I’m debating getting Amex Plat bc of the 150k offer. I might cancel after a year because the benefits don’t fit my lifestyle that much. However, lounge access is nice.
🔴I want to know if I can bring guests (my wife) for free to any of the lounges?

Are there ANY lounges that give free guest lounge access with this card?

Currently have Amex Gold and CSP. Planning on getting CSR in 2 yrs.

Which stocks have you invested recently and why?

Been lurking on this group for a while. I’ve only traded stocks ever. What’s the best way to start with options? Any great video tutorials or websites that can help me understand the basics. I only have theoretical knowledge of options thanks to a derivatives class I did at college.

What are the best ways of tax exemption

Launched my first startup! It started last year after getting fed up with the gamification of stocks, so I started to research angel investing, but I couldn’t t find any high quality pitches with free access…. so I decided to develop a solution myself

My network is a completely free and automated deal sourcing solution that matches investors & entrepreneurs. I would really appreciate anyone willing to check it out! Takes less than a minute to sign up and free.

How do you help client's figure out how much life insurance is the right amount?

Anyone travel to Mexico after July 1st? Specifically Cabo, Cancun puerto Vallarta? Any issues?

Should I continue to live at my parents house in the Midwest as things start to open back up or move back to my assigned office city on the east coast? I’ve been saving a lot of money, but I don’t have any friends out here in suburbia. I’m only 25, no student loans, and kind of want to live the city life and make some friends, but I’m hesitant because this high savings rate is really nice and my project at work would be remote even without covid, so I don’t HAVE to move out anytime soon

With the new merger, can I use my spg suite night awards at Marriott properties?

Hey 🇬🇧 🐠,
Has anyone ever invested in an EIS or VCT?
It appears to be very tax efficient and was wondering if any had any experience (returns, good fund manager, ...)to share ?

Does anyone have family members who constantly demand money because they feel like you’re rich now because you’re a lawyer? I’ve always wanted to be in a position to help my family but we all live in the high COL city so my salary doesn’t carry me as far as it would elsewhere. I’ve given a detailed summary of all of my expenses yet every month one family member in particular comes to me for rent money (not some, the full amount, and they refuse to get a job). It has become quite the burden.

Is there any way to preserve/sell a Spirit airline reservation credit? Mine expires at the end of the year. Had to cancel over the summer due to extreme delays and uncertainties.

Hi,

Can I pay full hra amount as rent to my parents to get hra exemption benefits.

HRA: 5 lakh

what are the tax implications when you withdraw from your espp? what are the necessary steps you have to take so you don’t get overtaxed?

Anyone have any knowledge of in house for Farmers insurance? That car stipend is tempting alone.

Thinking of buying a used car to adventure around in-- what should i know about buying a car in CA?

Looking for advice to safely invest Escrow portion of my mortgage, since I was able to stop paying from Escrowz starting this month.

As you know, this cannot be risk in stock market, what are safe options

Has anyone done a commute to NYC (2-3x per week)? SO is considering it and I’d appreciate any insights. TIA.

Is it better to have SFH for monthly cash flow or passive MF deals through a private syndicate? Friend told me that you need to have $1.5m invested in MF to generate 60k a year approx but it’s much better than dealing with tenants and maintenance. Just wanted to get peoples thoughts on becoming financially free through these two real estate methods

Not law quite law related but I could use some input: anyone have any luck negotiating lease pricing with a corporate landlord? I originally signed and got covid pricing and now they want to hit me with a 17% increase bc of inflation 🙃

Is the late checkout until 4pm guaranteed for platinum elite members?

I was laid off, and I am now trying to pick up freelance while also on unemployment. Last week I made roughly double my UE benefits from a freelance job.

Does anyone know if this will disqualify me from future UE benefits, even though it was a temporary, one-time job?

CPAs in private,

Anyone try AICPA CPExpress? What service do you recommend to fulfill your requirements?

EYP and Strategy& fishes, what sort of work do you do in the Life Sciences space (specifically Big Pharma)? And what sort of exits into industry have you seen your former colleagues make?

Have any folks here made a pivot to PE/VC from consulting? Why'd you do it, and what steps did you take?

Is it worth to join CTS as Senior Associate projects ? What about job security in CTS ?

