Signed up for venture x, marriott bonvoy, and now have chase sapphire preferred for $95 and 60000 points. Big purchases coming up with a trip to Thailand and will meet minimum with sapphire preferred. Some other big expenses coming soon after. What should I get next with total reaching about 6k expenses?

Thoughts on the new Chase Freedom Flex?

Failed REG by 2 points... I feel defeated and honestly don’t know if I can do this anymore

I'm under contract for a new build in progress that won't be done until much later this year. I fully expect interest rates will be higher than what I originally estimated. I may or may not try to lock in a good rate early, but I'm planning on renting it out and this throws a bit if a wrench in my margins. I can take it financially, but wondering, If I absolutely needed to get out of buying it, what recourse do I have? Or could I go ahead, and refinance later (who knows rates at that time...)?

Do you maintain a CSR/Amex Plat even as a traveling consultant (assuming you are using Corp amex green)?

Are Mastercard, AMEX, Visa - Product based companies??
Also, what would be the best choice for data engineers?

I am considering putting down an offer for a TH in a community that has Mello Roos. It gets added to the property tax. I am looking at paying an additional 5-6k for that.

Online videos say it’s all good because the money gets invested in building the community .

any potential downsides? In terms of future sales and demand ? What am I missing?

How would you allocate $200K today, knowing (1) this is in addition to your HYSA, investment, 401K.. (2) you have no immediate use (3) if we see a drop in real estate price in the next 1-2 yr timeframe, this could be part of your down payment for a house in HCOL

Thinking about investing in a 3-4 unit building in Chicago (Jefferson Park, Avondale, Bridgeport, etc.). Is the upcoming winter a good time to do so?

Guy slid into my DM’s asking to be my sugar daddy. But he wants my PayPal info to send me money. Is PayPal a safe way? Also lol what is my life 🤦🏼‍♀️

What’s the general guidance on the order to maximize retirement contributions for tax benefits for an normal individual and for a self employed/small business owner before moving to taxable accounts or alternate vehicles like cash value life policies?
I’ve seen for individual: match trad 401k->match roth 401k->max roth IRA->max trad IRA->max trad 401k->max roth 401k->max HSA
For self employed: max SEP IRA/solo 401k->max roth IRA->max trad IRA->max HSA

Of course situations differ but in general?

Final day at current company tomorrow and I have 100k+ AMEX points I need to use before they disappear forever. How should I redeem them to get the most bang for my buck?

First time home buyer and I have no idea what I can afford. Excellent credit. I know to get a preauthorization before looking but want to skim homes the meantime. Any good rule of thumb when searching?

Whats the second source of income for a IT employee ?

I’m looking for a new job ACD / CD level in Tokyo but I’m open to roles in other markets as well. I have a Japanese work visa.
Thank you!

Looking for recommendations of companies to charter a catamaran with skipper in Croatia for next summer. Any good companies yall have used?

Insights into the best consulting firms for public service/ nonprofit work?

Thoughts on Wealth Management as an industry? Offered a role to work under a senior FA and eventually take over the book (~$800M AUM and growing). It sounds great, but I am worried about the disruption this industry is facing with Robo advisors and other low cost, DIY options. I’d want to make sure the clients stay through the transition, and I don’t want to join a dying industry. Thoughts and advice?

For those that have switched from Big 4 to MBB, how was the switch and any advice?

Hi everyone. Just found this group today (new to the app as of yesterday). Just saying hi and I can’t wait for the pandemic to be over!

How's the job market lately? I'm considering quitting, moving there, then starting my search. Do you think it'd take more than a few months (say, 6 max) to land a good role?

What Big 4 practices does KPMG's CIO Advisory compete against/offer similar services as?

Between PwC, Deloitte, & EY. Which has the best NYC Tax Practice when it comes to comp and promotions?

33M NYC. Feel free to reach out to chat

First time car buyer. I will be moving to California shortly from Illinois and was wondering if I should get a car from Illinois/California? Just trying to understand which state would be cheapest in terms of overall cost of the car?

Why do the Big 4 Indian firms compete with their offshore entities and poach projects from international clients? Don't think the offshore entities try for projects from Indian clients.

EY India seems to be aggressively trying to eat into the business of GDS in Consulting.

How much Technical account manager earns with 10 plus years experience?

Hey fishes,

Anyone recently joined LTI as senior data engineer P2?

Man, i need to talk you, plz respond

I got an offer from LTI and also got counter offer. When I told HR about it, he is screaming that we will block you if tou won’t join. Do LTI block if I won’t join them after getting offer? Please help.

Hi Guys, Can anyone please let me know howz the M4 band in LTI and what are the responsibilities mainly.

Recently was let go from the firm - if I start filing change of status to from h1b to b2 and later on find a new employer who is willing to sponsor, do I need to leave the country while the new h1b is in process?

First time H1 stamping. Looks like there are no visa interview dates in any of the consulates. Has anyone got their H1 stamped in Iceland /Maldives or any other country?

What kind of companies open to hire on H4 work authorization? Does it include startups?

Is anyone a member of Chief? Do you recommend?

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

Friend asked to buy my SPG/marriott points. How would that work hypothetically? $0.027/SPG , $0.009/Marriott? (According to Points guy) & transfer to their account?

Why does Newark close tsa pre lanes? Terrible

I am new to United Silver and I purchase economy tickets. Is the best strategy to check in exactly 24 hours ahead and switch my seat to an open economy plus seat?

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

What other cards to add to my collection? I have AmEx Platinum and Chase Sapphire Reserve. Fly Delta so AmEx is handy for lounges. Use Sapphire for dining/travel. Should I add Chase Freedom Unlimited?

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

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?

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

Every time I try to use Hertz points abroad the site says that location doesn't take them. Can I call and use them or am I just SOL using them anywhere internationally?

Best Hyatt in Hawaii (ideally Kona or Maui)?

Bathroom smells of cig smoke and they can’t transfer me to another room till tomorrow. How many points?

It says on Bonvoy breakfast voucher that gratitude is included. Somehow they always expect additional cash tips?

Is there a United status challenge?

What’s the maximum anyone got out of the airline for damage to a new checked luggage bag

Any star alliance status match delta platinum?

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?

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?

I screwed up. I’m a newb and didn’t know how mileages work and my gold status w AA is about to expire. I travel weekly and idk whether I should fly w/o status or pay $400 to extend it. Thoughts? 😭