4,000 PQM from requalifying for gold with United for 2020. How much does it cost to buy PQMs? Is it worth it?

Does anyone ever redeem Marriott points for gift cards? Is it worth it?

Look into Razor Network. Small cap coin that just ICO’d and looks extremely promising.

Are consultants at MBB allowed to trade individual stocks? Or are they limited to mutual funds only? For example, can someone at McKinsey buy AAPL?

Best way to spend $600k Delta Miles?

I seem to have over contributed to my HSA by ~$50. Is it even worth it to withdraw if my HSA charges $20 for processing an excess distribution request?

Flight attendant woke me up while I was sleeping to give me ice cream, then I couldn’t go back to sleep.
How many points?

Anyone actively monitoring their credit score ? Which service provider do you use? How much should i pay?

Those who moved nyc to nj- assm min change in rent, how much did you save on an avg cause of taxes etc.?

It’s crazy how much close friends influence you.
Would you stay friends with someone that consistently makes bad financial decisions. Or distance yourself for like-minded folk.

I have a friend that is constantly trying to guilt me and pressure me into overspending, especially on “luxury” items. But I have different goals for my money and she doesn’t seem to respect that.

Anyone have any legitimate passive income? I’m talking about something that takes sizeable upfront time investment to get going, but takes <5 hrs a week to maintain.

What are your thoughts on Baidu as an investment?

Thoughts on buying pre-construction homes in markets that are popping and flipping selling them when construction is complete?

My uncle does this (he’s a realtor) and usually gets 2-3x return. Obviously there is huge risk because property prices can change a lot in 1-2 years, but at the same time the upside is hard to ignore.

Anyway I protect myself against the downside risk? (other than loosing my down payment)

Will base jump from 120 - 145 make a significant difference in my saving? Offer has significantly less PTO and a lower 401k match. 32F with 400k saved, interested in buying a home soon in HCOL.

Do you have a prenup? What does it involve?

Would you move to a more expensive 1 bedroom apt in the city (upper west side), or stay in your 1 bedroom apt in the burbs of NJ, with lower rent and just invest in buying a luxury car instead?

How is Delta Airlines client interview questions?
I am a Java + Aws developer

My monthly salary is around $6.4k after-tax. Living in NYC. Do you think it’s reasonable that I pay:
- about $1.5k on rent
- about $500 on utilities and subscriptions
- about $900 on student loan
- about $2k on food and etc.
My saving goals is around $3k so been trying to adjust my monthly spending.

Hello all.. if we travel abroad for short time - 1 month, is there any Bond in Socgen? Please advise.

I'm going to accept an offer that's 150k+🎉 I'm a single filer, no kids. I'll be able to max out: 401k, HSA, but from my understanding, I will not qualify to utilize IRA? Aside from building a 6-month emergency fund (HYSA), what are potential next investment vehicles? I do know I want to start purchasing real estate for cash flow. But what about mega-backdoor Roth IRA? I'll admit, I still need to read more on it.

Just curious what investment vehicles you're using to get to FIRE.

I am investing as a beginner. What is a good company to start a brokerage account with ? Fidelity, Ameri E Trade, ML? I’m looking to put my money in index funds.

Do you count your car as part of your NW on Mint/other trackers?

Has anyone else told their religious parents that they were moving in with an SO before marriage? I did, it didn’t go super well- they disapprove of it (cont)

Who are the top consulting firms for each of the type of work in Pharma?

Corporate strategy -
Portfolio + brand level strategy -
Sales & marketing strategy -
R&D strategy -
Transactions / M&A strategy -
Analytics -

Feel free to put more than 1 firm in each category :)

Hi everyone! Does anyone have suggestions on a good standing desk or ergonomic chair?

