Those that own a home in San Diego, what do you do for work to afford a $1 million+ home?

What’s a good baseline amount to keep in a checking account? I generally keep mine pretty low <1000 after paying CCs then dump the rest in savings. As I’m building a rainy day fund and then I will start contributing my brokerage account.

For reference <1 year experience at $4500/month (after taxes and 401k contribution)

Hello folks, any credit card suggestions with good benefits and cash-back? Please advise. TIA

Can H1B visa holders own rental property? If so, can you self manage or do you have to get a property manager? (House would be bought through personal loan, not an LLC, so wondering whether USCIS could deem self managing as unauthorized employment? How would they find out?)

My 911 just started production and I'm thinking about when it arrives. I've never financed an expensive car before, any tips? Do I go with Porsche Financial? My local bank? Other?

Looking at investing in FedEx and GameStop. Check out Forward PE and PEG, good earnings growth and operating cash flow. Thoughts?

Is it typical for in-house pharma roles to offer pensions?

Anyone have experience with Donut app? And their 4% APY? Had any issues pulling money back out? Whats the risk here?

I maxed out my Roth IRA contribution thinking I'd be safe from the income limits however my wife brought way too much $$$ than anticipated this year. It's a good problem to have but not sure what I need to do with my Roth IRA for the year 2021. Impossible to get a hold of Merrill to discuss options.

How do you earn $500k and still feel average?

Well, its a good thing I sold ARKF when it was $55 last year

Personal finance book recommendations?

What’s a good budget for rent if I’m making 138k + 14k sign on in NYC? I’ve got like 10k in student loans and about 5k in credit cards. No other obligations.

Does anyone have any book recommendations for information on buying a house?

This is a little embarrassing… I don’t know anything about investing. I come from a low income / immigrant background and never received financial education. Just recently learned the difference between an TR and Roth IRA 😓 I have started to contribute $$ in my 401K. I am 27 and only have like $15K in my Vanguard account feel like I am so behind. Can someone recommend good resource/advise to learn the basics?

Are most of people in this bowl from a science background or coming from a finance/impact investing perspective?

Has anyone considered moving from NYC to Houston? Any advice of why not to do it apart from the Texas heat. The homes are so much bigger and taxes much lower.

Anyone ever have experience negotiating a new offer to include unvested 401k match and stock grants from your current employer? I hate leaving money on the table but there are some good roles out there. I’m not fully vested in my current 401k yet and my stock grants haven’t matured yet either. This would be at a global director level.

So, Partners... What's your spending breakdown like? Curious to see what expenses y'all have. # of yrs as Partner may also help.

Thanks for sharing! Again, just for fun and curiosity.

(1/2) People who work in the Bay Arae peninsula (Menlo Park) and live in the east bay- which is a good place to buy a house, upcoming, easy to rent or Airbnb in case I have to move back to my country! Prefer single family home as young as possible.
1- brentwood
2- Pleasanton
3- Dublin (expensive)
4- San Ramon (very expensive)
5- what else?

Does MBB ever let people specialize in Life Sciences right off the bat at the post-MBA Consultant level or do you always have to start out as a generalist?

Is it possible to exit to LS VC from a boutique firm? What type of experience do they typically look for?

So, I'm sure this has been discussed. What would be a cut off for when to leave without necessarily burning bridges? End of October? End of November?

Can someone help me understand (or point to a detailed resource) that highlights differences between IBM Infosphere, IGC, Information Server and Business Glossary?

Single 24 year old here. Recently joined Hinge. I am barely getting any activity. I'm a former OKCupid user and I always got something there. Do people not use Hinge or is there something wrong with me? I'm a fit average height guy and I am not ugly. Looking for LTR especially now in the time of Corona. Didn't bother with human interaction before tbh but this loneliness is creeping up. 😔

I started doing the 90 min waking rule for when to drink coffee and I’m wondering if it’s all fluff, thoughts? I use to look forward to it.

Anyone here into art? I’m starting to get the bug but want to learn more. Anything out there like a hodinkee but for art?

