Have 200k Amex points .. all high redemption options I read online are for routes I don’t take. What are best ways to redeem for domestic flights

Help!! My bestfriend is doing two months abroad and was trying to fly into turkey when they told her she couldn't because her passport expired within three months.

She went to the US Embassay in Athens knowing she had a month left of traveling, and gave her an emergency passport and punched holes in her exsisting one. Now no country will let her in with her emergency passport.

Can her mom get her a passport in the US and ship it to her? Is there anyway around this?

Thank you!!

LCSW 50k loan repayment- Has anyone been granted a contract through the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program? I’m interested in applying for the 2 years of full time work as an LCSW but my loans are a bit under 50k so I’m wondering if they would only give me what I need to clear my loans or would I still get 50k as long as I complete my contract ?

Looking to buy in the DMV suburbs (northern VA). Is this the wrong time for such a move? Beyond down payment, got about 6mo emergency fund and must tap into it for moving&house expenses like furniture

Real estate Tax question: I have a personal property and investment property in Florida. I am about to pay one off. Should I pay off the investment property or the personal home?

I’m F traveling to Delhi for the first time with another F friend. I would like to tour Delhi and Agra over 3 days. Looking for personalized services as I’m interested in visiting specific spots in Delhi. Appreciate any tour services recommendations. (Safety is our biggest concern.)

I decided to come home to CA from NYC at the end of April 2020. How should I go about with filing my taxes since my work is technically in NYC and I didn’t change any payroll address. Do I file part-time resident for NY?

Investment advice for a junior associate (with minimal research or effort). Young with minimal expenses, so open to any and all suggestions.

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?

Looking for some advice as I am considering relocating to US. How difficult is for HR professionals to get a work visa? I think from what I read I qualify under eb3 (no master yet) or h1b. How do for do about looking for positions that sponsor your visa? I'm in the defense sector and have previously healthcare and financial services experience. Also worked in global matrix organisations with US teams so know the culture quite well. Any help is greatly appreciated.

My partner and I bought our home back in 2020. We got a good deal, low rate. But we want to move into a more spacious SFH. However, as we all know this market is crazy. Everything we want costs $620k+ and bc of rates it makes our mortgage estimates $3500+. We are currently paying $2k. And it looks we need to sell the house simultaneously as look for a new one or our contingency isn’t as attractive. I know it’s based on personal circumstances. But what would you do? - not move, sell and buy?

The threat of nuclear bombs flying over cities should crash the real estate market

Cons of moving 75% of my savings to an Intermediate US Treasury ETF (SCHR)? I wouldn’t mind losing 4-5% if the market rallies, but would rather put cash to work if the market keeps tanking

Any tips for HireVue interviews/Delta Airlines?

I have booked my h1b visa appointment in sept. Does my visa date effect due to travel ban until dec 31st . I am hoping I could get stamping done and enter US after travel ban gets lifted.

Hello! I'm travelling with 3 friends to NYC in early Nov. We haven't been before so we're very excited! Can you please share recommendations for food, nightclubs, bars, etc. Things you think we must do in our 6 days there! Thank you!

Hi All, Wanted to know if we can work from UAE (tourist visa) with Deloitte USI laptop

Taking a gamble here. 25 OXY $16Cs for 4/9 and 25 OXY $17Cs for 4/9. $0.20 and $0.08 respectively. Very high risk but have gains on other OXY trade that I don’t mind risking on this.

Noob investor here. I messed up and need some advice. Invested in Alibaba (BABA) around $245 average cost because I believed in the business but now I’m significantly down…what should I do? I have half investment in my individual brokerage and half in my Roth IRA (I know, pretty stupid of me). Am I screwed long term?

Feel like everytime I have a potential job the moment I interview face to face it all falls apart. Are there certain key mistakes you guys notice that detract from someone even if they have good work?

Given how many mbas want to go into pm, does being a pm (with consulting experience) today give you a leg up as an applicant

For someone earning 11 LPA fixed in India, is 50K Euros in Germany a good package?

Numbeo says it will be equivalent to my current salary, however tax deduction will be higher. Thoughts?

Hi everyone,
Can anyone pls connect me directly to the manager for onboarding, instead of company's job refferal id wise, coz mostly none of the companies actually reach out. I'm tired of current organisation's politics and want to quit. But due to 90 days notice period not getting any calls for interview.
I'm a PLSQL developer and data analyst using Excel and Tableau (basic), currently I have 2 yoe also having fair knowledge unix and java as well.
Please help.
Thankyou!