Quitting my job soon and am thinking about becoming a therapist/counsellor for lawyers and other high stress professions. Taking a poll on whether you would be attracted to the idea of a therapist who worked in biglaw and could speak to burnout, perfectionism and other mental health issues we typically face as lawyers. Thanks :)

@microsoft my spouse is starting a new job at Microsoft and want to buy him swag. How can I find some or buy something new off someone? The Microsoft merchandise store has a steep shipping price

I accepted a 95k systems engineer role in VA with KBR and is currently going thru a clearance.(MAY START DATE)
Northrop offers me 92k w/ 3k sign on which is 30 min from home in MD for an associate systems role. They also want to give me a clearance but it will start as an interim so I can work sooner than may. MY DILEMMA: Kbr states that they know I need money now so I can accept an offer with Northrop to see if I like it until may.BUT can I have 2 security clearances running at the same time?

Advice needed:

Strategy Analyst at a corporate -> IT DD/ODD at EYP -> Strategy Consulting at the same firm

Detour or shortcut, my goal is to be in strategy consulting. Is it better to just wait for a couple more years and then go directly into strategy consulting? Are IT DD and ODD experience viewed favourably by strategy consultants?

In your eyes, what minimum % increase in salary would warrant a job change?

What is BCG compensation range for generalist track class of 2017.. don’t need specific just want to know the TC range .. TIA.

So who all here made a fortune on these meme stocks like BB GME TSLA PLTR BBBY etc? Is YOLO-ing the most shorted stocks a good consistent strategy?

Interviewed for Deloitte S&A Tech Strategy SC and got a verbal offer for Consultant instead. I negotiated the offer to 120K salary and 10K signing bonus. I’m a boomerang with 4 years ERP consulting but this past year I’ve been doing DEI Consulting. Spoke with former colleagues who rejoined Deloitte and got a much higher offer for SC. How do I go back to the recruiter to negotiate further? I suggested that I’d probably sign but need time to think. Now I’d like to go back and request 140k salary.

Hi People,
I'm looking for a job change. I've been working with Infosys for HSBC bank as a Java Developer for 2 years now.
I've 2 years of experience as java spring boot developer.
Could you please help to refer me in your company? Product based company will be more suitable.
Let me know if any information required.
Thanks.

Anyone has Manhattan GMAT prep PDF book?

Poll: What dress code do you follow at your home office?

Any suggestions for women's shoes that I can wear for the walk in in winter and not have to change at work?

How much time EY can take to release an offer to the candidate, after verbal negotiation is settled with HR?

How many close friends would you say you have in your city? (People you’d hang out with every week or two weeks) Name the city too!

Does anyone know what it’s like working for LinkedIn? Is it tough to get in? TIA!

Has anyone used gliders that stick on tyres of office chair, for better movement over the carpet?

If you see several ways to improve a Team when you join, should you 1) Do it slowly over a free months so it doesn’t look like you did really good in the beginning then stopped 2) Wait until you are more involved so people don’t think you just joined and can do all these changes

Just went under contract on a place and need renovations. What steps can I take to accelerate the renovation prior to closing?

So apparently accenture is making people who are on the bench enroll into a mandatory customer service role even if you’re 100% utilized. Friend took 3 weeks of PTO and has been on the bench for a few days and he is being forced. Worst part? It’s Tues-Saturday.

Any recommendations for resume templates?

Considering trying to become an fbi special agent. If I make it, it’ll be a huge paycut starting around 75k. Worth it for the potential to work on really cool stuff?

Can anyone recommend specific people or companies that do case interview coaching?

Since we’ve all been working from home for months now, what’s the best office chair out that y’all are using for our long work from home hours? Looking to invest in a better one than my ~$150 one from Amazon.

Looking for book recommendations; any favorites? Interested in both fiction and educational/self-improvement (for example, investment / finance books, time management, etc). I feel my vocab is...

All I want to do is curl up in bed with hot tea and a good book. Recommendations for if I ever achieve said dream?

How hard is ITIL 4 foundation exam compared to PMP and AWS CCP? Debating whether I should take training classes or just study the book. Ty!

Any thoughts on getting a degree from Harvard Extension School? I’m thinking of getting a grad degree in Management Info Systems instead of getting an MBA

My RL didn’t have a formal mid year pre CRT review with me. He just pinged me and said: I’ll represent you. Utilization = 75% and average snapshots. Am I at risk?

Any good book recommendations? Both fiction and non