Buy or Rent

cubegc — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 18:28:40 -0500

For all the incoming Analysts and analysts of the past; do you plan on buying or renting your residence?

At the moment I'm debating whether or not to purchase a condo while serving my time as an analyst at a mid-western investment bank. I've saved an appropriate amount of money for the necessary down payment (which in all honesty will not need to be a large sum since I can opt for an FHA loan) and considering the savings from a mortgage interest payment deduction, it seems like the best route to take.

Advocates for Global Warming

cubegc — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 18:00:11 -0500

Face it, being Investment Bankers most of us are forced to deal with the Cold weather of NYC and Chicago. But why settle for that? The answer is, it doesn't have to be so damn cold. All we have to do is pollute so that our atmosphere will turn into a greenhouse and conserve the heat. Just imagine, instead of trudging up the icy walk to work everyday in sub-zero weather, with snow blowing in your face, the sun is out, a nice seventy degree breeze gently ruffles your hair as you stroll up to work with your sunglasses on. Let's speed up this "global warming" thing (if it even exists.. ha!)...

Where do you see yourself...

cubegc — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 22:17:31 -0500

Is everyone on this site planning on finishing their careers in the investment banking field? Anyone plan on making a move outside of Investment Banking or Private Equity? Where do you see yourself in the future? And please don