I got an Amex Cash Preferred card and closed it about 4-5 years ago. I want to open it again for the 0% intro offer. Does anyone know how I can ensure the offer will be valid for me or not?

Hello folks,

How does everyone save tax
I'm aware about 80C, nps and home loan interest.

Anything else?

1099 or w-2 ? I have been given the option though the company prefers w-2. It’s a day rate booking couple of months or more (no end date). I already have 1099 from similar company this year and am leaning towards 1099, but I don’t want to be difficult. I do take home office deduction and they are not supplying any equipment. Suggestions?

Hi ,

This is regarding Visa Appointment for Germany - in VFS.
My visa expiry is June 2023 , whereas my Appointment to consulate is July 2022. I am going to renew my visa now but for my appointment I had given my current passport number and for appointment I need to carry the renewed passport(Which will have new Passport Number) , please help if this will be an issue?? Will I be asked to book a new appointment with renewed Visa and passport number ?? anyone faced similar situation??

Visa case interview coming up. Any tips? Should I expect a standard case or will it be geared towards payments?

Hi there! Just signed my offer letter and am excited to get started at Visa in the coming weeks. QQ: Does Visa reimburse gym memberships? If so, how much?

How is work culture @Visa are they are any programs to employee developments?

Client had a privately held REIT in IRA. Trying to transfer to IRA I manage to diversify. I need some help. Continued...

Not related to consulting but anyone has experience with ratehub / canwise financial as lender for the house mortgage? They seem to offer better discount on Prime rate compared to the big 5 banks.

Is it legal to collect the rent in a separate LLC even though rental property is not owned by the same LLC?

Side gigs. What do you do to supplement your income (besides marry for money)? I bartender but that’s taken a hit with Covid. Thinking about some kind of tutoring set up.

Getting in the Black Friday spirit...what are your favorite places/stores/areas/shopping centers to spend your hard earned money?

Roth vs Traditional 401k, thoughts?

Hi, I’m currently working in Business consulting at EY India. I am keen to practice consulting in the Middle East. Does anyone know which mgmt consulting firms offer visa sponsorships and the best way to reach out to them?
Thanks in advance!

Got 150k saved up, can I buy anything worthy with this as a down payment at the moment?

Was there ever a time you wanted to give up being a real estate agent?

Hello London 🐠

If you’re working in Life Sciences / Healthcare and know if you’re firm is hiring and open to visa sponsorship please do let me know. I’d really appreciate any referral / leads. Thanks so much!!

Hello Friends,
My Yoe =4 years, technology = Automation Quality Analyst. I have 2 offers as below :
1) Tibco= 13 lakhs
2) JP Morgan and chase = 11 lakhs

Please suggest which would be better in terms of job security & work life balance and carrier growth?

Has anyone here actually won the diversity visa lottery? I've been playing for 7 years with no luck...

What if Pakistan and India unite and form one single country ? Imagine the possibilities for our own people. Our cultures are more similar than our differences. After all we (both countries) are children of the same mother who just lived in separate houses (read partition) for 70+ years. All the money spent on military could be used for education , food and scientific development . Together we can be world’s superpower. What’s your take

Creating my registry, what are some must haves to put on it! Doing Amazon and Target, thanks for the help in advance.

Does anyone have experience travelling in or out of Heathrow over the last month? Got a trip booked and wondering what the border restrictions are like/ what documentation is needed for showing reason for travel (if any)

How is everyone finding the year-end craziness to close deals this year?

What do you prefer to use when drafting agreements and other documents: [•], [__], or other?

Has anyone here shipped plants cross-country? Moving from NY to Seattle and looking to move my 8-9 small to mid sized plants. Would really appreciate any recs!

What is the upside to working on implementation projects? Are there even any?

Do you sleep with your work laptop beside you or are you normal?

Are you worried about how quickly AI support is growing?

Hi fishes,

Does anyone know how long you have to wait post biometrics inorder to get the passport letter or even the visa? It's for Canada work visa.

Any gays Wana come to nyc for 1-3 weeks in January ? Looking to rent my place in chelsea while I’m away

I’m currently freelancing as a CD at reputable agencies. Is it ridiculous to consider full-time ACD-level jobs?

I’m thinking of applying for a sales role at Salesforce, but there are so many roles that meet my experience. I don’t want to apply for a bunch of positions, and no one is replying to me for a conversation on LinkedIn. Would anyone here be willing to give me some advice/guidance?

As an employee at pwc, can I sign “Form 3115s?” Is that allowed? Also, can I sign these forms for companies in California even though I’m a TX licensed CPA?

Are people with criminal records allowed at any corporations? I don't have one, I'm just wondering what level of misconduct is allowed on a background check for a large company to still consider them?

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

If you bought a United Flight with miles can you change your flight and book with cash? I don’t have enough points for flight I want to change to and app is only give me miles option

Anyone with systemwide upgrades to sell on American Airlines ?

What are some perks of the Ritz?? I’m staying here for the next few weeks but I don’t get the hype

Just booked flight to Hong Kong. Best SPG/Marriott to book on points? Trying to find proximity to good nightlife, restaurants, and public transportation. (Cont.)

Do you get elite night credits for award/point stays?

Do AA 500 mile upgrade awards expire? I have used a decent amount of upgrades, but I still have 14 that I have been sitting for a about maybe 6-7 months. I do not see anything about them expiring, but I would not be surprised if they do.

I am hoping someone can provide some insight so I don’t have to contact AA customer service :)

I am AA Platinum Pro, for international travel on AA, is there extra baggage allowance or not? Weight wise or piece wise? Oneworld website says ‘yes’ and AA website says ‘no’

Hotel recommendations in Sydney and Melbourne?

For the Spg 50 night bonus award, is the 10 suite nights or the one free night award better?

Is there a good website or group or reddit page for travel flash sales / deals?

Best Marriott/SPG property for a couple’s stay in Amsterdam? End of December - want to be reasonably close to city center but not break the points bank (<~50k a night ideally )

People at EY not use the corporate card? The expense system is horrible. But might not be worth using my Marriott card...

Is SYW UBER integration dead?

Have enough miles for one way business class or two way economy! Cathy Pacific JFK to BKK for December. Whats the good value for my points? I can buy a one way economy with cash (its reasonable)

What is everyone doing with corporate card Amex rewards annual fee? Is it waiveable since there’s no travel?

Any star alliance status match delta platinum?

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?

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

Alaska to join Oneworld!!!