Debating credit card strategies for next year. I’m currently a digital nomad and “rent” and everything is put on travel cards. Currently have CSR & AMEX platinum. I’m leaning towards canceling AMEX Platinum due to higher fee & lack of usage overseas. I’m thinking CSR as primary travel card, with a new United Quest as backup travel CC and AMEX Blue Cash Preferred for monthly expenses in the U.S.

Is a 529 account worth it for MBA?

If JetBlue moves my departure time by 3 hours can I get a credit card refund or only travel bank?

Will firm say anything if I travel and but am still working? Probably intentionally. Probably a week or two. Figure the VPN will tell them

Currently working in Arizona hybrid under my H1B status. My company is also located in AZ. I mostly do not need to go into office unless needed. Currently I’m planning to relocate to California for 2 months temporarily. My director is concern is this is going to affect my visa status. Does anyone have advice ?

Planning to travel during Thanksgiving (super late in planning as usual) any fun recos- travelling from Chicago have boatloads of AA and Bonvoy points to burn. 7-8 nights

I am getting an onsite opportunity for UK through CapGemini. Any pointers before I start the visa & offer letter process?
Also does anyone know below:

How will the package be decided. Can I negotiate on it?
Does CG provide accommodation?

PS: I am a Senior Con with 6 years of experience.

Why are some people saying that they (regulators or the govt) need to stop GME trading? Isn’t this a free market?

Are y’all waiting to do a mega backdoor Roth to see what they do about build back better this year or just moving forward with it?

Is stock market surging tomorrow?

Going from 20yr 3.25% fixed to 15 year fixed mortgage rate of 2.125%, non pints. Is this rate good enough in NYC?

Hi everyone! I’m a young professional right out of college getting into investing and personal finance management. Trying to better understand and educate myself on personal finance and investment strategies. Can someone recommend some recourses (books, podcasts, experts to follow, etc.) where it’s clearly explained for beginners? Trying to make sense of 401Ks, Roth IRAs, emergency funds etc.
Like I’m looking for someone like Dave Ramsey but for investment and money management advice.

Visa case interview coming up. Any tips? Should I expect a standard case or will it be geared towards payments?

List the college you went to. When you graduated. How much you pay monthly on student loans and when you think you will be done.

OMNY card or MTA card? MTA card for me, it’s so thin that my wallet does not get bulky

I am 25 years old with roughly no savings. I am a consultant with a technical background. Are there any tips in side jobs/ways to make more money for savings?

FYI Amex offer for Allen Edmonds. Spend $300 get $90

How do I legally gets my hands on $100k that my future wife wishes to hand me over for investment purposes (she is outside the US). We won’t be marrying for another two years. Thank you!!

I would like to hit fire between 40-50. Currently 27, 185k total comp (125 for me and 60 for partner). Like my job don’t hate it don’t love it. Does an MBA make sense? I’m guessing it could take me to 170ish with that schools I’m looking at but wondering if the 40-50 retirement range makes an mba not make sense since I’d only have 10-20 years to save vs 12-22.

Would have to finance the whole thing myself. Current net worth is 140k. Thoughts?

What is the bonus range for EY- OTS at a manager level? And what is the average bonus payed out?

What is the Experienced Associate Salary range for RA at KPMG?

Is firm travel back up to pre covid levels?

Why is this bowl so quiet?

Getting an offer for an L6 non-tech position under strategy. This would be for a MCOL city. What are reasonable numbers I should ask for vs. should truly target to compromise at? The recruiter is asking for a number first. 10 YOE

Have you ever went for a job and new u we’re getting the job but then see the person they picked isn’t even better than you?

Considering a move to UAE and Inhave to major questions:
- How is the SC work life balance?
- I am coming from Europe, is there a big cultural shock?

Thanks!

Anyone know what Bain in KSA is like? If I go as senior hire what will it be like?

