My AMEX gold annual fee is this month. I have about 170k points built up, but how can I avoid paying the annual fee? I hear some people get retention offers, but if I threaten to downgrade, I would lose my points, correct? I have no use for the points yet.

Inflation check @9% 🫡

Best resource to learn about the energy generation world and trading? Would appreciate some courses, books, or leads.

Anyone start later in life? About to turn 32 and my retirement savings are sad.

Brand new into my career and I’m trying to juggle wanting to max my 401k, Roth IRA, and HSA, while also saving for a down payment on a house! I realize that with my current salary ($78k) doing all this is too ambitious. Any advice on streamlining my priorities and which ones I should give up on for right now? If anyone else has gone through something similar early in their career what did you do?

Guys, what platform do you use to trade US stock?

What are the best platforms for investing in startups as a non-accredited investor? (E.g., pursuant to the JOBS Act and CF regulation)

Currently 23yo with $65k in cash and $14k in student loan debt. Not sure what the best course of action is. What would you do?

Looking for a panty dropper used car for around 40k. What would you suggest? Considering a wide range of options from x5 to F type

Does anyone else think we should start investing in more light rail systems to cover some of the distribution problems we're having? I think it might be a good idea. Anyone have any thoughts about this?

Should I take an L on Paysafe? Feel like none of these SPAC stocks are going to have upward movement anytime soon

I'm a crypto Twitter influencer, AMA

Need 20lakh by next year for down payment have 1.8 L on hand which MF or stocks to invest so that can get 20L by next year and how much per month

Worth getting the SPG card for 30k points ($3k spend in 3 months) or hold off until that goes up to 35-40k (will it?)

New to the UK market(moving from the US). What are some of the best credit cards out here? Will mostly use it for travel.

I’m currently an LLC and looking to assemble an equity deal with an advisor. I don’t know how to set it up with him where he gets his equity in the future when we restructure the entity to a c/s Corp and give out his shares. It doesn’t make sense for us to switch now and get double taxed when we haven’t lifted off the ground. This is pre launch. Any advice?

Made my first few options trades.

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

Hey
I have investment in crypto and as per kpmg policies we cant hold it. Can anyone please tell is there any way of holding the same and not getting caught.

If buy the partners you work with regularly a holiday gift, how much do you spend? Usually I get baked goods or food items which you can’t tell the actual amount spent on. This year, though, I’d like to support local restaurants by encouraging people to order takeout—hence, giving gift cards.

How much is appropriate for a restaurant gift card from an associate to a partner?

Hello people, need a suggestion, i am working on devops since a few months, and i have been given a task, the deadline of which is tomorrow eod, and i have not been able to do anything significant since the last 2 days 🥺. We r a team of only 3 ppl and no senior is helping me out. My lead will surely scold me Tommorow 😕 What to do? How to handle situations like this? Can they terminate me if i get in such situations again?

What are your tips on convincing a fellow employee not to switch agencies? I really don't want to compete with them

My boss in my creative agency threatened to fire me because I, a male, came into work with my nails painted. HR is having a very complicated day today as I found out I could take legal action if he does fire me since we don't have an established dress code that has any guidelines against male nail polish wearing.

Hello Fishes, I have 7 days for joining. please help me decide below

UST Global - 19 Fixed + 1 Variable + 1 Joining bonus

NTT Data - 16 Fixed + 2.2 variable

i can ask NTT to match the offer, if they match which is good to join??

Techstack - Backend engineer with Python, Django, DRF, SQL

YOE - 5 years

Hi everyone, have a noob question here. When did you share the pregnancy news with your employer? Not sure when it’s optimal to do that. :)

Holding H1 stamped visa but haven't travelled yet and expired. Am I eligible for Cap-Exempt from India ?

How long it takes for cap-exempt to be processed these days in normal processing ?

Recs for LA & San Fran??

Hi, I posted in the Partner bowl, but that tends to be more US centric so haven’t received a response. Anyone know what the total comp is for a new partner at RSM?

Does anyone have suggestions for what a salary should be for a Digital Marketing Analyst | Paid Social & Performance Media? I have 1 year of experience, the job asks for 0-1 year of experience. I feel I over meet the qualifications in some areas and just meet them in others. The recruiter said 50k is the salary the company is offer. I know I can negotiate. What are your thoughts on what the salary should be?

Do accountants in the tech industry make a lot for salary? Above average than other industries? Like Cali / tech

Hi Fishes,

Can anyone help the ctc of Associate II in Transfer Pricing department in PWC AC (with 2 years of YoE)? Is there city wide difference?

Been with D for 8 months. This is my 2nd job in 2.5 years but thinking of jumping ship with all the lay-offs in my area. Will I be seen as a job hopper? Really like it here don’t want to be laid off.

Any thoughts on working at Otsuka US? Culture/benefits/WLB etc?

Have a week to prep. Anyone wanna case in prep for strategy firms? Was interviewing for MBB so pretty well versed just need a refresher

If I can ask a polling type question. I get invited to speak to law groups frequently. What topics would you like to hear about in 2020? Each are CLE accredited. Debt. Business planning. Finance 101?

Best credit cards for a non-road warrrior after CSR and Amex Plat changes? I think Amex Gold and the Chase Flex are pretty good - do not think CSR and Plat are worth it anymore

Does anybody know of any fast track promotions or instant status with IHG hotel program for PwC or in general?

If I book a flight via chase portal using points and I cancel will I get points back or airline credit?

Has anyone had Marriott gift you the next level of status if you’re only a few nights short of the requirement at end of year?

Flying United from US to Europe in economy as a silver elite. Am I eligible for a premium plus or Polaris upgrade?

Has anyone seen the changes to United’s loyalty program? Any thoughts on the PlusPoints or new qualifying rules?

Worth getting the SPG card for 30k points ($3k spend in 3 months) or hold off until that goes up to 35-40k (will it?)

Are spg and spg points eventually going to get phased out due to merger?

Any delta global certs for sale?

Has anyone seen any decent MQD run ideas for Delta recently? I’m about 8k MQDs from diamond. Seems the Aeromexico method is on hold until they are fully back up and running. Thanks!

Has any one worked as analyst at P&G before, just was wondering how is the work load?

Used miles to upgrade from economy to business on United. Was confirmed for the upgrade then just got downgraded back to economy and now there aren’t seats left

Thoughts on the new Chase Freedom Flex?

Does Centurion Lounge access justify the Amex Platinum fee? 80% of foreseeable travel will be through IAH, DFW, and LAS.

I just logged in to the Chase app and it’s asking for my income to keep my profile up to date. Is this normal? It says it’s a way for them to consider me for credit limit increases but any reason not to share?

I'm guessing most people know already but for any new 🐠, the Marriott Mega Bonus is up for registration.

Does anyone have any plus points that are expirining and want to give them away? I'm flying to India and back in Feb and see some availability for PZ. Unfortunately I'm just a gold. TIA.

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.