Have lots of expenses coming up for relocation (flights, hotels, etc). Which credit card should I sign up for with a good sign up bonus? I’m relocating to Asia (temp for ~2-3 years) so need something I can use there and be able to still gather up points, no forex fees, etc. Main redemption for travel.

Do you think any of the major cruise line companies will go bankrupt? Debating if I should invest.

I’m 26 and have ~40k sitting in my savings account. Annual income 140k. Maxing out 401k. No debt. Planning to invest 25k but don’t know where to start. Should I get a wealth manager? What is the best way to approach this?

What are the key low fee index funds I should look at? For the US Domestic markets. I am not looking to beat the overall market but at the very least match it.

I have a lot of exposure to big tech and sp500 across my brokerage account and retirement accounts. I recently opened a Roth IRA and have 6k in it to invest. I know the default strategy is to invest in a fund that tracks sp500 but I do that everywhere else regularly. Is there anything else like VYM you recommend? I’m targeting dividend growth ones since it’s a Roth IRA ..

Im looking to buy a home, program is zero down (no PMI). I make 150k base salary; take home 8k mon. Im looking to buy a house under 350k in my area. Im looking at a payment of about 3k including prop. taxes in a newly gentrifying area. My plan is to house-hack and in a year move out. Is this monthly payment too high? I have under 10k student loans (will get wiped) and no other payments. I want to make sure I can afford it even without tenants just in case.

Hi folks, am bit afraid reading the comments about pwc india..I am just a beginner with 2 years experience. They offered me 8 lpa fixed.Nothing discussed about joining bonus.
Any feedback will be appreciated. Am confused whether they offered is a good package by reading the comments about pwc.And whether am taking the rights decisions.

Is this an aggressive position? Would you use final regulations effective for tax year beggining Dec 16, 2020 to support a deduction for calendar tax year 2020? Proposed regulations didn't include this exception. More details below.

Is it worth moving to western countries if you have a stable life in India and the household income is close to 3 lac per month?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this move?

Hey guys! How difficult is it to get a job in big fours if you are on a dependent visa? ( prior experience of 2 years in big four in India)

Hi All :) I need advise on whether it is possible to get my first time H1B stamped at a US consulate in Canada ? I am required to travel to Canada anyway for my PR stamping and I am trying to figure out if I can get my H1B stamped around the same time while I am in Canada for my PR, since it is extremely difficult to get appointments in India these days? I am currently based in US. Thanks!

Newbie looking for advice.

I currently have the CSP card (have for just over a year). I’m looking to get another CC to get a signup bonus but not sure which one to get. I don’t eat out a ton but do frequent chipotle a couple times per week (don’t judge 😂). I plan on doing a few international trips next year, hopefully with United/Star Alliance network. Should I get a United CC or something else? Or should I consider more than one? If so, any ideas?

Has anyone ever negotiated having a company pay off their student loans after a certain number of years working there?

Are Analysts expected to travel while working for the consulting practise at Deloitte India? How often is one staffed on/rotated across projects?

Who wants to be a millionaire?

Constantly thinking why I chose US to study and have worked here for several years. Visa is such an issue for long term career move. Might have choose Canada or Australia...

One of the best things about COVID lockdown: The pause on “how many points?” posts in this bowl.

How to save tax for the money from freelance work? As i already have a full time job.

Joined at 502 in JPMC in mid July (in Operational Risk). 6 YOE (4 in audit, 2 in BPO). Haven't really started working in the true sense yet. Objective setting discussion just began for this year. Wondering what to expect from performance appraisal considering these facts in terms of hike and bonus. LOB - Corporate.

Anyone interested for the flat near kadubeesanahalli (Bangalore)?? If yes, Dm me

Hearing everyone in Ireland won a Bronze ICAD last night?

Given the current downturn in US markets and specially Cypto, what's your strategy?

Hi guys ,

In paris if you get a salary of 83 k + 1 BHK allowance and other benefits .is a good package to live and work comfortably. Please kindly suggest me.

Thanks alot.

Noticing that a lot of women I’ve dated have had physically or emotionally abusive fathers....if I had to guess about 20%?

