What’s best - new Amex to transfer points when leaving? Cash them out?

I am trying to do a backdoor roth but have about 60k sitting in traditional IRAs. I also currently live in NYC, would it be best to rollover everything into 401k, then do backdoor?

What’s the best way to maximize having both the chase freedom unlimited and sapphire preferred?

For context, I’ve had the unlimited for 2 years and just opened the preferred because of the bonus offer. I will hit the $4k spending target, but after that, what’s the best way to use these two in tandem, given the unlimited rewards are all around much better.

I once heard that the average age of those that achieved a net worth of a $1M was around 49 yo. Is this intended to include assets like real estate equity or is this meant to be liquid assets / retirement accounts only?
Understanding, $1M is no longer the goal but for those of you that have achieved this already - What was the age you achieved it and are you including your home equity?

$2k into XLV or VHT?

From a financial standpoint in this market, which would be a better approach in Austin -

1. Buy a ~8-850k house that meets most of our ideal criteria (size, schools, interiors etc) to stay long term

2. Buy a ~5-550k house that’s not ideal with the plan of moving into an ideal home in 4-5 years when kid is ready for school.

How easy is it to get a mortgage for the second home?

Household income - 300k

Happy to add more details as needed

Thanks

Anyone want a referral for Visa London? Could use a referral bonus to pay for some flights this year

Received less salary this month also. (Same amount as last month)
Why is this happening? Too much tax 🥵

If you had to guess when oncycle will be, what would you say? I’ve heard funds were disappointed by participation rates and quality last time, so I’m curious to see if they can show enough discipline to wait this year.

What happens to carry if you move funds? Would your new fund “buy you out” or how should you raise this?

Is CSR still worth it? I already used the complimentary Lyft membership? It just expired. and I already used the DoorDash benefit. Their fees are going up to $550

What are some easy to make, low stress holiday meals for a school holiday staff party? I was "volunteered" by our principal to set it up this year (🙄). I'm making decorated sugar cookies but kind of drawing a blank when it comes to savory dishes. Bonus points if you have any adult holiday themed games or fun drinks to suggest! It's off school property and there will be a bar (thank god), for context.

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.

It’s really sad that everyone in the consulting industry just cares about money to the point they are single with no kids at age 40

I am financially secure (husband now has a high earning job) and looking at what options for "moon shots" at chances of real wealth generation with my years in Big 4 (10+). Month to month cash flow isn't a concern anymore so i can focus on opportunities for bigger pay days. Ideas from the hive mind?

Does AmEx take codility test for hiring? Anyone who can share some insights?

What’s the best credit card for a married couple who shared finances? We were thinking American Express but kind of lost.

How much has stock options changed anyone’s life here? Just started at amazon and I received 1500 shares post split. But obviously the vesting schedule is so long over 4 years and morale certainly will be up and down. I feel I’d be crazy to walk away before then and miss out.

Any tips on negotiating rent increase? I got a 20% increase and it’s more than I am willing to pay. What are effective ways to negotiate?

I am expecting an offer from Master Card for Senior Software Engineer position in O Fallon MO. Please let me know what kind of base salary I can expect with 11 yrs experience . I don’t wanna undersell but also trying to avoid being aggressive but quote a decent number which will be achievable. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Is 125k $ base a fair value for or I can pitch higher? They have a 15 to 20 % bonus on top of base pay and a 10% match on 401k which the recruiter keep highlighting.

What does the salary for a home health visiting nurse in the south look like?

Looking to brainstorm ... What's the next wave to ride for the next 3-5 years and how to position yourself?

Partners, I imagine some of you are older. Do you remember a time of instability such as this in history? How has the media changed over the decades? How are you thinking about the times if at all?

Hi all,
What is the Pay band for Senior within the KGS FRM team?
YoE - 3.5years
Background- MBA

Does anyone know what a chief sonographer should make? Managing 15 employees and 4 locations?

Anyone in here have a hospital job for a unit secretary position? How much does it pay in California? Any help is greatly appreciated

all - qq I’m currently on an LoA, stuck in India due to personal reasons (on F1 OPT) right now. I have a lot of interest in teaching kids online (coding and such), could I do non contractual job teaching coding online while in India with an indian firm?

