Did anyone sign up for a new credit card when planning/paying for wedding expenses to maximize your return? If so, what card did you sign up for and why?

Hi fishes

My package is 25.5 LPA fixed. Can someone suggest which tax regime would be better for me. As of now I do not have a home loan to claim tax benefit.
Also what could be the in hand salary in my case.
PF deduction : 153000

Do you advise taking equity out of your personal home and use that to invest/down payment of a rental property?
Some facts below:
I bought my personal first home in 2020
Bought it for 795k
Mortgage of 400k
Current market price 1.6M

i’m at work literally stressed about $3.5k (spread across there states) and this is why i can’t stand state taxation.

how you gonna shut down a business license over $100?!

Can I live comfortably in Dubai on 25k a month? With wife and kid too?

Have you ever taken a job you know you will hate because you needed the money right away? I have a family to take care of. I don't want to be plowing through our savings for selfish reasons like my mindframe at work, but I don't want to make our lives worse by being miserable. It's a matter of really ruining some of our financial future if we don't get money soon.

Is an IPO in anyone’s FIRE strategy? Maybe this is specific to the Bay Area, but it doesn’t seem that unrealistic to negotiate enough equity to make $1.5 mill off an IPO. Or maybe I’m dreaming 😂

what upgrades are worth buying on townhouse or SF home. planning to live there for 4-5 yrs and later move into bigger house. will rent or sale this property at that time. house is in MD.

If I have a traditional account (401k and/or IRA) and I am at retirement age and I have no other source of income to my name....
Will pay taxes on the amount that I Withdraw that year following the Tax bracket rules at the time of withdrawal correct?

Conversely,
If I have a roth account (401k and/or IRA) and I am at retirement age and I have no other source of income to my name....
Could I hypothetically withdraw the entire account and not pay taxes in a single year?
Ex. withdraw 10M

Amex Platinum or Chase Sapphire?

What actual stocks you all buying today? Got some cash from settled trades I want to deploy

To max out 401k (hit 19.5k) and get max contribution from your employer, how do you calculate your contribution rate esp when you’re up for promotion

Alright auto fishes, I’m in the market for a entry level luxury car. Open to used or a lease. I don’t plan to use it as a daily driver, live in an HCOL. Only restriction is that I’d like to keep my monthly costs at no more than $600-$700/month (including insurance, financing / fees, etc; have a parking spot already). Doesn’t have to be a European badge. Thoughts?

Are any RIAs charging for maddening 529 plans? If so, how?

Need to get precheck/global entry. Should i get a credit card that covers this and cancel in a year, or should i pay it myself?

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

I want to sell my house but there seems to be water damage and I’m worried someone will lowball me, what should I do?

How much should I contribute to a 401k?

what you buying?

Think Covid is gonna get out of hand in the few months. Any stock recommendations in light of this?

Hey Fishes! What's the salary for assistant manager?

What is the 1 client attraction strategy you’re doing today to grow your agency and it’s working for you? Help your brothers in arms out 🙌🏼

Seen any brands doing cool (organic) sh*t on BeReal? Asking for a friend!

How is hexaware, pune? Project, job security, stability and office?
Skills : Java, angular
Yrs: 8
Offer: 25

Biden wants law maker to send him covid 19 hate crime act to sign. There is finally admissions from the highest level of the government that hate crime against asians is no okay. I got really emotional after I read the article in bloomberg about it. We can finally have some justice in a country where people have often tried to downplay racism against asians. It's the first time that I cried in a while and I'm a guy 🤣

How many times do we have to tell you, Karen, posting on 2 Instagram accounts doesn't mean you own a marketing agency 👀

Leaving early Fri from Love Airport and returning late Tuesday night. Is there remote parking or should I Uber?

Hi fishes, Will it be okay to quit in probation period like within 3 months if we get a better opportunity? What are the factors to be considered before making any decision.

This is gonna sound stupid, but I’m honest - I can’t do math. Calculating a tip is as advanced as I get. Thank god for excel formulas and a math savvy husband. At the end of the day, I pay all the bills (I know- but I’m more organized) and make double his salary, what low stress effort (on my limited math capacity brain) can I do to increase wealth?

I feel like I should be doing more with extra money to help us financially, but I’m scared of having to study stocks and understand the numbers. 😖

Moving to Bend, OR from the midwest. What type of plants are good for that high desert climate?

Does citi have tech based projects in Bangalore ?

How long does it take to get an offer letter once the mail offer is discussed and thru..I have been waiting for more than 10 days but there is no approx. TAT indication

Hi fishies! Considering an internal big 4 move from Western Europe to Dubai. Not sure about WLB and whether there’ll be enough growth and learning opportunities after reading some of the threads here. Anyone up for sharing their experience? Especially concerned about sexism / racism as a WOC…and whether moving back to Europe in a few years will be difficult because the ME experience won’t be considered valuable.

Can H1B employer be changed when person is in india. ?

Filed for H1B extension cap-exempt. Extension got approved. Not stamped yet. Now I am moving to jpmorgan. JPMC ready to send USA after one year if H1B can be utilised. Wanted to know if H1B employer can be changed in india (unstamped visa). ?

Anyone working in spain??

Guys Please help me I looking for any entry level job or internship in PWC
I'm a MBA Finance graduate

Can I get any referral or help from anybody

Thank you

Can someone confirm if Marriott does not give complimentary breakfast with a points booking? Booked with 25k points and was told no complimentary breakfast..

Amex Platinum or Chase Sapphire?

Fly to Columbus on connecting flight or to Atlanta and drive?

Need to get precheck/global entry. Should i get a credit card that covers this and cancel in a year, or should i pay it myself?

Did EWR pull out of priority pass? Seems like there are no more lounges listed at the airport. Kinda disappointed with the sapphire reserve lounge access…

Do you maintain a CSR/Amex Plat even as a traveling consultant (assuming you are using Corp amex green)?

Anyone have United GPUs to offload? Looking to purchase two.

"How many points?"
I'm new to all this. Beyond all the humor is this actually commonly done ? What's the process and way to go. Real examples please:)

I screwed up. I’m a newb and didn’t know how mileages work and my gold status w AA is about to expire. I travel weekly and idk whether I should fly w/o status or pay $400 to extend it. Thoughts? 😭

Anyone who can share their experience flying Air China?

Which award did you pick when you hit 50 nights in SPG and why?

1 night free
10 upgrade nights
5 Elite Qualifying Nights

Was told I had to leave a Marriott hotel last night mid stay due to a fire alarm compliance issue. They credited 6k points and gave me a room at a nearby Marriott property for the night. Con’t...

Does anybody know of any fast track promotions or instant status with IHG hotel program for PwC or in general?

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...

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??

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.

Diamond medallion on Delta. They lost my bags on the outbound (3 with my wife who is Plat) and inbound flights (1) on a trip to Europe. How many points should I expect? Any advice to deal with this?

Staying at a Hilton currently and have had tons of minor issues in the 3 days We’ve been here. Room wasn’t ready for 45min after check in time, AC did not work, maids did not clean room...continued

Bathroom smells of cig smoke and they can’t transfer me to another room till tomorrow. How many points?