PSA 15% cash back on Westin, Spring Hill suites through chase offers right now. Get some money back off company dime :)

Been lurking on this group for a while. I’ve only traded stocks ever. What’s the best way to start with options? Any great video tutorials or websites that can help me understand the basics. I only have theoretical knowledge of options thanks to a derivatives class I did at college.

Thoughts on the VC Royal Eagle? Seems crazy undervalued, you can get it for less than a DateJust! What am I missing here?

why rent over buy; seems like “throwing money” away?

Clinton looks like she's wearing grillz on my Sheraton tv...

How can I lower my taxes? I feel like I pay a LOT (30%+) but don’t get many benefits in return.
Single with no kids

Girl i work with slipped on the ice and got 250k marriott points + $1000 cash. What are your recommendations for slippriest shoes?

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New to NYC and enrolling in wageworks. Should I do the payperride metro card or commuter card -transit ? Not sure which is most typically used? I will probably take the metro 6 times each work week

Amex folks,
Do you use your amex laptop for your personal work? Accessing gmail, social media, OTT platforms, etc.

Looking to invest money with a Schwab brokerage to save for a down payment on a home. What ETFs should I invest in?

2022 - How are we becoming millionaires folks? What are legitimate (not MLM, drop-shipping, affiliate marketing, Facebook ads) ways to make money besides our primary incomes?

For me: It’s credit spread {options} trading. That is the only one single thing that has worked for me.

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

whats the average rent for 1bhk in indiranagar?

I can do the math on SWR’s, but always happy to have the input of this forum, be it positive, constructive, or a really unique perspective. I’ve been lurking on a FIRE journey for a while, and here is where I am:
2.3M in retirement assets (30% have been taxed)
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Hi People,
Please give me a rough estimate on how much hike we can expect in my annual salary revision. I expected 8LPA when I joined. They gave me 5LPA with a promise of revision in 3months after joining. They inc it to 7.75LPA after 4m and during appraisal cycle gave 25k 11months to make it to 8LPA. In Oct my hike is due, so I would to like negotiate my hike. Please let me know how much I can ask for.

Are we getting diwali gifts?

Hey everyone! I recently sold my business and decided to transition to SAAS sales world. I’m actually surprised I’m getting a hard time from companies about being hired considering I funded, scaled, and sold my business of 6 years. Anyway I’m ideally looking for an AE role, but after couple of months of applying and getting nowhere I’m also open for an SDR role. Anyone that can refer me I’d be super grateful, thank you!

How does everyone explain their jobs to their in-laws? I need an explain it like I'm five explanation on my role and fintech in general for my family gatherings

Been with my GF since college and we recently hit the 4 year mark. 1-2 years into our relationship I found out she had instances of micro-cheating (flirting with guys, talking to ex’s etc - but nothing physical) and we addressed it. To her credit and my knowledge, she’s been apologetic and great at respecting boundaries since, but I still feel the pain from her actions years ago (and have talked to her about it). Feeling lost about whether to just leave or to try and work things out

Anyone else watching the US Open this evening? Who are you rooting for? 🇺🇸 🇪🇸

Recommendations for best ways to save for retirement after contributing to 401k up to match and maxing out Roth IRA?

Does anyone ever feel any insecurity about how they compare to their partner? Eg partner is smarter, hotter, more outgoing, etc

Let’s talk credit cards! Is there any one which has 0% foreign transaction fee? (Like Revolut)

If I got a manager for employment claims’ position is it hard to pivot to an associate counsel role etc? What do you think the main difference between the two are? Is it a good position for a stepping stone to in house counsel?

Bit of a celebrity crush on Mandy Patinkin, even though he's old enough to be my grandfather 😳

Brought too much pears from Costco. Trying to pimp them out to my family.

Since it was covered by SNL yesterday, I’m looking for suggestions that can make me feel better in the absence WH press briefing. Any suggestions please

What are the chances of getting a lower offer because you're POC applying at a fairly large law firm? Not big law or anything but still. Friend and I both got offers, came out of the same school and have very similar internship experience. He's white and I'm not, his offer is significantly higher. How low is low enough to walk away?

Best country club to join in western suburbs of Chicago?

What kind of role is CFO Advisory? I'm context to US GAAP. Please suggest. A captive center is offering this role.

Flight delayed 2.5 hours because of maintenance issues. How many points?

Can I ask SPG ambassador to help on my Marriott reservations?

Is there a reason to get the luxury SPG amex if I got the new Chase Marriott card like a month ago?

Accenture can you guys go back to Marriott and fix their customer service please I've been on hold for 30 minutes and I still have missing nights

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.

Diamond medallion on Delta. They lost my bags on the outbound (3 with my wife who is Plat) and inbound flights (1) on a trip to Europe. How many points should I expect? Any advice to deal with this?

Is there a thread of company discount codes? ISO Hilton code (do not judge me my BIL is getting married at a Hilton and his fiancé is going to go postal if we don’t reserve a room now)

Will SPG Green Choice award of 500 points also triple to 1,500/night under the consolidated reward system? Couldn’t find anything in the Marriott marketing materials

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

Spg or Hilton honors? Currently spg plat but wanted to know if anyone had better experiences with Hilton (service, upgrades, points accumulation mainly)

Just hit EXP on AA for next year - should I keep flying them for work for the remainder of the year or try to get status somewhere else?

Girl i work with slipped on the ice and got 250k marriott points + $1000 cash. What are your recommendations for slippriest shoes?

Platinum Elite here, do you all just ask if any upgrades are available or rely on the front desk agent to upgrade you? I feel like a d-bag asking.

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

United GPU question - if I have GPUs that expire on 1/1/2020, is the expiration the fly day or the booking date? Can I apply them to a flight that takes off after 1/1/2020 as...

My client is being a d***. How many points?

Happy Friday y’all!!

What is the name of the credit card that gives you United PQM for each dollar spent?

Any recommendations on credit cards with lounge access? Currently have the Chase Sapphire Reserve which has Priority Pass, but have been turned away from lounges not accepting PP at peak times

Selling 2 United GPUs valid prior to Jan 31,2020. PM me if interested.