Anyone else super unimpressed with administrative support with a new firm after lateraling? I told a partner I’d just take care of a routine task myself. He told me my rate is too high and to use a “project manager” (basically an intern they can pay less than a paralegal). We have a 40 person group and 3 project managers making starvation wages. Big firm. You’d know the name.

I need USB referrals

Anyone with Icici lombard help me with analytics interview questions or help me with tips?

I'm on a boat!

My best friends dog passed over the rainbow bridge this morning. Was thinking about sending a small gift but not sure if that’s weird. If I do, any thoughts to help cheer her up and keep his memory?

Does your company pay for parking (if they don’t have a designated lot)? If no, do you believe they should they pay for it? Thoughts on this?

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.

Any tips on how to use up gift cards with <$3 on them? I know some stores won’t accept as a payment method. Don’t live in a state that lets you cash out under a certain amount.

Any stores / websites you’ve had luck with? Hate to throw out free money, even if it’s a few bucks

I am starting personal investment now- please tell me if this plan looks good:
- Already have a 401k plan with max matching form my employer
- invest in 5000$ in S&P ETF
- invest 5000$ each in AAPL, AMZN, GOOGL,MSFT
- invest 1000$ each in Netflix, ADP and Home Depot
- invest 500$ each in Intel, Nike,Walmart and T-Mobile
- small amounts 100-500 in Merck, GE, Coca Cola , Altria and Samsung.

Thoughts? I plan to invest a little bit each month (200$) in ETF. Any suggestions?

Has anyone used individual citi wealth management account?

Any feedback on the same?

How do you boost your credit score within a couple of weeks? Very small increase needed.

as another fish. have 13k left in car payments for another 40+ months, would you recommend doing a 10k onetime payment or investing that 10k instead. better to lower debt or keep paying monthly cost

Is stock market surging tomorrow?

Going from 20yr 3.25% fixed to 15 year fixed mortgage rate of 2.125%, non pints. Is this rate good enough in NYC?

Hi everyone! I’m a young professional right out of college getting into investing and personal finance management. Trying to better understand and educate myself on personal finance and investment strategies. Can someone recommend some recourses (books, podcasts, experts to follow, etc.) where it’s clearly explained for beginners? Trying to make sense of 401Ks, Roth IRAs, emergency funds etc.
Like I’m looking for someone like Dave Ramsey but for investment and money management advice.

How do I legally gets my hands on $100k that my future wife wishes to hand me over for investment purposes (she is outside the US). We won’t be marrying for another two years. Thank you!!

Planning to open brokerage account with fidelity to invest around 50K then $500 each month. Is it good strategy? Also any good bonds, stock etc you guys suggest atleast to hold for next 5 years? I am into investments and appreciate your help.

New to trading and investing in equity. Have $200k in equity and $20k in MUNI bonds. How do you plan to diversify?

Microsoft vs Apple vs Amazon, please suggest

I want to buy my first property to rent it out. Was thinking about using a property manager since I don’t want to deal with hands-on work of rental mgmt. Any thoughts or exp with this?

What might be the ripple effect in real estate? When is a good time to get in?

What does your NW breakdown look like ? In my case it is as follows
Home equity: 15%
Investments Stocks/ETFs : 25%
Retirement account: 30 %
Cash: 30%

Not sure if this is the right bowl but hoping to get some insight. I have a lot of student debt, and am considering refinancing with First Republic bank to get a (marginally) lower interest rate. However, their version of refinancing student loans has changed in the last couple years so now they offer you a personal line of credit. Is it a bad idea to refinance with a line of credit vs a regular student loan refinancing?

2017 Lexus IS 200t F Sport for 32k plus taxes...? (33k miles) Yay or Nay?

If planning to buy my first home in next 1-2 years, what should I be doing now leading up to the purchase e.g. things to boost credit score?

For those watching their home value - which is best? Zillow or Redfin? I’m watching mine to see what equity I have to refi and potentially get PMI removed. Zillow is current showing home value at about 20K less than Redfin. Are there any other tools I could be using? Thanks.