Is it a bad idea to open a new AMEX card that I don't really need but I'm interested in the points program?

My fiancé and I are planning to buy a home right around our wedding (we’d need to close next June). Has anyone heard of special programs we can look into? He’s military so we have VA Financing...

Newbie here, can anyone here pls share their trading journey?

If planning to buy my first home in next 1-2 years, what should I be doing now leading up to the purchase e.g. things to boost credit score?

Made my first few options trades.

first lesson I learned- take profits ASAP! calls went from +100% to -20%.

FIRE Newbie here - wondering how everyone is retiring early (30’s 40’s 50’s) if the majority of your savings are tied up in tax preferential retirement vehicles you can’t really touch for another few decades?

What’s the general guidance on the order to maximize retirement contributions for tax benefits for an normal individual and for a self employed/small business owner before moving to taxable accounts or alternate vehicles like cash value life policies?
I’ve seen for individual: match trad 401k->match roth 401k->max roth IRA->max trad IRA->max trad 401k->max roth 401k->max HSA
For self employed: max SEP IRA/solo 401k->max roth IRA->max trad IRA->max HSA

Of course situations differ but in general?

Looking to rent a home in the Central Park area but there are very few homes available for rent on Zillow. Does anyone know of any other platforms that might have listings that are not on Zillow? I imagine most people who are trying to rent out their home/investment property would list on Zillow but thought I’d ask!

Hi guys any one dealt with DeVere for managing his investment portfolio, how was your experience?

what you buying?

If a company matches 50% of 401k contributions to 6% of salary, does that mean they’ll put in 6% if I put in 12% or will they put in max of 3% on my 6% contribution? Curious what their wording means

If I’m a Real Estate Agent buying my own property, can I negotiate the Buyers Agent commission to be 0% instead of being paid the buyers commission? Essentially converting what would be Income into Cost Savings for tax purposes?

How do you get in on an IPO with a basic Vanguard brokerage account? Do I have to place my order at 9:30 or can I do it beforehand?

Would you pay an extra ~$100/month on top of existing monthly PITI for access to $65k in equity from your home? Want to use it for either A) down payment on new primary or B) net new investment property and see if that can fund the next primary

Tough investing market out there!! What are some investment strategies to consider during these times?

37 / 13 years / 215K / PDX

Any experience with Charles Schwab intelligent portfolio? Thinking of using it.
Is it allowed as part of BDIP?

Has anybody invested on affordable housing in Gurgaon, India? Or got any insight for a first time investor.

I joined KGS 4 months back. I am taking home loan now. Do I need to inform about my home loan to any one in our company? Any one please help me with this query? Infosys KPMG Tata Consultancy Accenture PwC Wipro EY Cognizant

I am considering putting down an offer for a TH in a community that has Mello Roos. It gets added to the property tax. I am looking at paying an additional 5-6k for that.

Online videos say it’s all good because the money gets invested in building the community .

any potential downsides? In terms of future sales and demand ? What am I missing?

Anyone else think the panel backdrop at the adweek conference gives target vibes?

“There are so many layers of Daddy. Book coming soon. How to get one, how to be one, how to keep one!”

The Status on Barclays portal is showing Offer Approved. In how much time should i expect the offer letter??

Do infosys still ask for 60% throughout academy for experience people as well?

Will internal transfer to Deals as A3 (2 busy seasons under belt)

standard promo in new group is 2 years staff.

Possible to make senior next year? (3 years at firm) or stuck staff lvl for 4 years?

Hearing of layoffs with some Chicago agencies. MSL...Porter...Ketchum...others? Sign of bad economy coming? Hate to sound skittish, but I lived through 2008

Has anyone had an interview go well, people tell you their excited to move forward with you. Then follow up and get ghosted for weeks?

Why are there so many Private Client Advisor positions/ Private client Banker positions open?

Chinese food and a movie at home just wasn’t the same.

Most common sports metaphors used at work?

When should you be hitting the available code vs the g&a code?

Hi All

May I know more about the Brillio Org. On following parameters:
1. Culture
2. Salary Structure
3. Annual Growth
4. BA role in Brillio

Thanks in advance. Pls help.

What kind of exit ops are you seeing in accounting advisory? I’m in CMAAS and not sure what my options are other than traditional accounting roles. Also, salary expectations with 3 years of experience in HCOL? Thinking it might be really tough to beat current public accounting salaries.

How do hit 10,000 steps these days? I workout at 6am, start work at 8 am and finish at about 8 pm and sleep at 10. Any tips how and when to squeeze in a walk?

Anyone who can help me in getting referral in Pwc! I can share the details if you can refer. Thank you.

If i haven’t signed anything with my firm regarding repaying them for receiving my series 7 license with them I’m assuming i owe nothing if i leave? Is there a way to find out without my manager knowing I’m looking at other firms?

I pity those who revel in the "accomplishment" of have 100+ YTD utilization. Y'all got suckered by the firm.

Best way to spend $600k Delta Miles?

Amex platinum vs CSR??

Bathroom smells of cig smoke and they can’t transfer me to another room till tomorrow. How many points?

Why does Newark close tsa pre lanes? Terrible

Flight attendant woke me up while I was sleeping to give me ice cream, then I couldn’t go back to sleep.
How many points?

Best Hyatt in Hawaii (ideally Kona or Maui)?

Does anyone know when the SPG Marriott finalization will be complete? I merged my accounts, but right now you need to earn platinum by meeting either or, not by combined nights for the overall program. Thanks

Best SPG + Marriott hotels in Beijing?

My DashPass via my CSP is expiring at end of the month. Does anyone know if I can get another year of it by adding another eligible Chase card on the same account??

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.

Unethical to pocket citi prestige 4th night reimbursement?

I have a boneheaded question I’m pretty sure I know the answer to. My partner can’t use my Hilton Honors account for an upcoming stay he is going to book, right? He doesn’t need my discount or anything - was just hoping that he could get my diamond benefits.

How many people do you think each SPG/Marriott ambassador looks after?

Which CC is better for sign-up bonus - Citi Premier 80K points or Chase Aer Lingus/Iberia 100K Avios points?

I churn somewhat regularly and am under 5/24 by 1. I think Citi's points are more valuable but maybe I should knock out another Chase card before I'm at 5/24 again, even though Avios isn't as versatile?

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

I was on an AA flight that turned around near the final destination due to "air conditioning problems," landed back in Philly, then we reboarded a few hours later.

What should my demands be?

Just got an offer to upgrade my Amex Gold to Platinum with a 100k point bonus (spend $6k in 6 months). Is this worth it to upgrade to platinum? Would you do it

Amex Platinum or Chase Sapphire?