Advice on what to do with Amex points?

What do most people invest in for their Roth IRA portfolio? I’ve heard target funds and ETF’s..which one is better?

From now on can we start saying WHY we think news = 🚀 🚀 🚀. Reason: people lose their minds when they see *bank/big corp + crypto* and forget to ask why the news = higher price.

What’s the best way to maximize having both the chase freedom unlimited and sapphire preferred?

For context, I’ve had the unlimited for 2 years and just opened the preferred because of the bonus offer. I will hit the $4k spending target, but after that, what’s the best way to use these two in tandem, given the unlimited rewards are all around much better.

Sharks! I’m 33, currently working as a Java Architect (11.6 YOE, 40 LPA INR). I’m planning for retirement at my 40. Currently owning a house worth 1 Crore INR where I’ll be closing my home loan by this August. Please suggest diversified options of Investment for my retirement. I don’t have any investment till now (except the house) as I used my whole income to close off the Loan which I took in 2019.

What would you do?: trying to maximize points. Have CSR, Amex Gold, Chase freedom unlimited. Will be receiving CORP Amex from new firm. Background:

Who does your taxes? Need a recommend. Thanks.

Why is it when I owe money to a state from my annual tax filings, if I don’t pay the full amount I get charged interest. But when they owe me, they ask for additional documentation and won’t pay me interest for them stonewalling me. Not much volatility y/y in earnings.

Any San Francisco peeps have a good accountant who specializes in taxes for freelancers/contractors?

Anyone here invested in any cyber etf? if yes which one is it?

Does anyone use Ameriprise for their Roth IRA? Anyone know of any funds you can buy in an account with them that don’t have trading fees?

What apps do you use to purchase coins such as XRP

Hi Fishes,

Can anyone suggest some good Mutual funds to start SIP for 3 years.

I only have Reg left. I failed it once before. For those who have passed Reg what were some of things you focused on? Also if you have any study tips I would really appreciate it, tax has never come naturally to me.

New to investment and have saved 50k from my job. Is putting them in ETF strategy till I learn more about investment?

Thoughts on rental properties in Atlanta? What areas should I look into?
Trying to branch out of Texas (Dallas/Austin), which is a it overpriced now.

The worse the news get the higher the stock market goes... it’ll reach all times highs when we’re all unemployed and Jeff Bezos and a few of his buddies are the only one trading

Columbia MBA Students - what are your living expenses (not including rent and utilities) like every month? Just trying to get a sense

Hear me out! I left my 15 year career in the corporate world to pursue being a realtor.1) It was never boring
2) It was the most challenging
3) It was extremely rewarding to be able to help families find their dream homes

$1000 monthly recurring investment through Acrons? Aggressive portfolio.
Anyone else using Acrons here?

If you’re an attorney and someone asks how you are and you respond with: “Living the Dream”. Please stop.

Fishes, Help me choose : 1)Natwest Senior DS 2) Fractal, DS 3)Bain & Company, Data Science Specialist .. Natwest and Bain are both in-house roles. Won't be working for clients ( I prefer this) Fractal is client facing role . All offering similar packages ( discussions with Bain are in process they might give 2 lpa more than others) I am looking to sharpen my deep learning skills over the next couple of years. Also want good WLB. Which one to join? Bain & Company NatWest

What are Senior Managers in the southern CA area making right now? Considering a relocation.

I've seen a couple posts about unionizing, anyone know anything about the potential Kaiser strike in early October? Saw online that they're already hiring for scabs, $3400-$5950 + housing, travel transportation, and per diem. And this is for techs!!!

How much do tech recruiters make? You know, the ones that harass you with copy/pasted messages through email and LinkedIn.

Do they make salary or is it based on successful hires?

I feel like this is the busiest billable December I’ve had. Anyone else absolutely swamped with work this month?

Looking to hire one or two paralegals in Baton Rouge, La. DM if interested! Firm is primarily civil litigation and PI defense for plants and trucking.

