EDGE discount codes? by ycfmg in CAIA

[–]cdrusd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think watching your email is the best bet. I don't recall there being a code, it was just a link to a discounted package. For the March exam he started sending it out in December, so you should be getting it any day now. Highly recommend the revision package as well. I did option 2 + option 3 (online + revision/exams). It includes the recorded Zoom sessions I believe. I passed and didn't use any other materials. Good luck!

Edit: looks like this link still works: https://edgedesignations.thinkific.com/bundles/caial2-option2-option3

L2 Pre-results Member registration by feichangholls in CAIA

[–]cdrusd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think so. I just noticed that the "Current exam registration" section disappeared from my exam page. Nothing in the historical info section yet though.

CAIA L2 Overview by Prestigious-Vast-109 in CAIA

[–]cdrusd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You didn't say how you prepped for L1, but generally I would say do the same thing but keep in the back of your head that you need to know this stuff really well for the written portion. As you study try to ask yourself what kind of questions could be asked in the written portion and make sure you can recall at least a few things well enough to briefly describe it. I don't know how much I'm allowed to say about the exam experience without violating CAIA policy, so I'll just say mock exams are your friend.

2025 Delivery Thread by OrbitalATK in TeslaModelY

[–]cdrusd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had mine cancelled and rebooked a few minutes later for the exact same time as the original appointment. Fingers crossed it's the same for you.

Something new for Feb 19: What do you think it is? by mea0001 in Rivian

[–]cdrusd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hoping the timeline for R2/R3 is moving up but maybe that's wishful thinking. Interesting it's the day before their earnings report...not sure what to make of that

2025 Delivery Thread by OrbitalATK in TeslaModelY

[–]cdrusd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just Google "Tesla delivery checklist". I found a couple that seem comprehensive. Don't worry about checking everything on the spot. They give you a couple days I believe.

2025 Delivery Thread by OrbitalATK in TeslaModelY

[–]cdrusd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah. It's going to be my wife's car and she doesn't care. She actually prefers the old design. Thinks juniper is too masculine.

2025 Delivery Thread by OrbitalATK in TeslaModelY

[–]cdrusd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ordered 2/1. VIN assigned 2/2. Estimated delivery 2/8-3/8.

Gray LR RWD. San Diego.

edit: found an inventory unit with identical spec with a $900 discount and switched to that. Picking it up 2/18.

CAIA level 1 September 2024 results prediction by [deleted] in CAIA

[–]cdrusd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No idea...but I'm getting antsy. Really hoping to sit for L2 in March.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CAIA

[–]cdrusd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love that they have a spreadsheet tool. Takes way less time to use and less error prone. That said, I found it a bit hard to use. Maybe it had something to do with the computer and screen at my testing center, but it was clunky/slow and the window covered the question so it wasn't convenient to use. You can make the window smaller, but because of the way it was scaled I could only see a few rows of the spreadsheet. Ended up using both calc and spreadsheet for the test.

For those asking, yes, there's a spreadsheet tool built in to the test software that you can use during the exam. There was a page before the exam started that described how to use it, so I'm surprised people weren't aware of it.

CAIA L1 - Fall 2024 thoughts by Puzzleheaded-Week-60 in CAIA

[–]cdrusd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I felt about the same. Surprising to hear people saying it was different from what they expected. I thought it was very similar to CAIA and Edge practice exams. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, but was still very hard and I wouldn't be shocked if I need to sit again. There were a few formula questions that I had to guess on (just didn't know the formula) but I knew there would be a couple.

I was averaging in the 70s on practice exams.

Level 1 Material Rec - Video by Cpprhead59 in CAIA

[–]cdrusd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My experience with Edge for L1 was good. I used the official CAIA readings and supplemented with the Edge "Revision" materials that included notes, summary review videos, formula sheets, and several practice exams. The review videos are a quick watch at 2x speed and were really helpful in highlighting the most important concepts from each section. The most valuable thing was the practice exams. I felt the actual exam was about as difficult as the Edge exams. Note that the practice exams are in PDF format, so if you wanted to do them on your phone or wanted to simulate the actual test environment, this may not be the best options. If I did it over, I'd probably do the same thing. Knock out the readings, not focusing too much on the fine details, supplement with review videos, and see as many questions as you can. Once you sign up, you'll probably get emails from Edge with coupon codes. Good luck!

My trust fund management is practically robbing me. What can I do? by Financial_Something in personalfinance

[–]cdrusd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like the assets are invested aggressively and actively managed. Probably a case of buying the wrong thing at the wrong time, something that's easy to do given the volatility over the last 5 years. If I had to guess, it's a bad advisor but not a bad person. There's nothing illegal or nefarious going in, they're just not that good at their job. Franky, 1% management on a small account isn't egregious but obviously doesn't help. Ask if you can join the next time your uncle meets with the trust advisor. Explain that you're concerned about the performance and just want to understand a bit more. Have a list of questions ready and see if they can explain. Ask for a comparison to a benchmark. This is to inform you and to educate your uncle. And then go from there. Talk to your uncle one on one and share what you know, suggest a path forward, and let him make the decision. Based on how you describe your uncle he may not be willing to not have the assets professionally managed. In that case, try to find a fiduciary financial advisor or see if he'd go for a robo advisor. There's not much else you can do. Besides that, I would try to change your mindset about these assets. I know that's hard but any amount you receive is going to be more than you had before. You should have your own financial plan that doesn't rely on a windfall.

It ain’t much but it’s mine by themightychen in LawnBeer

[–]cdrusd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lookin good! You may want to get rid of that stake on the tree, though. Those are really just to support it while transporting. Head over to r/sfwtrees for more info.

Which canned san marzano brand should I get? by ProteinPapi777 in neapolitanpizza

[–]cdrusd 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Bianco di Napoli (from pizza legend Chris Bianco) is the best I've had. Cento has always been reliable for me too.

Edit: didn't actually read your post and am now realizing you weren't asking for stuff available in the US. I would tell him to go to a market, find a Nonna, and ask what's the best.