Any interview experience at paytm and PayU for data science role

Hi Fishes,

May I know what is the maximum expected salary CTC should be asked in Capgemini for C2 Band position for 10years experience?

Look for ACN referrals. I am in Italy

I've noticed that my coworkers tend to work more on their own than with others, even when they're all in the office. Is this normal? I feel like it would be helpful for everyone to talk about their projects more often—I mean, what if someone else has solved the same problem you're trying to solve already?

What are the best ways to explain a few years of employment gap for an IT professional?

Travel - didn’t see it unless I missed the thread. What’s the travel % right now for SM/P and does it depend on capability team or same % across the board?

Can anyone shed some light on what it’s like to join Cognizant as an MBA hire? Is the work life balance better than B4 considering they pay less?

AA same day change question: I am Exec Plat and need to move my Monday flight from 5 to 8pm. When can i call for free SDC? Sunday 8pm (24hrs before flight) or Sunday at midnight?

how many opinions/bench rulings should I aim to complete by the end of the clerkship?

Ive been practicing in TX for 2-3 years at a big law firm doing mostly bankruptcy work (and some trial) and looking to clerk at a bankruptcy court in SDNY/DDE/EDVA (I am well aware of how great the SDTX judges are but I am set on leaving Texas). Anyone familiar with how many apps these judges normally get or what makes candidates stand out? Are these judges generally not interested in someone who has practiced in a different market?

Phone interview with Amazon tomorrow for a level 6 engineering role. What’s that map to role wise in consulting? Salary range? Seattle based.

Anyone have success leaving their firm after a year out of undergrad? If so, did you come into your new role at an entry level position?

Does anyone know more about the culture at Jump Trading?

How is Corporate VC typically viewed by those in industry? What makes a “good” Corporate VC over others? Coming from T2 consulting and was wondering if Corporate VC is an easier stepping stone to VC.

Anyone worked for google as their client and been poached to join Google full time? I know this happens frequently with other clients but want to know if it’s realistic at a big tech company

Anyone have experience with PE portco roles? Highly acquisitive platform in healthcare looking for add-ons. Guessing it’s very firm dependent, but any other insight would be helpful

How many times would you follow up with a recruiter while awaiting for next steps?

Working for MBB was my dream throughout undergrad. I just signed an offer for a role I am excited about at FAANG, but I can’t help but feel twinges of jealousy for people who are getting into MBB with the recent increase in experienced hiring. Please help me 🤦🏻‍♀️

Sometimes I feel like I over prepare for these interviews in that I prepare for the wrong thing. Expected to throw down some answers to technical questions and it ended up all being culture and fit related

Recruiter from Amazon reached out for a phone screen for a L7 role st Amazon - Principal Product Manager, Technical. I'm a first year M and have been in consulting mostly. I do have the technical expertise the role requires but no product management experience per se. Think L7 at Amazon for me is a reach. My concern is if I interview and fail, I will be barred from interviewing from another role for 6 to 12 months. Should I give it a shot or save my chance for something more realistic (e.g. L6)?

Anyone have any experiences exiting consulting to become a lawyer? I’m specifically interested in being a public defender/immigration attorney.

Interviewed for internal manager role at BCG and moved to second round but across another role at BCG that is a better fit. Should I tell the recruiter and withdraw from the current interview process?

Does any big tech hire dentists? What are some options for dentists?

How can a tax person become a CFO? Do I need an EMBA?

2 YOE M&A focused consultant interviewing for a senior consultant role in NY. If I got the job, what do y’all think is the most I could ask for base salary without getting laughed at? TIA!

What are some exits that provide similar pay and intellectual demand to consulting without the travel? Mostly finance paths like IB? PE?

Does studying for top consulting firms’ case interviews help in any way for interviews with other firms (e.g., FAANG case interviews) ?

Be honest, does company name matter. Looking to exit and some nice startups have approached me. They have less than a 100 employees. Pay is double my current pay.

What’s the culture at Uber like?