I have 1.5M Amex points. Which epic trip should I take?

I moved from NY to CA about halfway through 2020. Do I have to claim half the year in CA in my taxes? It’s a temporary move so hoping I don’t have to (but my drivers license and mailing address are now CA). Any advice is appreciated!

Am I the only one feeling glad we didn’t get selected for a particular airline pitch?

Is there a home buying group for Seattle area?

If I have a six year old and 150k in a 529, can I say I’m done?

How do folks effectively save for a house down payment and max retirement?

I’ve gotten massive returns by making huge bets on good coins. XLM is my current darling: FairX, ICO platform, partnerships, use cases and fast payments.

Best sign up bonus right now that is not the CSP and the Amex platinum?

So wanna run something by you all. Looking at insurance plans. There are 4 plans that allow an HSA. 3 of the 4 are identical.
500 firm contribution to HSA = ~21/ pay period. Add that to lowest HSA premium plan. It still comes out lower than the out 3 plans. So what am I missing?

Hello folks,

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

Anything else?

What all are the benefits IQVIA provides. Need to understand on below points-

1. Leaves
2. Meals
3. Transportation
4. Medical benefits (like dental, optical)
5. Allowances
6. WFH
7. Bonus that excludes from CTC and variable
8. Annual/Half yearly parties
9. Goodies or gifts during major festival
10. Anything else 😅

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

My fiancé and I invested in a small startup about five years ago and are about to get a $300,000 pay out (after taxes). What would you do with an extra $300k? (We have no debt, have sufficient savings and own a home already so the basics are covered.)

New offer. What does this mean?: “Policy is that we don’t consider the green card until someone is at 2.5 years prior to the last extended date on their current visa.”

Does nagarro deducted tax from first month's salary, as company is saying that we can only show our investment once first salary is credited.

I am 29F and earning 13LPA. I have been working for 4 years of which 3.5 years I had very low pay and close to 0 savings. I have been able to save 6L now.

My investments below:
* Elss funds - 2 (total 1.5L annually)
* Large cap mutual funds - 6 (total 40K sip per month) current portfolio of 4L
* FDs - 2 of 25K each
*Medical insurance - company provided

Can someone advice if this is a good investment plan for future? What can I do better? Do I need another Insurance? Where else to invest?

What to do with pharma stocks like Pfizer, moderna.. doesn’t seem to be trending up..

Had my sapphire preferred for 4 years. Can I downgrade to a freedom today and re-apply for a sapphire after a couple weeks to get a new bonus?

What diwali gifts/goodies we can expect from cognizant this year?

Does anyone have intel on signing bonus amounts (apart from Covid and year-end) for mid-level litigation associates? The move would be to a V10 firm. Thanks!

I'm really starting to like telehealth. Thoughts?

1M net worth, 450k total comp, age 35, just paid off tons of student loans TONS, want to retire at 50. What’s the move?

Looking to switch into smaller consulting in Chicago. Currently working in SAP, but looking to get more into strategy. Which consulting firms should I look at? Hopefully better benefits, bonus, pay, etc.

👀 we changed the cover art

Can anyone offer insight on Human Capital M&A interviews from the Big 4? What’s the process like? Case or behavioral?

Looking for a cannabis play that isn’t SNDL (sorry financials look like shit). Anyone have a view on GRAMF (JayZs company which just SPACed) ?

What are the bgv docs required in cgi?

Hi All,

I had an offer from CGI for 14lpa two months ago. I rejected it as I received an offer from a product based company for 19lpa+5L stocks. Now I am not able to handle the pressure in this Product company and want to go back to CGI. Can I apply to CGI again? Will they take me? Is there any duration to apply again. Please help.

Yoe - 4.
Tech - Azure, Terraform.

How is dubai first bank project in wipro and how is morgan stanley project in wipro please tell 🙏🙏🙏

If I was hired in your company, what will be my approx CTC ? 😜

YOE: 6.2 years in Fullstack development with hands-on experience in devops tasks.

