Leaving Deloitte next week. I have 932 points left on my corporate card account - I don’t want to just leave them there but it looks like I have to transfer in increments of 1000. My statement will close after my last day with the points that will bump me up above 1000 - any advice in how not to lose them? I have a personal platinum delta Amex.

If you were to invest ₹10L today for a period of say next 5 years. How would you do it?

Target is to have 15L by end of 5th year and NO investment can be made into real estate.

What’s the best travel rewards card you have and why?

I’m looking for recommendations for a bench top bandsaw. I’m willing to invest in a nicer one down the line, but right now I want to keep it under $300. I mostly see Powertec, Shop Fox, or Wen. There is a $375 Grizzly I’d consider if it’s way better than the others. Any thoughts?

Abandoning Green Card
Has anybody experience in giving up the LPR status after leaving the US for work and residency in another country/homecountry? I come from a low tax country and wonder whether Uncle Sam will send a final tax bill or penalty fee or even make it difficult/impossible for me to abandon the GC once I will leave the US again. This is crucial for me to apply for the GC.

Recommendations for a Roth IRA?

Any recommendations on where to invest 10k? I have about 15k in stocks but I don’t think I’ve done a great job picking stocks. Also for people making 150k+ how do you budget your money monthly?

Is anyone investing in liquid funds? How do they benefit and what are their returns?
Recommendations are welcome.

Want to buy a house in bay area? Is this a good time? Thoughts?

VOO vs. VTI - which one to buy now? Or a mix of both?

I can’t stop feeling so behind all the time. It seems like every one of my peers doesn’t have to worry about student loans, car insurance (paid by their parents still) etc. I keep thinking about how if I didn’t have all these bills I’d maybe have some savings that I could be proud of. Currently A2 making 65K in HOL and I feel like I’ll never be able to save up for a down payment or wedding or anything. Just feeling discouraged.

Planning on staying in Japan in November for a week! Any recommendations on where to stay / things to do? Also, got some SPG points (<100k) I want to use!

Has anyone been told they need 25% down for a vacation home?

Thoughts on potential business ideas or investment opportunities where I can live the life I deserve now and not in retirement? I’m always trying to think of potential business ideas and come up with nothing. As far as interests, it doesn’t matter what it is. As long as it makes money I’m interested.

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?

Anyone else not getting points / nights for recent Marriott stays? Account activity isn’t working in the app

What is the best solution for home security? ADT, Xfinity. Viviant, etc.? I live in SF Bayarea.

When are reviews? What does everyone have prepared outside of contributions PPT and PA tool?

Anyone from the tax group here? A friend is looking for recommendations on someone familiar with international tax laws (US, Singapore). Any suggestions?

98 almost 99k base salary in San Diego, CA not including the bonuses or OT… is this too low or reasonable?

Happy week! Stay positive.. 👍

Passed the CIA. 🍾 I'm rolling deep in the letters... CPA, CFE too. What should I do next?

Hi all I have started a new post as a sales manager for a Fibre optics company, I feel I have been thrown in the deep end and asked to swim, it's a small company and want me to head up the sales team for corporate companies, also asked me to put together a marketing strategy

Long drive tomorrow. Does anyone know of any on demand CFP continue education courses out there? I’d love to knock out 15 hrs of CE on this drive, if able. 🤦‍♂️🔫🤢

Who else feels like they’re trying to be the little engine that could? I work 7 days a week right now 8 hours a day and every week set myself a goal to just chug chug along for another week. It helps the time pass by.

If anyone wants a referral to PwC assurance, let me know! I can refer you and respond quickly to messages. The US is offering in-person or fully virtual options!!

Has anyone considered shifting from consulting to teaching? Doing PhD from top IIMs and working as faculty?

In cgi what are the shift timings for a tester ,?
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Is there any advice for networking into projects when you don’t know many people at the firm yet? I always to help on BD work when I’m on the bench, but it never turns into any billable work. Every time I have talked to a partner/senior manager I was told I don’t have the skill set they’re looking for, but I don’t know how to build up from there. Feeing very lost but I want to improve my approach.

I just had my first ultrasound and they’re telling me I’m only 6w3d… but I really thought I was 7w6d based on my last period and conception date (I’ve been tracking everything with Flo). It feels off to me bc I’ve tested positive for 4 weeks now. How do you know what to trust?

Anybody here that works in NYC office? I’m visiting the office next month as selected by my university and would love to meet some of you and grab coffee/chat

Hey Folks ,

Can you help me understand the PF deductions in Coforge CTC, Is it just the employers contribution ? And employees share will be deducted from Gross Monthly Salary?
Also about LTA , Can i opt out of it and get it as taxable amount?

Thanks in Advance 🙂

What is the interview process for Front end Developer experienced ?Do they ask DSA too ?

I am stranded in a foreign country, was traveling for personal reasons, because AA cancelled my flight citing weather concerns but is flying other flights at the same time. Is there a way for me to 1. Get an alternate flight that is not painful. 2. Escalate and get compensation? Thank you.

I'm about to start my first travel case. SPG or Accor?

What’s your highest value point redemption? State the redemption and rough $/point.

Is it worth it to get the Amex platinum for a year for the large bonus offer if the intention is to possibly cancel it at the end of the year rather than downgrade?

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!

I have some 400k delta skypesos and would like to go to asia next year. How should i use it well?

How does delta upgrades and waitlist work? Do all medallions check in 24 hours prior to boarding? What determines who gets what?

Got targeted for Amex platinum 100k. Is it worth it? Is there a higher targeted offer?
Considering doing it since no more personal card for BCG expenses. Also have CSR fwiw.

Does CSR earn 3x points at bars on drinks?

SYW is either dead or caps out at $80

I’m doing some research on frequent travel for a new loyalty concept. Looking for newish analysts/consultants who would be willing to answer a dozen or so questions for a $10 Starbucks gift card.

Is SYW UBER integration dead?

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?

Does Amex welcome bonus jail apply to all cards like platinum? Also any way to get out of it(or at least know you are denied bonus before you get a 5/24 chase hit on you)

Worth it to use 300K bonvoy points for over a week in Maui? I keep hoarding these things but trying to plan a Hawaii trip and think now is the time to burn them

Best cards in Canada for points?

What’s the best way to spend Amex points?

Hotel recommendations in Sydney and Melbourne?

Chase Sapphire Reserve is not able to book a ticket for me on Air India because the flight is not showing up on their system. The flights shows up everywhere else including on Expedia, which powers Chase’s portal. Anyone had similar experience?