I got laid off. I have been applying for the last 15 months. Very, very few interviews. A few final rounds, but no offers. Figured it would be another 2-3 years before we had enough saved up that I wouldn't need to work anymore. Well the account has gone up 9% in the last 6 months, officially pushin...Read more
Imagine living before 1913 where we had no income tax. https://www.newsweek.com/irs-warns-thousands-taxpayers-could-face-jail-time-1900582
You saw it right. I have a friend (28) who works at GM and instead of the default 401(k) target fund, he is purchasing all General Motors stock. He tells us he trusts his future with General Motors because their P/E is very low. Not a troll post! Tell me what you think of his decision. #personal ...Read more
https://www.npr.org/2024/05/06/1249406440/social-security-medicare-congress-fix-boomers-benefits
Hello Trading gurus, What’s the best way to get started on forex ? Which pairs to begin trading with and what time frames to use.
House prices in our area went up by 20% since last summer.
What kind of net worth does one need to FIRE in Seattle? FU money. So not rich money, but enough to live comfortably without needing to worry about how to pay the bills. Enough money for financial independence to choose fulfilling work or time off without having to worry about TC.
Age: 26, NW: 270k including savings and portfolio. I have 250k in RSUs but not counting that TC: 240k
Let's say I have $100k in my roth 401k where 50k is the contribution and 50k are gains. Can I roll this over to my roth IRA and not be taxed? Let's also say I have some pre-tax 401k money as well, does this affect the rollover in any way or can this be treated completed separate?
I'm mid 20s, used to being frugal, but now have a meaningful amount of money to spend. I still feel uncomfortable spending too much money on dinners or travel or hobbies though. Like a $100 dinner for 2 feels reckless to me, even though it's not a real issue. And I look at people that own boats and...Read more
It's been a goal of mine for a long time, but it didn't feel as exciting to hit this milestone as I thought it would be, maybe because I couldn't share it with people close to me. The funny thing about the photo/graph is that it shows the last year of my investments, which also coincides with my la...Read more
It won't be long now until our money is worth half what it once was and we'll need to double our salaries just to keep our families alive. https://notthebee.com/article/inflation-still-reigns-wholesale-prices-rose-05-in-april/
Assume you live in an HCOL area with a family (spouse + 1-2 kids) Follow up to https://www.teamblind.com/post/KOeKMMkQ #engineering #software #comp #networth
Thinking about how I'll celebrate my next milestone of 1.5M. Taking suggestions. TC: 340K
Yes I know it’s my decision and my money. Just curious to learn what other people think about selling RSU to invest in Backdoor Roth. Do people on visa usually utilize the entire 69k ? I am on H1B visa. TC: 400k #personalfinance #tech #401k #h1b Do you max out mega backdoor ?
Thinking of retiring early from VHCOL US city to very low cost of living country. However, every dirt cheap place I’ve been has either extensive air pollution, food that gives me the runs nonstop, or both. Are there any dirt cheap locations where I can actually breathe the air, drink the water, and...Read more
Was your IPO price the same as your RSU grant price before going public?
Let's say you're dating someone new and they're checking off every box. By which date should you bring up the question about their money/spending habits? Or do you rather observe throughout the relationship? I'm curious.
I have no one to share it with. Been frugal and prioritizing my career and just hit a milestone that feels so good. In my late 20s
For me, net worth (NW) isn't just about a certain amount of money; it's about how you manage and utilize your resources without depleting them. My current net worth provides me with financial freedom, allowing me to cover any daily expenses without worrying, take spontaneous vacations whenever and ...Read more