Currently interviewing for an Associate Partner role with New York Life. I have 15 years experience in financial services. What should I be asking for when it comes to salary. The range they give is $60k-$160k base, not including bonuses.

Anybody knows how much earns an average line cook in Orlando, Florida? And how many hours have to work to get a decent wage

Seriously considering adding vegan stuff to my restaurant's menu, I don't have anything against meat except I can't afford it. :( Any ideas on something that doesn't taste like treebark? LOL

Feb 2021 L1 candidates how are you keeping yourself motivated to study with holiday season upon us...thanks

Honest question, can fishbowl actually help resolve and navigate the challenges, frustrations and realizations we face as an industry? Or more just a place to vent?

Hi all,

I had two technical rounds in tcs last month and now I have got the offer letter from tcs.

But I found one thing unusual that I did not have any salary negotiation call neither any hr round.

They released offer letter directly on ibegin portal with 60% hike on my current ctc .

Should I consider this as a fake recruitement.

Please let me know your thoughts.

Thanks

Is 150 billable hours per month little/average/a lot?

Hey folks, can anyone please tell me how much does a Senior Manager at Monitor Deloitte Dubai make?

I’m 30, should I consider joining S& Middle East as Senior Associate in attempt to make Manager and leave? Is it too exhausting? Will I burn out before I get there? And how long to Manager?

I’m looking for EP’s in Vancouver I can bring 50k to 100k projects to as a director. Reach out if this interest you. I would love to chat.

Hi Everyone, Started my career in government 5 years ago working in an operational role, then focussed on HR for 3 years working my way up to a middle manager role in HR as a business partner and completed my Level 7 CIPD. I don’t think HR or government is for me anymore and looking to find something new, now 24 feel I have a lot of transferable skills and knowledge but worried about private companies in other professions taking me seriously. Grateful for any advice - thanks in advance!

Does anyone have recommendations for free or free trial media planning resources that would be helpful to use/reference for a student project?

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!

On a credit file, do multiple credit cards from the same issue count as multiple accounts or is that issuer counted as a single account regardless of how many cards

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? 😭

Is there a thread of company discount codes? ISO Hilton code (do not judge me my BIL is getting married at a Hilton and his fiancé is going to go postal if we don’t reserve a room now)

If hotels give you soap, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, and cotton balls/q tips (sometimes mouthwash), why don’t they just supply toothpaste?

New to UR travel portal. I keep seeing that I will get 1.5x back here -- does that mean if I have 20,000 points originally, it becomes 30,000 points in the portal? (cont.)

Got targeted for Amex platinum 100k. Is it worth it? Is there a higher targeted offer?
Considering doing it since no more personal card for BCG expenses. Also have CSR fwiw.

Had the CSP for 18 months. Do I upgrade to the Reserve now (no signing bonus) or wait until my 24 months are up and cancel old/apply for the Reserve to get the signing?

Hotel recommendations for Tulum Mexico?

Places to stay in Chicago for a long weekend?

Looking for marriot, close by to food/nice areas to walk around if possible

Hi fellow fish need some advice.

I'm planning a wedding and wondering if I should apply for new credit cards to maximize on points. If so, wondering what your recommendations are and or if there are new cards out there I haven't heard of yet. For context I probably have another 20k+ in expenses to pay still and my current cards are:

CSP
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless
Citi double cash
Random card (used to be uber)

My fiancé and I both have the CSR card and Freedom Unlimited combo and love them. We are thinking of adding another card and we were considering the Amex Platinum (to diversity transfer partners) or likely a United card for lounge access since we live in Chicago.

Does anyone else have both CSR and Amex Platinum? Would you recommend?

Are there any major differences between the delta lounges at LGA?

Any recommendations for best balance transfer card? Like zero APR for 15-18 months and no fee? Also nice to have points or cash bonus

Is CSR still worth it? I already used the complimentary Lyft membership? It just expired. and I already used the DoorDash benefit. Their fees are going up to $550

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

Anyone looking to get southwest pass through chase premier and plus?

Likely going to miss Delta Diamond this year by about 10k miles. Anyway to pay to make up the difference?

Where are the good point promotions? Spg (soon), Hyatt recently just ended and those were lame. Anyone know good ones going on or starting relatively soon? Interested in rental and air promotions, too.

For CSP/CSR, does the person getting referred get anything other than the public offer?