Looking at getting AmEx Platinum or Capitol One Venture X. Leaning towards the Venture X as a $700 Annual fee seems steep. I want a card that I can use for travel, has great point value, good redemption, and great perks. Rn have the chase sapphire preferred and very underwhelmed by what it offers in terms of travel. I am a remote worker who travels 1- 2 per month. Would love to hear pros and cons of both.

What does the book says if you are up 120% on a stock in one day 😳

Is it better to rent or buy a car? Can you share as well some price estimates if I rent or buy? TIA!!! 😊

Should u buy AMC stock today??

Can someone on a Manager salary afford a $675k house on a single $140k salary? With 20% down?

Can anyone please tell if rent agreement is required in LTIMindtree for hra tax exemption or not ? If yes then should it be notarized or should it be registered ( registered means stamp duty and all ).
Please let us know.

Do you think we will be able travel by Christmas for a vacation?

as another fish. have 13k left in car payments for another 40+ months, would you recommend doing a 10k onetime payment or investing that 10k instead. better to lower debt or keep paying monthly cost

What are your favorite personal finance books? I just read Rich Habits and really liked it. I am also reading the Psychology of Money. Looking to read some more!

How much do you keep in the bank vs brokerage?

I am starting personal investment now- please tell me if this plan looks good:
- Already have a 401k plan with max matching form my employer
- invest in 5000$ in S&P ETF
- invest 5000$ each in AAPL, AMZN, GOOGL,MSFT
- invest 1000$ each in Netflix, ADP and Home Depot
- invest 500$ each in Intel, Nike,Walmart and T-Mobile
- small amounts 100-500 in Merck, GE, Coca Cola , Altria and Samsung.

Thoughts? I plan to invest a little bit each month (200$) in ETF. Any suggestions?

Totally, new to cryptos and thing of buying partial BTC. Someone told me BTC sell is hard and different from stocks. Is it easy to sell ? Is there a thing like someone should be there to buy a BTC in order for me to sell? Can anyone pls explain crypto trading?

Has anyone ever negotiated having a company pay off their student loans after a certain number of years working there?

Hi, amateur question. Is there any difference tax wise on letting an option expire vs sell for nothing? I assume both are tax losses that you can compensate with gains in other options right? TIA

Rumor: CSR annual fee is increasing to $550. Added perks: DoorDash and Lyft credit.

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 agencies in NYC/Chicago hiring copywriters from Toronto (Canadian citizen so will need visa) or is that out of the question for the next foreseeable future? I don’t see much upward mobility in Toronto so I’m curious as to whether Canadian writers have made a move south.

How much of your income do you all target to save, invest, and use for expenses, respectively? I’m currently at 40% investing, 10% saving, 50% expenses but hoping to bring expenses down soon.

Just realized I hadn’t had an in-person interview since 2019. I’ve done multiple zoom interviews and was onboarded remote in 2020. About to see a real person today! Wish me luck.

Does Lebanese diaspora really command more power in the MBB and T2 in the region? How can others navigate a career here?

Hi fishes,

Could you please let me know how much expected salary I can ask for as I have 4.6 years of experience in manual testing?
Please enlist expected salary details as per market standards:
1)If I show as 4.5 years exp in manual testing -how much I can expect?
2)2 years manual and 2 years automation.
3)3 years manual and 1.6 years in automation.

My current package is 5.2lpa.
This will be my first switch.

Thanks for all your kind suggestions in advance.

What’s the average salary range for a GAS?

Any senior writers looking in NY? Send me your books.

Male 🐠 best electric razor for face and neck shave?Hate using blade and want something that’s quick powerful and effective

Can we claim internet installation charges as well?

Did BCW NY just layoff it’s EA staff?! Seeing a bunch of these names on Connect and very upset that great people were let go!

What's the best way to approach a manager about a performance review? I've been at my company for 2 years, and I want to make sure I'm doing everything right.

I'm working as Senior Test Engineer with 5 years of experience in manual and now want to become Scrum Master. I'm confused that whether I'll be able to make it or not as SM because I don't have any experience in same. Please guide and help.
How much package can I expect after switch as SM?

We might be receiving stipends for professional development, I would like to use it towards a conference, which are some good ones to consider?

Do you have a preference between working in GP and shelter medicine? Why would you pick one over the other?

How does a panel interview feel like? Is there anything that I should be prepare for it? Any tips?

Hi all
I am working with Wipro
I am about to take up the oracle plaaning implementor certification 2022 and its mandatory to complete it before the year end.

I have already taken up once and scored 10 percent less than whats required.

Can anyone who have completed the oracle certification,provide your insights

Thanks

What are the hours like for a program manager in the Bay Area?

Anyone have a realtor they can recommend that would kick back a portion of their commission on a > $1.5M purchase. Please DM. Thanks!

I need everyone’s help😭 Money aside, how did you finalize which idea to pursue? I’m struggling to narrow it down from 4. Focusing is not an issue for me once I’m locked in, but I’m struggling to get there because I haven’t finalized which idea to focus on. Open to any recommendations please (books, personal stories, etc).

Mod suggestion: how about a weekend thread of wins / losses for the week and lessons learned + ideas for the week ahead?

I am an Oncology Clinical Research Coordinator with 15+ years of experience. I have program management and pharmaceutical manufacturing experience that gives me additional unique experience. I am wanting to get into the Clinical Trial Management/ Research Management role and am having no luck. Currently working for UW in Seattle. Pay is stagnant, grossly understaffed, commute is terrible, but the benefits are great. Any suggestions on CTO that offers great benefits and competitive salary?

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!

Going to Vegas for the new year. Would like to visit the Grand canyon. What's the best way to get there? Tour group? helicopter tour? Or just rent a car and do self guided tour?

What are some fun things to do in NYC around Christmas time? The only thing on my list so far is ice skating at Rockefeller

Any recommendations to where to eat in Paris? Looking for suggestions on best to grab breakfast, lunch and dinner and if possible best brunch places. Thanks in advance! (:

In NOLA for the weekend! I’m 25F. Looking for good restaurants/bars/things to do. TIA

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

Good places to go in December? I was thinking Portugal - but heard it gets cold cold. Any other recommendations?

Any recommendations for Harrisburg? Starting a new engagement there

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

Best resort in Bahamas? High pref for all inclusive

Looking to fully refresh my ski equipment (skis/bindings, boots, etc). Midwest places are starting to close up (wtf I know!). Anyone have recommendations on solid ski shops? Prefer Denver/Colorado Springs Metros but open to all.

Going to Key West in a few weeks - any recommendations? Have a reservation at Latitudes already and day trip to Dry Tortugas planned

I have an 8 hour layover in Madrid. Never been there before. Is it worth leaving the airport and doing something in the city? Any tips on what to see in a few hours?

San Antonio food and things to do???

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

Wife and I want to do a quick trip to Orlando with our 3 year old. Just want to do magic kingdom for a day as i think that’s all we can handle. Recommendation a on Disney hotel vs say a Marriott? The price difference is huge and I know I can get a suite for free with my status at the Marriott.

Any recommendations on St Regis vs Ritz Carlton Istanbul?

Can’t decide between Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh city for 5 days in Vietnam. Also is it necessary to join a tour group? Thoughts?

In Dallas for a few weeks. Are there any good bars that have line dancing and two step? Or any other recommendations on “things to do”?

Best Marriott hotels in downtown Seattle for a weekend trip?