Can anyone share hands on/ownership experience with a CX-30?

We don't get salary of last month during notice period then when is it given?
How could someone manage who is living paycheck to paycheck
Ps: This is the first time I am switching

Anyone in this bowl based in Central Florida that would like to connect?

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.

For what reasons are you doing IVF?

Hooked up with my ex today. Something about the holidays really tends to bring out my self-destructive tendencies.

Anyone here broken into real estate private equity from big 4 consulting? What steps did you take to jump into RE PE? What gaps in knowledge did you have and how did you fill them? Outside of the knowledge gaps what other things do you think you needed in order to get into RE PE?

Is PE Ops a good starting point if you want to learn more about entrepreneurship and prepare for your own start up?

Anyone have examples of companies started by ex-VC investors (Associate-VP level)

Hello 🐡.. does anyone know the salary range for PgM position in the Dublin office? Also any insight into the work culture (specifically in Google) and how Dublin is as a city?

Cyclescheme Question: very specific Q but does anyone know *who* reviews the applications? I kinda need to get the bike asap and was wondering if there is a way to reach out to support the process.

I have a 2:00 p.m. flight to the East Coast tomorrow to visit family for Thanksgiving...what have I done to myself? Is anyone else traveling this week?

SD rent prices are just about the same as SF right now. It’s blowing my mind.

If LinkedIn and Reddit had a child, Fishbowl would be it. Or at least that’s my first impression…Hello All!

How important is the border issue for you all when voting? My first time being so close to the border, and I still don't see how it's such a big deal smh

I want to get into surfing but have no idea where to start. Did anyone here start as an adult? What do you recommend?

What software companies have offices (HQ or remote offices) in San Diego area?

Have you guys ever thought about unionizing? There's some rumblings at my company but I don't know too much about it

What's the best area to live as a twenty-something F, want to be somewhere safe and fun but affordable. Thanks!

Anyone hiring and entry-level developers? Graduated last year and have 1 year of experience. I also am international so not allowed to apply to government jobs. Would truly appreciate any help :).

Hi does anyone on here work for Accenture, Deloitte or really a company that is diverse and has a good work life balance that can help with referrals ? Ive had a career break for while and now looking to get back in the work force, in meantime been doing some freelance graphic design and marketing. Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

New in San Diego and want to explore the city? Me too 😂 comment bellow. I’ll send a message 🙌

Did anyone else get a ridiculous rent increase this year?

Hey 👋 just joined here and my second post . I started my construction business now for over two years working on residential renovations and looking to make the jump to commercial construction! Looking for a mentor who is knowledgeable of Commercial construction and can help me understand the ins and outs of the industry here in San Diego. Please reach out if you’re in commercial industry and would like to help. Would be greatly appreciated 🙏🏻

Looking for a husband 🤣

LETS MEET UP IN LA JOLLA! 🏖️☀️🌊
Looking to places explore and make friends TODAY? We are going to get some drinks, food and make connections

Comment here ⬇️

What are everyone's thoughts on making the Monthly Child Tax Credit permanent? I think it is an important step to care for the families in our area, but I know not everyone believes in this program

Asking for a friend- anyone have advice on getting a travel nursing gig in SD? My friend does hemonc nursing and is looking to move to sd in 2 months. If you know any specific opportunities dm me, thanks!!

Hey friends we’re going to have our FIRST MEET UP this Sunday at Coronado beach.🏝️🙋

Friends, business, Tech, sunset and good vibes. We already have 12 people registered in whatsapp.

Like and comment to send you the link of the group. ⬇️

Hello people of San Diego! Would love to hear how y’all are affording to live here comfortably. Please state your company, position, TC, YOE, and do you have a side hustle? I’ll start - I’m an advisor in Wealth Management with TC of $70k, 3 YOE and no side hustle. Among other things, rent just jumped from $2500 to $3700 for 2 bedroom and areas were looking at. I’d like to “make it” here but if it means switching career to make money I’d like to get an idea to make the right job change.