Giving up my CSR and looking for a lounge/travel card.
Anyone has amex 150k+$200 referral or venture X > 75k sub referral?

Which one is better especially for travel and lounge?
Venture X or Amex Platinum?

Did expediting L2 EAD work for anyone? I am currently in change of status but I need to travel to India as my dad is too alone.

Does anyone have any good mortgage broker recommendations that will help find a way to not pay PMI?

Can someone please help me know what is this "gift perk" the comes under the head "Adhoc income" when you see the IT statement(under new payroll) ? This adds up to my yearly Income but I don't see that in my salary slip.

How much have you saved from refinancing your student loan?

Hey people! Curios, what was your first splurge purchase with your big law money. (Assuming you have student loans, mortgage/rent etc.)

I thought the answer is yes but now double checking. Can we write off the interest we pay on our primary residence mortgage?

Any suggestions for books to read about any guide for buying house in Canada or on real estate in Canada ?

Thanks

Another market discount day. What’s everyone buying?

How much have you saved from refinancing your student loan?

Better mortgage vs. Rocket mortgage - anyone shopped with both and what swing your decision?

I'm being interviewed for Senior Analyst in hsbc. Can anyone help me with the tax saving options available with HSBC? Like self education, communication, meal vouchers etc.

Do you have a prenup? What does it involve?

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

What are some of the things that were a MUST when buying your first home and what were some things that you were more flexible with and why? I’m having a discussion with my partner about what we absolutely need and what can be worked on later.

Best way to answer “why do you want to join private credit” or “why do you want to join private debt”. I have a general sense of why I want to but can’t really put my thoughts into words. Any insight would be helpful. Thanks.

I wish I wasn’t adaptable. Humans aspire for a greater level of comfort and once achieved, adopt that as their new baseline. Because of this, somebody making $100k cannot simply comfortably revert back to a $50k lifestyle. The slow growth of personal wealth isn’t noticed as ideated. Instead, we are never satisfied.

Can you relate? Has your salary / net worth growth dramatically improved your quality of life?

Sharing this out in case there is anyone else in a similar situation who is secretly confused about what to do and is too afraid to ask:

I just today got back from 7 days in Italy* - 5 days in Siena, 2 days in Bologna, with day trips to Modena and Parma. This is how I am handling risk mitigation and quarantining and the logic behind it:

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Let’s talk poverty in BigLaw! Do you think it exists?Have you heard of any stories that would indicate some partners in your law firm are living paycheck or paycheck? Years ago, we had an equity partner pass away, and their windowed spouse was seeking contributions for the kids’ college education, suggesting the partner hadn’t saved for college... Still haunts me to this day.

so should I sell dodge? lol

Could someone send me the link to the BCG bowl? Didn't come up in search

What is Bain’s I&D group like?

Please let me know how ,I could successful at McKinsey.

Hi,

Do you all know if the US b1/b2 visa applications are open? Are the consulates accepting appointments for these?

Why is everyone I know going to work for IBM? What is going on over there?

Is it common to negotiate software engineer salary at smaller companies? I know it’s common at FAANG, but what about for companies with around 200 engineers? I have a counter offer from my current company and on-site interviews scheduled for end of July with google and Amazon, but I’d prefer to go with the smaller local company if I can negotiate the salary (from offer letter) up another 5% or so.

Anyone here move from Public accounting to starting an interim/part time CFO practice?
Curious on the experience in finding contracts given lack of operational experience.

What do you all think about LaBrea/MidWilshire as a place to live? I’ve been toying with the idea of living close to the LACMA (I know, it’s closed) but I don’t know if I’m romanticizing this.

How bad is it to sound shaky during the case interview? I got everything right and nailed the math but I feel like I sounded like I was about to cry even though I was confident 🤦🏻‍♀️

Any advice for a new accounting graduate? All companies are asking for a years of experience but how can I get experience if you don’t hire me in the first place. I have a general accounting experience for about 3 years.

Anybody single in their late 30s / early 40s given up on marriage? How do you see your life progressing? What do you do day-to-day to cope with loneliness?

Got an opportunity for a Director role that will oversee a new and major changes across the org but won't have people under me. Should I be worried?

In English, do we say account executive or account manager? What is the difference/nuance?

I’m thinking EOD Wednesday UVXY calls. But going to wait till we get there to make the move

5/28 Thread (General):

Any good points utilization services that people have used and can recommend? I have tons of points scattered across programs and want to do a big trip next summer. Thanks!

What are the best credit cards to use for
Personal use , flight booking?

What are some good Marriott properties to stay at in the Dallas area with points?

Amex Platinum or Chase Sapphire?

Having trouble opening a new bank acc (eg Marcus by GS, Ally) as I‘ve only been in US for a few months and have no credit history. Any international fish have tips to circumvent?

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...

Planning to visit Bali on May 2020. I have a wife and 2 toddlers (4, 1) tagging along. TPG recommends the Le Meridien. Any other recommendations for family-friendly Marriott properties?

What other cards to add to my collection? I have AmEx Platinum and Chase Sapphire Reserve. Fly Delta so AmEx is handy for lounges. Use Sapphire for dining/travel. Should I add Chase Freedom Unlimited?

Best Hyatt in Hawaii (ideally Kona or Maui)?

I have a boneheaded question I’m pretty sure I know the answer to. My partner can’t use my Hilton Honors account for an upcoming stay he is going to book, right? He doesn’t need my discount or anything - was just hoping that he could get my diamond benefits.

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

Why won’t AA let me book business class flights with points if they’re available to buy cash? (Qatar flight on AA site)

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 anyone seen any decent MQD run ideas for Delta recently? I’m about 8k MQDs from diamond. Seems the Aeromexico method is on hold until they are fully back up and running. Thanks!

Priority Pass (through my CSR) cancelled their relationship with the lounge in my home airport all of the sudden. That was a huge benefit of having the card for me. Anything I can do with Chase?

Thoughts on the new Chase Freedom Flex?

Does Platinum Corporate Amex worth the $550 fee in terms of points? Let's say I travel up to 50% of the year. And EY doesn't pay for the membership fee anymore, right?

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?

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?