most of the questions here will be on sexism or inclusion of POC but can we talk about ageism? Once we reach a certain age should we just leave the agency business? Is that fair?

Anyone used the Dubai remote working visa yet? How had it worked with your firm?

What does a person do when they’re uninspired by their career? I used to have a lot of passion for my work, but over the past 3-4 years the flame in me got smothered.

How do I professionally communicate that my team’s constant check-ins are excessive and unnecessary lol

Any advice on networking to find a new role? I've worked in the same place for so long and I'm not sure how to get started.

Hello Everyone, What is it like to work as an "IT Research Specialist" at Ford Motor Company?

Any good books/reads to learn aspects of Account Management / Engagement Management in context of tech consulting?

Does anyone wear beltless dress pants without a suit jacket? Refreshing my wardrobe and wondering if I should get a few pairs of dress pants without belt loops.

Can anyone please help me to understand BNYM salary structure, is they are not considering PF ? What are the grade are there for 10 years of experience

This will be my first time for increment cycle in IBM india. May I know how much I should be expecting or consider as a good numbers in hike of my salary?

Years of exp: 8+
Band: 7B
Fixed salary is 16 lpa

My new job allows employees to make after-tax (different from Roth) 401k contributions. I understand the benefit of getting more money into a Roth account, but since the earnings are taxed (CONT)

DDD is up 80% today....just sold half of my shares to lock in some profit. I’m new to this selling game (have always been a long holder). Is it a good strategy to wait for it to dip back and buy more? Or am I not doing the Math right here...

Have to donate my old car. What precautions I need to take. Should I start with donation companies which tow the cars..my car is sitting outside driveway for 1.5 yr. Do I need to pay anything to the donation company.

Are people seeing housing prices go down in your respective areas? By how much and where are you at?

Looking for investment ideas with pros and cons. I took out a HELOC for 1 million (intro 2% for 1 year and after that prime plus a few basis points). My question is what are some good ways to invest using that amount.

I am based in the Bay area (Silicon Valley).

1. Buy a property and rent it out. Rent should be enough to cover interest plus property tax on a $1 million property. Property appreciates. That home then becomes my retirement home in future...continued

Should I refinance my student loans now or later? SO is in school another year with ~$100k in federal unsubsidized loans, at an average of 6.5% APR, 10 year term.

Dead cat bounce

Would it be possible to offer professional tax advice/services on websites like Fiver? I am looking for extra ways to earn income.

RANGE ROVER SPORT 😬

Who has experience with them? I want to buy a 2012-2013 Range Rover sport or Land Rover Range Rover low mileage. Ideally between 40k and 60k miles. Not too worried about gas because I drive about 60 miles per week.

I’m somewhat hesitant on the reliability; I’ll get an extended warranty ($4k to $6k purchase).

Dealerships are still charging exorbitant prices for their vehicles. I.e CARMAX is overcharging by $10-15k for a 2011 Range Rover Sport. I’m waiting for a good deal!

Best high risk high reward investments to retire early?

I am 39, have a 4 year old and starting a 529 plan. I live in NJ and wanted to know how much should I plan on putting in the 529 plan for his education?

Hoping to invest long term in a decent dividend ETF, but more research= more confusion. High vs Growth, Qualified vs Unqualified...etc. Can any1 share tips on how 2 decide or share some ETF that......

Hi! I have an extra $50K sitting in my savings account that I'm not totally sure what to do with. I'm split between just keeping it in there or investing it. I'd love to buy a property in the next year or two and would use that money as part of a down payment. Should I let it sit in savings for that purpose?

Looking for a friendly discussion here... don’t know if there is a straight forward answer, but why are we allowed to put more in a 401k vs an IRA? They are essentially the same thing (correct me if I’m oversimplifying) with the main difference being 401ks are provided by employers. Do you feel like this could be a contributor to the wealth gap? 401ks are more of the norm at white collar jobs and a lot of companies don’t offer one. Is it fair? Talk to me.

I have 20k sitting in a savings account currently, I don’t have much investing experience and was wondering if anyone can provide some low risk advice on how to invest this money/grow it

VTI or VOO??

Anyone used Savebetter as their investing platform? Any thoughts on the risk involved?