Has anyone ever had to cal Amex to get them cover something for the airline fee credit that should be covered? Any tips?

Need advice. 44 single female with 250k cash in bank, 140k in 401k, 15k in CD with 2.25% interest and 200k home mortgage. My taxable income is 230k with bonus. Have opened a trading account in (contd

Will be traveling to Europe for the first time this Spring / Summer, what are the must-visit cities / areas? I am personally interested in Spain (Barcelona, Madrid, Ibiza) and Italy (Milan & Amalfi coast) but would like to hear others’ suggestions and tips

Hot take. Cut all welfare programs. Take the budget from the programs and give them as monthly cash transfers for All US citizens (with minor tweaks depending on number of dependents). Benefit paid out would be higher than the existing programs as we cut administrative costs and don't have to spend anything on figuring out who qualifies. If it bothers you that rich people would get this, then raise income tax on the highest bracket by 1%.

Anyone here used their Amex platinum on apps like remitly? I know the exchange rate is slightly lower if we pay by CC/DC but I guess if we make MR points should make up for it?

I have a wealthfront account with ~30k that has made about 10% in 2 years. I am convinced that the market will crash this year so I have an inclination to pull that money out of the account. Nowadays we have access to so much more information that a crash can almost be anticipated IMO. Is it worth the tax to pull it out, sit until the crash and reinvest? I know this is not traditional, just curious about the bowls opinions

New to options. Why do you all buy UVXY options and not the ETF itself when u think the market is going to tank? Don’t options present the added complexity of vol and risk of order not filling?

Is the international real estate market as booming as the US?

Is there any good of PF or just it is wasting our CTC?

Brits! After you max out your yearly ISA where do you put your money after that?

I was laid off before the whole pandemic went down and I still have my previous employers' 401k plan. Should I keep it until I find another job or what should I do with it?

Getting remarried next November and trying to think of honeymoon destinations. We wanted to go to Greece but I understand it’s the off-season and there might not be much going on. Same with Italy. We’ve done the Maldives and he’s been to Bali, so those are out. Ideally we’d like to relax somewhere sunny and warm, but we just can’t think of where to go. Any ideas?

Which airline did you choose as your main loyalty rewards program? The city I live in has a United hub but I prefer Delta / JetBlue.

What is the point of 1K status with united if you are not even upgraded on a domestic 777 weekend flight with a large business class cabin?

Are there any auto loan lenders you’d recommend for a private party purchase?

Just saw another Amex offer on my SPG card (Amex app -> offers) for Marriott and Ritz - $60 back for $300 spend and $100 back for $500 respectively. Don’t think it has to be spent in one stay either.

What are your favorite personal finance books? I just read Rich Habits and really liked it. I am also reading the Psychology of Money. Looking to read some more!

Has anyone invested in cask of whisky before? What was your experience? Did you make a good ROI? If yes in what duration of time?

How is the Australian PR condition for Sub class 190 Visa right now ? Any state accepting offshore applicants ? Any recent grants ? Please let me know..

This week in homebuying horror stories: offered $60k (10%) over asking on a house. Got beat by a last minute all-cash offer from an out of state buyer who was buying sight-unseen.

This is the worst.

I know I took out the loans and I should repay them and I’m normally fiscally conservative and against giving out free money. But I am hoping student loans get completely cancelled. It would greatly boost the economy if people do not have them hanging over their heads. However, forgiving what is currently there won’t help long term if the predatory practices around student loans aren’t fixed along with soaring tuition prices and salaries for administrators.

What can I gift my best friend, living in India for her wedding? Thinking of some components of a smart home (echo dot, fire stick bundle etc) Budget is $120 limited by other friends who are students

Just curious - What would you do?

My friend is working for a company and they acquired another brand. The other brand has an AOR as well, but that AOR’s PPC account (among other accounts) are lacking some basic optimizations, so my friend and his team are probably going with the AOR that his company uses to manage both brands.

As a courtesy to the brand’s AOR (the 1 that’s being acquired), one team member proposed that the agency submit a proposal to run brands accts. As a result,

Education: B. Tech (3rd Tier college)
Years of Experience: 6.5 Yeras
Date of the Offer: Apr 2022
Company: Cisco
Base: 28 L
Variable Bonus: 3.36 L
PF + Gratuity: 1.68 L
Joining Bonus: 1.5 L
Total comp: 33 LPA
we can expect much from cisco ???

