This is an annoying question but it reflects how I’m feeling, so please spare me the snark. I’m under 40, have a $20m nw, and am nervous about retiring early. There’s some deep psychological concerns I have about the market dipping or other expenses being higher or my kids needing something. Anyone else feel this way?

How is everyone doing? And are you currently working while everything is going on?

I got an offer for senior Salesforce associate for support project. The skill set mentioned was LWC, apex and configuration. Wanted to understand how the work will be for Salesforce support in PWC.

Tired of your job and want to come to KPMG Cyber Services? Drop me a burner here.

For exhibits to motions/responses in federal court, do law clerks prefer (1) citations to doc numbers or (2) attach exhibits to motion, even if the docs have already been filed with the court.

I just gave notice. I’ll need to take some of my work products with me because I’m flying solo. What is the best way of leaving the firm with some of your work products besides taking photos of them? 🥲

How do you spend your precious unwinding time after work? I love binge watching tv shows but realize it’s probably not the healthiest way to wind after a stressful day. Anything fun / low stress yall do?

Note; working out is not a relaxing activity for me so don’t even start with that. Also I am single and have no kids so ..

Has anyone on here moved from IB to management consulting as an experienced hire? How do you view the decision in retrospect?

What is your definition of “underwater”? As in number of hours

Hi 🐟,
My team is growing (Human Capital M&A space)...
- senior director level M&A lead role, responsible for people related M&A considerations from due diligence through integration
- Sr. Mgr level People and Culture team member focused on leadership, org readiness, and EE experience for acquired entities
- Analyst for our HC M&A team supporting a variety of activities across the M&A life cycle.
DM me if interested. Great oppty to join a growing team in a highly acquisitive organization.

I can manage my classroom better if I don’t respond to emails outside of office hours. This gives my mind a break and by consequence refreshes me for the next day. It also sets a boundary.

Anyone in on IPOF call options?

Planning a southern Germany and Switzerland trip over Xmas - must visit cities??

I'm going to Machu Picchu next month with my brother and hiking the Inca trail. Any recommendations on what I absolutely need to bring for the hike? Anyone who hiked the Inca trail take like a battery pack or something with them for their camera?

Also, I'm considering bringing my drone even tho I know I can't take it into any of the sacred places like Machu picchu. I also have to register it with customs when I get into the country. Is it still worth taking? I can use it around Cusco and Lima

I am thinking of traveling from VA to NYC and NYC to Montreal, then Toronto to Michigan and then back to VA from michigan from Oct to mid November.. Any recommendations for scenic drives ( fall colors) or attractions along the way...can I see Northern lights in Canada at that time of the year?

Best advice I've heard to ensure you get through busy season: Don't get drunk at company outings.

Does EXL have an internal forum where employees sell out the cars after lease is over?
Or even lease transfer?

Single and childless but would like kids. High income and maxing out all tax advantaged accounts I can but was thinking of starting a 529 in my own name to be transferred to future kids. If I don’t have kids maybe transfer it to my nephew. Thoughts, pros, cons?

Can someone help me with this? I had a low utilization since pandemic, I.e., ~sub 5%, but never missed any payments. Would credit score be impacted if only one line of credit with a low utilization?

Too few accounts currently paid as agreed
FICO®

Scores consider the number of accounts that are paid as agreed. Your score was impacted because the number of these accounts is too low, or because you've missed payments recently on some of your accounts.

Anyone interested in having a meetup in NYC in April and exchange our FIRE experience?

Listening to Rich Dad Poor Dad and I keep expecting every story to end “and then everyone clapped” 🙄

I contribute 10% of my paycheck to my employee share purchase plan. Is this smart to do given the tax repercussions behind it? Is it smarter to invest less in that and more in my Roth or 401k?

Finished Rich Dad Poor Dad and appreciate the emphasis on creating alternative cash flows (vs. just income). Does anyone have book recommendations on creating wealth? I've focused heavily on income + 'safe' investing, but intrigued to learn more.

Is an IPO in anyone’s FIRE strategy? Maybe this is specific to the Bay Area, but it doesn’t seem that unrealistic to negotiate enough equity to make $1.5 mill off an IPO. Or maybe I’m dreaming 😂

What’s a good, practical tax book to read for someone who knows nothing about taxes? I feel like I should familiarize myself with them but don’t know where to start/find the topic very overwhelming and dense even as a finance attorney. Welcome to other beginning finance book suggestions too! (Already read Kiyosaki and Ramsey)

Anyone here from NYC? Be cool if there was a meetup.

Do you count your car as part of your NW on Mint/other trackers?

Best long term investment strategy against inflation to get to a large nest in for retirement?

Should I lump sum $150k into the market or DCA? Just looking to grow the money, no other short term plans.

Sooo AMC.. who’s in?

😂

Significant other and I crossed the combined $1M net worth mark this quarter! Mostly in RE and 401k so we will not be FIRE-ing but still excited to be in the 7fig club.

Sorry, need someplace to celebrate and you guys are awesome.

I'm a young professional finishing my first year of my career. Last month I opened a brokerage account & invested $4000 in the stock market. I'm planning to invest at at least $2000/month every month now with the goal of creating a passive income stream. Do any of you have experience with a dividend growth strategy? How did you get started?

Anybody using Marcus high yield savings? 1.9%APY seems like a no brainer, just want to be sure I’m not missing anything.

Anyone have any good realtors in the Greenville SC area who know the VA loan?

Just watched office space again and realized it’s actually about the FIRE movement (without explicitly saying it)

What is your socioeconomic background and how much NW do you consider “enough” to be able to live comfortably?