Best way to redeem AmEx points? (from a value standpoint)

Alright, who’s going to short GameStop? +80% in intraday trading, +600% as of 2021. Per WSJ - the bull rally is fueled by individual investors encouraging each other to buy the stock.

Hi all - considering making the move from NY to Singapore biglaw (cap markets/M&A) in the next couple of years. Would love to hear a little bit about lifestyle and work culture at various offices in SG (bonus points for corporate practice). Over here, you always here generalizations about Asian offices being sweatshops but not much firsthand experience. Thanks in advance!

My highest role was a Director of Business Operations(85k), but I am looking to get into sales just want a higher income for my family. Any advice so I do not start at the bottom? Looking to start yesterday.

Any referrals would be greatly appreciated.

Just booked flight to Hong Kong. Best SPG/Marriott to book on points? Trying to find proximity to good nightlife, restaurants, and public transportation. (Cont.)

Good recommendations for realtors in LP/OT area? Apartment rentals. Thank you!

is it feasible to buy individual stocks in my Roth IRA and sell later, and then switch to less volatile index funds down the road? Is this too risky/a bad idea?

Question for my 401k focused advisors out there--what programs are you using that is instrumental to your 401k practice that you simply can't do without? I'm being pitched on Envestnet & im not sold.

Currently 25 y/o making 70k/year in Boston. I grew up pretty poor and I have minimal financial education. A lot of my salary now goes towards helping my parents get out of debt. My parents are no longer able to live on their own, so considering selling my grandmas house where they live (maybe 550k), paying off their mortgage (100k) and buying a duplex (between them they make about 55k/year). Is buying a two family home a good investment ? How much can I afford to spend on a new house?

Any idea what the closing costs would be for the buyer for a house worth $500k?

Australia onsite offer from a company for my cousin. Tenure is 2 years
Package is 7000 AUD per month
Work location is Sydney
Is this enough for a couple to live there?
Can we save some money?
What is the cost of living there? How about tax?
Assume like everything they have to buy in Australia from scratch

Need your suggestions

TIA

24y/o, salary of 65k, contributing 7% to both Roth and Traditional 401k (about 350 each month) any recommendations on whether should keep contribution or alter it? Thanks

Should I trade in my iPhone 13 pro max for $720 to Apple? I don’t know what they sell for used but if that is a good deal let me know if you want to buy it.

How to know the GGID for checking final settlement payslip

What were people's 401k /pension balances at 30?

Feeling behind at $40k but making big headway now saving 10% and pwc wealth builder at 6, (26k a year on 160k)

Looking at buying a house in Charleston, SC, then I want to get back to buying rental property. I already have two but would like to grow to 10 in the next 5 years. Is that possible and what are some ways to get some capital.

Have 50k in brokerage to put towards buying a place in Atlanta. Young 20 something who's lease is ending soon

Roth IRA and 401k are well funded but don't want to pull from there.

Should I buy and rent the extra bedrooms to friends, or stay renting and put savings in stock market?

Those planning FIRE who have 2+ kids. Do you plan on funding their entire college education public or private? Grad school? How does that factor into your financial planning?

Is $84K base for audit senior 1 in Seattle considered okay?

Any leads on CD positions north of Boston?

Do they provide cab service in Gurgaon or reimburse it?

Hi all,

How much should i expect as i am planning to switch company. I have a total experience of 3.10 as a Pega developer. CSA and CSSA CERTIFIED. My current CTC is 18.7LPA.

Looking to move to a new agency after 3 years, senior seo manager, any tips on good boutique marketing agencies to look into or recruiter hookups?

I’m looking for a new job, working remotely, that doesn’t require a Bachelor’s. (I’m currently going back to school to get one, as I only have an Associate’s in Mathematics right now)
I had positions in private sector that allowed me to supplement having a degree with experience but not in public sector. I’ve seen coworkers get positions they aren’t able to do simply because they have a degree and then leave a mess for me to clean up but I’m not allowed to have the position. Any suggestions?

I just accepted an offer in writing. The new job will start the background check next which I’ve been told it may take a while to complete. My start date at the new job isn’t until 2023 so there is some time for me to turn in my notice. I don’t anticipate any hiccups in the background check but is it wise to wait until the background check is complete before turning in my notice?

Hi, I'm joining kleinwort hambros (private bank/wealth manager owned by Societe generale),God-willing, but couldn't find a bowl for it, was wondering if anyone else works for the firm

Those actively interviewing, where are you trying go?

Can someone give me a real answer (more than just "it's KYC stupid") as to why it takes 2-4weeks to open a bank account for an institutional client?

Anyone knows how chase sapphire travel insurance works? I used the first leg of the trip but cannot return due to an illness. It is cheaper for me to cancel the return leg and buy and new one way.

Taking a relative who has never travel abroad to Italy - spending a few nights in Florence - any great restaurant recommendations ?!

Those with a part-time MBA was it worth it for you? Did it help to have as a “backup” ? Any regrets from those who went through the part time route?

Do you ever think that this is a futile process?

Any recs for insightful and well written books on entrepreneurship? Friend is trying to launch his own startup so I’m thinking of sending him a relevant book as part of a thank you gift

I have been tagged for this project that doesn’t start until June 10th. My utilization is going to drop significantly but at the same time the deployment team cannot present me elsewhere. Ugh!

3 Day PTO starts now...my buddy's bachelor party. Forget you, utilization.

Which consulting firms are hiring for experienced Associate position? Have a friend who got laid off and looking for another job.

I just found out that people bill more than 8 hours in a day to help with utilization (ie. submitting 8.5 or 9 hours as a standard day). Is this common practice?

Anyone take SHRM? How many hours did you study?

Any book recommendations for the summer vacation season? What's your favorite book over the last year?

So this might be a better place to post this and ask this question: Uncle D has announced explicitly that most people won’t get a pay raise & bonus this year except for those promoted and high performers. Amid this crisis, are companies including other big 3, MBB, FAANG, boutique consulting firms still giving high raises and issue stocks? Can you share the impact from your firm?

Has anyone moved states and changed their home office / region? (Personal choice not project driven)....If so, what's the process? What approvals are needed?

Any advice on how to switch from big 4 to tier 1 consulting firms like BCG and MCK?

A colleague mentioned to me that they bill self study instead of pto. If I’m utilized at 100%+ and staffed on a client and take 3 days off wed-Sunday, they say bill self study and save pto. Advice?

How do I become an MBB employee? Is it possible to gain experience at big 4+ACN and then get referred in??

Accenture folks, seeing lots of news about layoffs at other firms here. Are we in the same situation?

Travel this week: CHS -> ATL -> AMS -> GVA -> ZUR -> AMS -> ATL -> CHS

Can't stand people shaking their legs under the table. Geezzz.

A whole country just banned PwC from auditing top tier companies.

Definitely not a fan of Westin's "Eat Well" proposition. I'm working in the room at 2:00 AM and the most appetizing menu item is a cold turkey avocado and arugula wrap. I just want a burger and fries!

What tends to have better salary progression up to "senior manager" levels in industry: business roles or technical roles (e.g. Data, BI)?

What’s best practice for updating your LinkedIn? No client names, but can you list out your responsibilities by project? Can you summarize project scope, including cost savings ranges?