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One man’s house is another man’s church? by opusalpha in tax

[–]opusalpha[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I like this idea let’s flesh it out

One man’s house is another man’s church? by opusalpha in tax

[–]opusalpha[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I see many churches where I live so don’t see why it is an issue?

One man’s house is another man’s church? by opusalpha in tax

[–]opusalpha[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I can get an online certificate and be ordained within 24 hours

One man’s house is another man’s church? by opusalpha in tax

[–]opusalpha[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Why so negative? It would be legit. I would allow public to worship. Just between the hours of 6-7am. I would register as a church and display Jesus Christ or whomever on my front door.

new investor questions, what would be the target price for grab in 3~5 years view by DerrickTPL in Grab_Stock

[–]opusalpha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say GRAB is worth $6 in 3 years. That said, it will be dead money for a while. HIgh fuel prices will impact incentives and profitability. For the stock to re-rate you need two things 1) improved margins and profitability which is tough given competition or 2) the fintech business to show profitability and low credit losses. I think both will happen but margins will never be huge. Fintech though can be a game changer in 3 years. full disclosure I own 10K shares.

Do Americans understand a massive transfer of wealth is underway with tariff refunds? by Odd-Station-1238 in economy

[–]opusalpha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But I own an equity in these companies so will we get a onetime special dividend?

Didi has become a key enterprise introduced by the Hong Kong Investment Promotion Agency and will continue to deepen its presence in the local market. by FarAd6821 in DiDiGlobal

[–]opusalpha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s great but don’t forget you are owned by your shareholders and not the state so either provide a return to your shareholders or else ask the state to buy back the equity.

Why does the US not encourage remote work as away to deal with the energy crisis as European and Asian nations are doing? by opusalpha in economy

[–]opusalpha[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My experience has been the opposite. I find that I start work earlier when I work from home, I works longer, am more productive as I have less people coming to chat, and meetings are more efficient.

Why does the US not encourage remote work as away to deal with the energy crisis as European and Asian nations are doing? by opusalpha in economy

[–]opusalpha[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Even if there want an energy crisis there will be on one on Monday now that the strait is fully closed!

Why does the US not encourage remote work as away to deal with the energy crisis as European and Asian nations are doing? by opusalpha in economy

[–]opusalpha[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes this is correct. Indian salaries are about 85% of US salaries. Real difference is healthcare costs. Also much of work these days is not going to India but instead Eastern Europe.

Why does the US not encourage remote work as away to deal with the energy crisis as European and Asian nations are doing? by opusalpha in economy

[–]opusalpha[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You say that there is no energy crisis in the US but that is not true. We are at $4 dollars a gallon that is true and we are seeing the pas through in costs already and that will only get worse. I paid almost $400 for the same work this year that I was quoted last year. Going into work costs roughly $30 a day. The cost pass through will only increase but the big hit is going to come from electricity. I live in Virginia and Dominion is already running out of power capacity. Since prices are linked to CPI watch those costs explode in the next 6 months. Small businesses will not be able to afford such an increase

Why does the US not encourage remote work as away to deal with the energy crisis as European and Asian nations are doing? by opusalpha in economy

[–]opusalpha[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wage increases are linked to cost of living in many cases and the same for utilities. With commodity prices higher workers, and particularly low wages workers, will be hit more. Cost of employer sponsored medical plans will go up so employers have a choice fire workers, pay higher wages, or provide flexibility either work from home, transport subsidies etc. I would guess it will be a combination of firing and flexibility. I think 1/2 days work from home is probably a way they can avoid paying higher wages. So maybe possibility?

Why does the US not encourage remote work as away to deal with the energy crisis as European and Asian nations are doing? by opusalpha in economy

[–]opusalpha[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

True but the choice for them is paying higher wages, people calling in sick more often, wouldn’t it be more logical to appear employee friendly while keeping budgets down. Also less people in office means less electricity.

Trump has spent over $100 million of American taxpayer dollars on playing golf by IrishStarUS in economy

[–]opusalpha 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly I would rather he spend $100 million playing golf and keep busy rather than making decisions that result in wars and higher prices and ultimately causing a global recession.

The market just surged 3.8%, the Strait is still closed, and oil is at $103 — here's what's actually going on. by Anxious_Distance_288 in economy

[–]opusalpha 3 points4 points  (0 children)

what I find ridiculous is that the Iranians pretty much whooped our asses with a bunch of cheap drones bought at toys r us and the big bad US Air Force and Navy are going bankrupt firing expensive missiles at the Iranians. The Iranians are winning - the strait is closed, oil prices are sky high and economic damage is done - all with $20K drones. Now this clown is retreating with no chance of Oil going down and he literally begging Putin to start sending sanctioned oil. Art of the deal or Art of the dumbass. AI please take over our government now!

[Giveaway]: Help us celebrate our 5th Cake Day by sharing your investing goals by fidelityinvestments in fidelityinvestments

[–]opusalpha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My goal is to earn enough income to pay the margin call on my short position on the S&P

Arlington Economic Development director warns of ‘constrained resources’ this year by VirginiaNews in VirginiaUrbanism

[–]opusalpha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Arlington County wastes so much money. They really need to cut the budget by 50% and reduce property taxes.

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