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Is there anybody (USC) who is trying to earn a living trading stocks/options in US after moving to India? Are there any restrictions around this? Also, can one setup a LLC in US to do this trading while living in India?

Any other feedback in this context will be nice. :)

Thanks in advance.

Folks,

I remember reading about a test in this forum which helps determine the strengths of a person. I can't find that info now.

I am basically trying to look for something which can identify my strengths and weaknesses so I can plan my career better.

Can somebody please help ?

Thanks!

Folks,

It looks like USD is getting stronger and stronger which I am sure is for short term only. I was wondering if I can somehow lock a good rate now for my future EMI payments for about 5 years.

Please let me know if there is a way to do this.

Thanks!

Folks,

Anybody (in US) claiming tax benefit on the interest paid on mortgages for properties in India?

If so, please share the information on how we can do this.

Thanks.

I recently changed my percentage of 401k contribution and found that the amount of SS and Medicare taxes hasn't changed. I was trying to find out if 401k contribution should reduce these taxes. Pls help.

Could you pls post the link for the article. [quote=hidimba;22095]Just read one article that exchange rate may go down much lower that current level of 40.89. In 3 months prediction is that it may go down to Rs34. So if you have $250K in US bank then its paper value will be lost by 15% if you have ...

Its best to R2I after owning a house. Assuming that - 2-3 Servants + driver -> Rs. 10K School fees (intl school) -> Rs. 10K/kid Misc. (excluding car payment) -> 20K ----------------- Rs. 50K ------------------ [quote=gowtham;21586][B]how much do u need to earn/month to maintain a family in hyderabad ...

Folks,

I am very concerned with the falling US dollar. Today 1 USD = Rs. 41.7. Anybody has any idea how to hedge the falling dollar? Also, any ideas if Rs. will weaken in immediate future?

I am planning to setup a VOIP phone at my parents place in Hyderabad. Anyone knows if there is a local provider who can set this up?