I am Licensed Optician in MA. I am currently making 73k. For transparency, I am not in a management position. I’ve seen much higher wages at other companies. Does anyone have an idea of what should I be expecting for a Licensed Store Manager position?

Do you agree or disagree that email marketing is still king?

Anyone here traveled to Arizona? Confused between Scottsdale and Sedona! Going in September. Suggestions please and if you can share an itenary!

M fish, do any of you have recommendations for comfy athlesiure pants which are water resistant but also look good enough for wearing to a bar or restaurant? I like to be a minimalist packer and my vacations at this stage in life consist of some light hiking during the day followed by nice bars and restaurants so looking for a one stop solution I can wear for both. Looking to be ~$60 or less per pair. Thanks in advance!

Any insight into the Healthcare Operations Transformation practice at Deloitte? Feedback on culture, people, projects would be appreciated! Thanks!

Greetings everyone. Praise God for another day! Hosting a virtual bible study on Tues. 09/29 at 8pm EST. Great time for fellowship and studying the word. Please send me a message if you would like to join! It is open for all and it’s a great community especially in this time of quarantine. Hope you’re able to make it!

Working on two contracts at once. How does the tax code work?

Is anyone thinking of moving jobs and finding full time placements elsewhere? Or at least moonlighting until this is done? If so how are you finding opportunities?

Great restaurants for a birthday dinner date? Looking for something romantic but not the “trendy but not actually that good” type of places, food quality is more important

Hello professionals!
I am a B.tech CSE student and have two offers :-
1) EXL services:- Role( Business analyst Band A2)
6.5 ctc + 1lakh first anniversary bonus.

2) Fractal analytics:- Role(Imagineer :- on trainingit would depend on what technology you'll work in data science) 7.5 ctc + 3 lakh joining bonus.

Please don't ignore this and help me to choose the right decision.
So please if you are from EXL and Fractal or have any idea about these companies please help to make right decision as Fresher

ZRX Pump. Any idea what’s going on?

Hi people!
I need help in understanding what should be the average salary(fixed and CTC) for a supply chain manager in FMCG industry in reputed brands.

Qualification:
Engg+MBA from tier 1 College+ 1.5 yr work ex post MBA.

Best investment banker ties for an interview?

Holy stacking SPG bonuses - 1k / stay regular promo + 7.5k over 2 stays personal promo + new 5k over 3 stays WorldRewards promo + 10k / 25 nights regular promo. Looking at avg >10k / stay for my next 3 stays at only $250/night. That's >35% back.

Before Bonvoy, points and nights used to hit my account much faster. Is anyone else noticing a delay since the name change? Takes more than10 days for a stay to appear in account and I have to call

Are there any apps/sites that consolidate points balances across a large number of credit cards and programs?

Amex is offering me a complimentary Gold card along with Platinum ($550). Is it worth it?

Saving up SPG points for honeymoon, anyone have good recommendations/ideas?

Just got the Venture X and planning to hit the SUB spend by buying stablecoin on Crypto dot com. Is there a risk that Capital One won’t honor this spend or will try to clawback the points?

Does anyone know when the SPG Marriott finalization will be complete? I merged my accounts, but right now you need to earn platinum by meeting either or, not by combined nights for the overall program. Thanks

The next time that you are considering asking for points for smallest mistakes of HK, just think how you'd feel if your client reports your small mistakes to your partner and ask for discount

About to start traveling and have no car rental allegiances. What’s the best program?

Just regained SPG Plat. How long before Marriott status reflects the bump?

Finally time to plan a vacation. Any tips for making the most of Amex points? Assuming conversion to airline miles is best bang for buck...?

is it worth getting a hotel or airline card if I only travel for vacation maybe 3-4x per year and get the sign up bonuses? currently have sapphire preferred

Any AA Platinum Pro members here who have received SWUs?

Spending the next couple months in Pittsburgh. Any recommendations between the Renaissance and the Westin?

Weekend getaway (for just one night) in Hollywood area... Ritz Carlton for 60,000 points a good idea?

Would love to connect with you to learn, share and build new connections!

Does having the Amex gold have any hidden perks? Will they get me dinner reservations or anything like that and is there a cost? O

Anyone know if United is doing a “fly to the finish” type promotion this year? Last year I think I got my offer about this time…

Looking for Venture X referral. Anyone willing to split the ref bonus. Thanks