Is this out of line statistically or am I doing something to attract this? Not complaining btw (except for 1, they’ve all been great and happened to confide this information)

When do you guys have sex with your date? I’m new to the dating game and just curious when is appropriate to do it. Have not had any physical touch with my date yet. Only had a first date and planned for the second for now.

How's the LGBT dating scene at HBS? Are most people single or partnered

I was on a tour but where I asked a couple of older women sitting behind me to speak softly as it was 6:30 am in the morning. After that they kept saying loudly that i’m smelling and that i need to use deo and that i should keep my arm down. I confronted them later and they said respect your elders?? I want to ruin their vacation. What else can I do?

I have a newer 4 bd, 2.5 bath home with a swimming pool in NorthEast Austin, about 12 mins from both downtown and the Domain.

I live by myself and am planning on heading out of the country for a while in the next month or two.

Anyone interested in renting a furnished room or possibly the entire house?

Who’s your favorite person you’ve ever had to interview?

Manifest Season 4, Enola Homes 2, Stranger Things S2, Dahmer, Naruto

Gonna be a busy weekend and upcoming week ☺️

How’s everyone feeling about the exam postponement? I’m bloody gutted

Planning to take the CIPP and CIPM. Will be doing self-study. What is the “book” everyone refers to for studying? Is it just the “study guide” the IAPP sells? Does anyone know if the study guides and sample questions you can buy on amazon are sufficient to use for passing? Appreciate any and all advice.

Anyone looking for job change with skill set in weblogic servers? Please DM

Did any one implement semantic search on custom domain data? if so what is the best model is to generate embeddings. I am using DPR but still looking for better model

I love going to karaokes but none of my LA friends are into singing in semi-public settings. Want to start a bi-monthly bar hopping then karaoke lounge thing lol. Who’s interested?

American Airline q - if I have Gold status and an American Airlines credit card - does that mean I get two free checked bags or one

Forgot my wallet back home, realized half to airport. Now going back. Great start to the week

Bonvoy-ers: anyone else get assigned a new ambassador today?

today and tomorrow you can order free Sweetgreen up to $20 from Uber Eats using code SWEETGREEN20

Luggage delay claim question

I used Chase explorer to buy tickets for my vacation and luggages were delayed for a month. Per chase term I am entitled $100 a day for 3 days. But the claim agency chase used has been asking for airlines response, which has not came (2month+ now). I am concerned insurance will use this as an excuse to never compensate. Is there a good way to handle this situation?
TIA

Has anyone held AMEX Bonvoy cards in two separate countries? Would both link to your Bonvoy account?

Have y’all ever switched to a later flight for travel vouchers? If so what’s your cutoff $ amount?

Found a bed bug in a Radisson Red in Campinas Brazil, how many points?

My niece is getting in on the points game. Aside from TPG where should I send her to self educate? Any card recommendations? Her hubby is military so they won’t have to pay fees on most cards. Thanks!

Does anyone have any tips to maximize miles when getting married? We currently only have one card that is the same. Does it make sense to add her to all of my other cards as an authorized user? Any tips appreciated

Can I simply upgrade from Amex Blue Cash Preferred to Amex gold? Or would both just be open at the same time since one is technically a charge card?

I have 2 Cathy pacific business class seats on hold from NY to Vietnam via Hong Kong in December through AA miles. If I need to cancel, will I get my aa miles back even with it being booked on a partner ?

Does anybody have a referral link for Amex Platinum? - has to be UK based

I am short 1140 PQP short to maintain my United status. I have a Turkish airline flight booked, would this be enough to gain the needed PQP? Not sure how to check / calculate. Thanks!

Anyone noticing AA taking longer to post miles? Feels like it takes an extra day or two and if not I have to request for missing miles

After the merger, what will happen to “Make a Green Choice”. Seems like we won’t be getting 1500 MR/night.

Trying to decide whether to go with Avis or Hertz for loyalty program. Is one wildly better than the other? Why?

It says on Bonvoy breakfast voucher that gratitude is included. Somehow they always expect additional cash tips?

Best way to get to Australia (SYD/MEL) on points? Looking to go business from either IAD or JFK.

Anyone affected by the Atlanta airport shutdown? Delta is crapping their pants once again!