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by anandr2i
Thu Jan 24, 2008 6:45 am
Forum: To Pune, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Topic: Life in US v/s India
Replies: -1
Views: 233

Life in US v/s India

[quote=rk888;74933]I am sure that my life will be much better in India. . I am not bothered about pollution, corruption, gundagri...dadagiri..etc..in India.....for me those are secondary..... I can't live this lonely life anymore in US..... I will R2I in next couple of years..[/quote] rk888, Do you ...
by anandr2i
Sat Jan 05, 2008 12:03 am
Forum:
Topic: Negotiation techniques - relocation expense/salary
Replies: -1
Views: 0

Negotiation techniques - relocation expense/salary

obajaj, With the higher attrition in India, the company's position is understandable. However, they are taking it too far IMO. When negotiating, you can start asking for BOTH 1) Bring term down to one year 2) Repay ONLY prorated amount Typically, they will start by accepting one of the above ...
by anandr2i
Sat Dec 29, 2007 11:22 pm
Forum: Shipping Companies & Experience
Topic: How do US NRIs invest in Indian stocks? Demat accounts?
Replies: -1
Views: 185

How do US NRIs invest in Indian stocks? Demat accounts?

Yes, that is the conclusion I came to as well (ahalyaa).
IPN/MINDX are my top favorites so far. Check out some of my more recent posts in [URL]http://www.r2iclubforums.com/clubvb/showthread.php?t=1476&page=2[/URL]
by anandr2i
Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:07 am
Forum:
Topic: US Based Indian Funds - MINDX,IFN,IIF,INP
Replies: -1
Views: 0

US Based Indian Funds - MINDX,IFN,IIF,INP

Thanks a bunch Desi for your expert comments! [quote=Desi;67218] I don't know. However it is true that there was uncertainity on the tax treatment when they first were issued. I would suggest to check Barclay website and they will have an opinion as by this time, my guess is their attorneys may have ...
by anandr2i
Wed Dec 26, 2007 3:38 am
Forum:
Topic: US Based Indian Funds - MINDX,IFN,IIF,INP
Replies: -1
Views: 0

US Based Indian Funds - MINDX,IFN,IIF,INP

I am considering DCAing into MINDX and INP (50/50 split) for the next 12 mos to build a position to the tune of 50K in a taxable acct with a view to hold for 5 years. Two questions - tax related and currency related Tax Related ======== MINDX has low turnover of 22% and is therefore relatively tax ...
by anandr2i
Mon Dec 03, 2007 11:16 pm
Forum: Life in USA
Topic: Career advise, Is it worth it?
Replies: -1
Views: 38

Career advise, Is it worth it?

Sounds like the benefits are 1) Closer to home and so more time with your little one 2) Change of environment 3) Potentially, this could be good since India also has online gambling sites these days 4) More money and the cons are 5) Dont know if you have mental make-up to work in a gambling site 6 ...
by anandr2i
Thu Nov 15, 2007 6:20 am
Forum: Shipping Companies & Experience
Topic: E-Trade Bankruptcy concerns
Replies: -1
Views: 54

E-Trade Bankruptcy concerns

I moved deposits from savings to other banks - BAC, ING etc.
Brokerage/IRAs are still intact at Etrade.
by anandr2i
Tue Nov 06, 2007 4:18 am
Forum: To Pune, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Topic: R2A dilemma
Replies: -1
Views: 94

R2A dilemma

Thanks for posts #30 and #31, very useful
by anandr2i
Wed Oct 17, 2007 5:09 am
Forum: Indian Real Estate & Home loans
Topic: Help: Moving to San Francisco from the South
Replies: -1
Views: 62

Help: Moving to San Francisco from the South

[quote=nand;46540]since this is the whine about the bay area thread let me also share my thoughts. I moved here last year from the pacific northwest where I had a typical SFH 2300 sft, 1/4 acre etc. for a 1000 dollar mortgage. sold it and moved to a 2 bed apt in santa clara. life has been good and ...
by anandr2i
Wed Oct 17, 2007 4:35 am
Forum: To Pune, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Topic: R2A dilemma
Replies: -1
Views: 94

R2A dilemma

folks when people in this forum say R2A, what are the logistics of doing it? Assume you are married + 2 kids, you have r2i-ed and then later you decide to r2a. Also assume you came from a city in midwest or south, where jobs in your field are not too many, but do exist - all your friends and ex ...

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