What is a reasonable monthly food budget for a family of 5 (with 3 young kids)? We have been spending ~$1600 per month, including restaurants/takeout and grocery store trips, but trying to assess whether that is reasonable.

Probably the least racy confession on here but I really liked Windows 8 and I'm sad there's nothing like it anymore

AirPods or Bose QC35?

Any non-fiction book recommendations? I normally don’t like NF but recently read Bad Blood by John Carreyrou and loved the style/pace. Any similar recs?

Any good books recommendation on effective client communication/business writing?

I bought my boyfriend the Valve Index for Christmas. What are some games I should buy him?

Long shot here. My wife has been trying to get Taylor Swift tickets with no luck. I'd love to come in and save the day. Does anyone have one extra ticket that they'll be willing to sell?

Any recommended spots for watching the US Men’s team play in the World Cup today?

Golf talk. I know I have to try them out in person, but any suggestions for a intermediate set of women’s golf irons?

The Doner “Detroit” spot...thoughts?

What are your favorite restaurants/activities that are a quick drive from the city?

I thought it would be good to have a bowl where we can post book reviews / recommendations.

Anyone know of open mic comedy nights in DC? Where anyone can basically take the stage for a few minutes?

Any good pubs close to London Bridge?

Most obscure game you’ve played?

Who got in on Larva Lads? 👀

Booked a room at an adorable bed and breakfast for a wedding in Sandy River, Oregon, but wedding has been cancelled. Any ideas on selling/transferring the room? Not sure where to post..

I am working at NSEIT in Software Delivery (Process Excellence at client side) Grade E30 since Feb 2021.
I have 7 YOE
Current CTC 14.3
Is it a fair CTC?
What is the avg salary at E40 grade?

Tax to banking?? Not necessarily investment banking. But has anyone done it?

Hi fishes,

Anyone having idea how much a 6-7 yrs of exp person in .net can have the CTC?

How many rounds of interviews for Jackson lewis? How long is the whole process from application to getting offer/rejection?

What company would you love to work for if you’re not already working for your ideal company?

What is the average/approx salary for a Transactional Support Specialist role in the JPM Payments dept? Is this a good role? Insights and comments are greatly appreciated!

Does your school allow you to send out a supply list? I have to buy all the student supplies for my SPED classroom.

Hi All! I am teaching English 4 for the first time this fall, and I’m just wondering what ideas y’all have for starting off. My class will be TINY (less than 5) so I want it to be super-engaging. All Black and Brown students. Help!

How is the team lead role in Infosys

Hi fishes,

Can anyone let me know..which certification is good in the resume for the business analyst.
Also any idea about the certification cost...
Also can anyone let me know..which tools and what is mandatory skill for BA

Thanks for the suggestion

What have you done to successfully manage burnout long-term? I could use some advice or input

a few weeks ago we had a super busy day with scripts and i think i went into ‘autopilot’ because i don’t remember it happening, but i handed out the wrong prescription to someone (before you get mad, i only started a few weeks ago and i’m a junior assistant), out of all people i could’ve given the wrong medication to, it was a blind person. i have severe anxiety already and want to know some tactics to go back to work without guilt? i take guilt very heavy and struggle to get past it all

Need help for an older woman to find her job in Philadelphia. She is in her 60’s and can be a good admin assistant without computer knowledge. Sorry but if you know anything please advise.

Is it better to live in a good apartment with decent school district or live in an average apartment with good school district. it’s hard finding anything around 1600 near Philly. Should I find a place which is more expensive and sacrifice standard or living? Thoughts ?

I’m saving up for a first home (3-5 yrs out, 30k saved) and looking for insights on safe amount to spend. HHI 300k (very recently doubled), 30k student debt, children in next few years, 29yo. We enjoy spending on vacations and hobbies so lower fixed costs, and interested in FI. Trying to figure out a balance between getting a dream home but setting up a secure future. We live in NE so housing and tax is high and stressed by the sticker. Any insights would be appreciated

Best budgeting app? I’ve tried mint, personal cap, Banktivity - dont like any of them. Want something that lets me treat my transactions like a to do list that needs to be categorized.

I recently signed up for a 0% interest (for 15 months) credit card to help with paying off credit card debt. I’m happy with the decision. However, I’m uncertain about the best way to use my upcoming..

Any idea how much I should be paying to paint 1800 sq feet house interior, ceilings, trim, and doors in HCOL?

Will base jump from 120 - 145 make a significant difference in my saving? Offer has significantly less PTO and a lower 401k match. 32F with 400k saved, interested in buying a home soon in HCOL.

Feeling over my head money wise. Moved to a HCOL area and bought a townhome since rent was so high as well. Mortgage is $4k including taxes. I make $200k a month. Did I make a mistake?

Has anyone here successfully re-negotiated rent since the height of the COVID crisis? Live in NYC and can’t go back because I have to regularly take care of a family member with an immunodeficiency.

What is a reasonable monthly budget for single folks living in Manhattan? I eat out rarely - maybe 2x / week and have the usual high 1BR rent + Wi-Fi + electricity and am netting monthly expenses at around 4K. Any other ideas on managing your money better?

Are there any debt consolidation options for a professional family man with a decent credit score, who's let high interest credit card debt get out of hand? I get the mailers that entice with a low advertised rate, and then the offer comes back at something slightly less than what I am already paying. I am thinking something along the lines of a bank that I can talk to, and explain exactly where the money is going, not being apposed to a direct deposit to the card companies themselves.

Looks for advice on how to stop spending so much money. I like really nice things and spend a lot of money to get them (food, clothes, furniture, apartment, gifts, etc.) I use everything I buy...

I’m an authorized user on my parent’s Citi AA Executive card to get the AA lounge access. However, they consistently go over 30% of credit usage / sometimes over credit limit (cont.)

I stopped contributing to my 401K for the last three months in order to pay off credit card debt. I am 28 and have about 68K in my 401K. Was this a smart decision? I want to get out of debt as quickly as possible and I have no student loans or car debt.

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

Looking for recommendations on good personal finance apps.. have used mint for a while but wife and I are looking for something we can both link all of our accounts together on…need both mobile and web app

I’m a new renter, is it common to pay pretty steep fees with online rent payment? Looking at a 35 dollar “service charge” that I’d like to avoid if possible