CORPDEV professionals - I’d like to do a quick salary survey here if y’all don’t mind as I haven’t found a good place to benchmark salaries. Can you all share your YoE, total comp (base + bonus + equity / stock options), location, and size of company. I’ll go first - 10 YOE, 180K + 20% + $250K in options, Atlanta, and PE backed $100M company. TIA!

Does the public sector ever close infrastructure deals that require DDs?

Any creatives impacted by Forsman Bodenfors layoffs? That agency does beautiful, powerful work.

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?

Good books for case prep/valuation. Econ consulting, if relevant. TIA

What is the best way to study for a PHR?

Anyone have pay/salaries for Instrumentation work? Not industrial but physical applications of strain gages, temperature, pressure, voltages, displacements, accelerations…

Folks who exited to Google - how long after your final round did you have you wait before getting the decision? How was the decision communicated? Would love to also hear if you were confident you’d get the offer because you crushed it, or if you felt you had a mixed interview but still eventually got the offer.

I think something is wrong with the way I wrote my resume. Get dinged without an interview for a few roles (S&O, biz ops, nothing crazy) but when I send my resume directly to hiring managers I now have two final rounds scheduled? HYP undergrad, H/S MBA, McK Sr EM, previous tech experience 😑

I’m new to the country. This is a bit out there but where do you get an abortion? Do you need a referral through your GP? After that is there a long wait?

Looking for referral for SAP HR payroll expert.

Does anyone have experience with building a mentorship program or affinity groups for Educator of Color? Willing to offer any advice?

Any possibility to get points for hotel not sending bill? Nights still haven't showed up in my account and I checked out May 26th and submitted the missing nights form.

Has any one worked as analyst at P&G before, just was wondering how is the work load?

Got leaked on by condensation on my flight. They switched me to the same seat on the other side. Got leaked on again and got switched again. Would you file a complaint?

Any star alliance status match delta platinum?

How does one go about complaining about a poor hotel service incident and getting points? In a country where I don’t speak the language so I’d rather not waste time trying to escalate in person

Anyone have the SPG/Marriott corporate code for Comcast?

Final day at current company tomorrow and I have 100k+ AMEX points I need to use before they disappear forever. How should I redeem them to get the most bang for my buck?

Amex Platinum or Chase Sapphire?

My DashPass via my CSP is expiring at end of the month. Does anyone know if I can get another year of it by adding another eligible Chase card on the same account??

How do you ask for points?

Not quite pts related: Best Buy $7200 order. 2 TVs & soundbar to be installed. 1st appt canceled during arrival window for personal reasons. 2nd appt system error Best Buy has correct date...

Any recommendations on credit cards with lounge access? Currently have the Chase Sapphire Reserve which has Priority Pass, but have been turned away from lounges not accepting PP at peak times

Is there a thread of company discount codes? ISO Hilton code (do not judge me my BIL is getting married at a Hilton and his fiancé is going to go postal if we don’t reserve a room now)

Points wizards - I need some United miles stat. What’s the best conversion point source right now?

Thanks!!

Just got an offer to upgrade my Amex Gold to Platinum with a 100k point bonus (spend $6k in 6 months). Is this worth it to upgrade to platinum? Would you do it

Flying Qantas (One World). Will the segments count towards my AA status?

According to TPG, Amex airline fee can be used on “Delta airfare partially purchased with gift cards” (aka reimburse the difference?) Could somebody confirm if this works? What about other airlines?😯

What would you do?: trying to maximize points. Have CSR, Amex Gold, Chase freedom unlimited. Will be receiving CORP Amex from new firm. Background:

Does anyone know where on the United website where I can see all my future PQMs, PQDs, and PQSs for the rest of the year?

Lyft driver delayed picking me up 30 min, resulting in me canceling my ride and asking hotel to call me a “yellow taxi” to get to the airport because it was 5am and all ubers/lyfts were 15 min. Specifically said yellow. Hotel calls me a private lux SUV and the driver got out of the car to handshake the man who called and said hi (honestly money couldve been passed). I then get hit with a $180 ride. Marriott website says taxi should be $65. Should I complain or let it go?