I can’t get out. I’m a barred attorney looking to move into a JD preferred role. I don’t like being at a firm. I’ve applied to hundreds (literally) of contract, compliance, regulatory, etc. sort of jobs. I’m not looking for a crazy salary either. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. How do I make the switch? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks

In Knoxville, TN for a day. Recs for one bottle you'll absolutely suggest? Also the name of the store where I can get that, would be great too! Thank you!

Can someone give me some insight on the CAMS prep process and exam? Time frame, rigor etc?

Have you ever been put on a PIP and survived?

Hi Is our job in danger ? After the quarter results declaration? Has wipro undergone losses? They have kept contract to hire cases on hold as well.why so?

How do you actually pass the Oracle Certification exams? The training videos are, let’s be honest, complete garbage. Is there some studying resource I’m missing?

PWC Boston salaries? Please specify rank and JD or LLM or both. Thanks!

I hear, cco left Havas Chicago 😊

Client wants to buy individual stocks for his portfolio. Don’t care to manage unfettered stocks from clients that we catch blame when underperforming. What is your response to this client?

Is there a reason to get the luxury SPG amex if I got the new Chase Marriott card like a month ago?

What’s the fastest WI-FI provider in Austin? I have Spectrum abs it’s not fast enough for my house of 5

Dear fishes,
Could someone refer me to PO position with Siemens healthineers?

Come on Bears we need a win!

I will currently end as Plat Pro in American due to promotion but thinking of switching to United in 2020. I spend about 14-15K in a year but don’t have enough QS/QM to re-qualify for Plat Pro (cont.)

Turned away from my weekly hotel at midnight bc they can’t find my res and are sold out. Res w/ conf number actively shows in Bonvoy app, they can’t figure out issue. Platinum elite. How many points?

Worth getting the Marriott bonvoy credit card with the 100k points bonus? Annual fee is $95. Already have CSR.

Amex gold or chase Sapphire preferred? I need a card for international travel to avoid foreign exchange fees. Please note, that I'll receive a $150 credit towards the Amex annual fee due to having a corp card. I'd you my capital one checking, but no rewards/benefits there.

Best Hyatt in Hawaii (ideally Kona or Maui)?

Lifetime SPGer who is staying at a Marriott hotel for the first time. Platinum gift is 1k Marriott points (vs 500 spg points) and the green choice is 1k points for the whole stay (vs 500 per night)...

What is the tipping etiquette on the free platinum breakfast in a JW Marriott? The server just gets coffee / orange juice and you serve yourself. It is an overpriced buffet that I would never dine in.

Hi newby here. I am international and only been in the US for a couple years so I wanted to ask a few questions about the chase saphire. What is the best way to apply for it to get the best deal? Any additional benefits beyond the 100k points? Is it ok to apply without an account in chase? How long does it takes to receive? What is the limit of the card? I am planning to buy something that is like 4,200 so I want to ask for the card but want to make sure I will be able to pay that much at once

How many points: AA (I'm Ex Plat) found a maint issue on my flight to DFW causing the flight to be 1.5 hours late. I missed my connecting flight to Belize by 15 mins, the only flight of the day. Contd

Is there a reason to get the luxury SPG amex if I got the new Chase Marriott card like a month ago?

If I book a flight on delta with points and then the flight decreases in points later on, can I cancel the flight and rebook to get the better price?

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

Capital One Venture or CSR?

What are some good trips to do with Bonvoy points in the Northeast (thinking more spa/relaxing vs touring cities) e.g Berkshires, Vermont etc

Planning on opening a Bonvoy boundless chase cc for the 75,000 points and have heard the first year is free. Is that right? If it is, do I still get the 75k? Are the 75k Chase points or Bonvoy points?

Does Omni have a mobile app? Can’t seem to find it anywhere...

Any Hyatt or Marriott recs in LA? Nothing expensive though pls

Had two flights, booked with CSR points, overseas in April, one on Singapore air; after that was cancelled by Singapore Air I booked another flight on Lufthansa. Numerous attempts to contact CSR and

In the UK what rewards credit card is best for relatively frequent travelers? Amex platinum / BA premium / something else?

Anyone travel to Mexico after July 1st? Specifically Cabo, Cancun puerto Vallarta? Any issues?