Skills: Golang, Python, NodeJS, ReactJS, CICD, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, AWS, Terraform.

Things to note, Not too good in Data Structure & Algorithms 🙁

This can help others to benchmark as well.

Be honest please.

#salary #benchmarking #fullstack

Weekend thought as many of us watch our portfolios bleed away value as the market hit all time highs: stick with it. This is a very difficult time in the market so try to figure out what’s not working and fix it. Stick with your process while trying to improve it. That should you you in the best place to manage risk now and be positioned to capture new opportunities in the coming weeks and months. Discipline, execution, and patience are key sources of alpha. Best of luck.

Anyone have any insights into the incredibly random numbers in the DPW salary scale??

Just found out my husband is being transferred to the Chicago area in about two months, I know finding a new job mid-school year will be tough but if anyone has any leads on a secondary opening please share!

Thoughts on CSIQ? It is sitting near all time highs but has not jumped like crazy from pre-pandemic. It’s at a 25% premium. It has solid fundamentals. It may be a solid option after it hits the 50 day SMA.

Is anyone familiar with the El Gouna part of Egypt (near Hurghada)? If so, recommendations and thoughts?

How is the Moana Surfrider in Waikiki? Going during the winter break.

Ritz or JW in Cancun?

Any women doing GORUCK ?

Has anyone here have the ridge or ekster wallet? If so what are your thoughts

Does anyone actually shop at the designer stores in the airports?

Do you think the US will issue a 100% travel ban (aka nobody can come in or get out) similar to some other countries? When and how long?

I'm going to Machu Picchu next month with my brother and hiking the Inca trail. Any recommendations on what I absolutely need to bring for the hike? Anyone who hiked the Inca trail take like a battery pack or something with them for their camera?

Also, I'm considering bringing my drone even tho I know I can't take it into any of the sacred places like Machu picchu. I also have to register it with customs when I get into the country. Is it still worth taking? I can use it around Cusco and Lima

Have a DELTA companion certificate that is expiring Jan 31, 2023. Fully transferable. Planned to use it in Dec for Christmas but can no longer travel. DM if interested, thank you.

My kid is old enough now to consider a Disney trip. I am in Chicago so more inclined to Florida. Any tips or thoughts?

Recs for outdoor dining or good takeout restaurants in Santa Barbara? Also, will take any suggestions for short hiking trails or scenic views!

30th birthday coming up in December and would love to do it big, I haven’t celebrated a lot of birthdays in the past. Would love to skydive over the palm in Dubai, with that in mind, anyone have recs on where to stay and things to do in Dubai for 4-6 days? TIA

Planning a one-week summer vacation to Yellowstone Park area. Family unit of 6, so need to rent a single, large SUV. Just looked at prices and the cheapest car available for 6 people with unlimited mileage is $3,500+. Makes the vacation almost not worth it. Anyone have any recommendations on how to get a better deal? Any discount codes? Thank you in advance!!

Anyone have any go-to suit, shirt, or slack brands that they swear by for heavy travel?

Is Providence a good destination for a 3 day trip with my friends (4 F, early/mid 30s)?
Do you have any recommendations? The alternative is to meet in NYC (we all have been to NYC, but could be fun).

Any recommendations or itineraries for the French Riviera/Monaco? Thinking of flying in and out of Nice.

Has anyone been to the UK lately from the US? What are the Covid requirements / restrictions? Thank you!

What’s a good Marriott Bonvoy points vs $ conversion to make decisions on using points or $?
I’m contemplating 40k points vs $168 including taxes at a category 4 location

Looking to take my first solo trip for my birthday and deciding between San Juan & St. Thomas. I want beach, one water activity, nice hôtels/resorts and amazing food! Walkability would be nice but not needed!

Any recommendations (must sees / restaurants / bars) for Pittsburgh?