Not really points related but looking for opinions. I have the Amex Gold. Had held it for 7 years. Never had an issue paying the $250 AF.
It’s going up to $325 come Oct. few of the perks have changed including adding Dunkin, Resy.
I’ve managed to acquire 250k points with the Gold mainly from Restaurants and grocery shopping.
I like the idea of us in the points for an ANA trip to Japan one day.
Are people sticking with Gold or downgrading?
FWIW I already have
CSP & Business Cards
C1VX

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

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Hi Team
I've declared the tax under my profile payroll and what is the use of FCP?

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Lost around 10k😒

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Is this the official Amex Fishbowl?

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When did you receive your signing bonus?

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It would be great help if someone can help me understand these components.

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Have a decade of technology consulting experience.
Will like to hear insiders view.

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Could any marriott employee share a friend and family form? I'll return the favor :)

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On a Zoom call:
Colleague A: *begins talking*
Colleague B: *begins talking at the the same time as A*
Colleague B: "I'm sorry, A. Go ahead"
Colleague B: (said with much attitude) "No, B. You go ahead. I'm sure what you have to say is more important anyhow."
Everyone else on the call: *Stunned silence....*

Let’s talk city clubs. For those of us who are under 35 and not interested in golf, is there value to these places? Have you made friends there, or do people just go with their existing cliques? Hoping to get the rundown, as it would be great to make like-minded friends outside of the workplace

Hi!! If anyone here works for Axis, how do your titles work? I’m used to trainee (0-2 YOE), underwriter (2-4), senior underwriter (4+), then avp/executive underwriter.

Recently i have got an offer from Wipro . Can someone please help me with the annual appraisal/ Hike ? What is the avg hike they give to B3 band employees?

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Does anyone know where on the United website where I can see all my future PQMs, PQDs, and PQSs for the rest of the year?

Did EWR pull out of priority pass? Seems like there are no more lounges listed at the airport. Kinda disappointed with the sapphire reserve lounge access…

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Thanks!!

Planning to visit Bali on May 2020. I have a wife and 2 toddlers (4, 1) tagging along. TPG recommends the Le Meridien. Any other recommendations for family-friendly Marriott properties?

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Heads up: Hilton is giving triple points during July if you use their credit card for booking. Good opportunity to make up to 54 points per $1. Time to stack up those points! Happy monday! :D

Which award did you pick when you hit 50 nights in SPG and why?

1 night free
10 upgrade nights
5 Elite Qualifying Nights

Having trouble opening a new bank acc (eg Marcus by GS, Ally) as I‘ve only been in US for a few months and have no credit history. Any international fish have tips to circumvent?

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Unethical to pocket citi prestige 4th night reimbursement?

Please excuse my innocence, but the way it looks is that it seems so to be worth it to join a firm that allows personal card vs Corp amex. Thoughts?

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.

Anyone who can share their experience flying Air China?

On a credit file, do multiple credit cards from the same issue count as multiple accounts or is that issuer counted as a single account regardless of how many cards