SPG/Marriott members: between Aug1-Dec31 is sweet redemption period to book high-end SPG properties (Maldives, Bora Bora, Koh Samui). They used to cost 90k spg/night and will only be 20k spg/night.

Just finished a pathetic workout and feel the need to reward myself. Do I
1) Eat Fresh and deepthroat 4 footlongs
2) Raid Mickey's D
3) Inhale 48 store-brand mozzarella cheesestickers
4) Chipotle

Alt suggests welcome too 🙇🏻🙇🏻‍♀️

I’ll lose my United status end of this year. Maybe time to rethink alliances. What’s the best from NYC? Availability, miles, award travel, upgrades, alliance to Europe, etc.

Best hotel rewards program? Thinking of switching from Marriott.

Is there an easy/efficient way to figure out how much you've contributed to vs earned in your Roth accounts? I started contributing >20 years ago to my employer's Roth 401k and have rolled it over to a Roth IRA and moved it between multiple custodians, e.g. Fidelity, Vanguard, UBS, Personal Capital, etc. It is unclear to me how much I contributed vs how much I earned by investing it.

The purpose of doing this is I want to use $10K of it, but want to prove that the $10K is from my contribution.

Does it bother anyone else when friends / family think that just because you have points for a hotel that it’s “free”? My girlfriends want to go on a trip and just expect me to use points for our hotel room without them pitching in at all or in other ways. Just venting. Makes me not want to go.

Hi Friends, What are your thoughts on purchasing an annuity/IUL in your early thirties as a living benefit investment option?

Is there any way to travel or live internationally while working for the US government? I’m working in finance and accounting. Would love to know how and where.

How much (%) should I contribute to my Roth 401K

Hi fishes,

Out of topic. Regarding insurance claim

I missed adding parents in health insurance for this financial year. my father cancer surgery happened and I spend 15 lakh from savings and debt. Their is further spends in next financial year April and May for chemotherapy & radiation.

If I add parent in health insurance in April ( next financial cycle) . Will I get claim ?? Since it is existing disease. Please help me out if anyone knows

Thoughts on real estate market these days? Do you think theres a house bubble thats about to burst or just a purchasing power/home-buying generational shift from boomers/gen x to millennials?

Financial question: recently got a credit limit increase to $12K per month, although I only average around $850 of a balance on it per month. Is it bad to have a really low utilization %?

I am an associate at an AM200 firm and was (IMO) very clear prior to accepting this role that I value work-life balance and wanted to try to keep work at night on the weekends to a minimal, but since February, it seems like it’s always something that requires my time as needed disregarding “business hours” or my personal schedule. Thoughts on whether to bring this up or continue to be a team player until I burn out and pay off my student loans?

Is Redondo Beach a good area to buy in?

Want to use my Hilton points for a holiday and was wondering if the required points have to be in my account upon booking or whether they should be there upon check-in?

Going to Miami for a couple nights. W South Beach, Ritz, or Edition?

Read an interesting piece today via ATL about falling weed prices and lower-than-expected corporate earnings. Really curious to see how trends continue to play out

Did I see that there’s a CSR (not preferred) deal with 100k points being offered right now? I see the preferred with 100k but I feel like I saw something about the CSR with 100k and would like to find out if that’s true/how to access the deal

Living in Chicago with SO. We both love our apt. a ton and has been a great experience. We both just started our first full time jobs. But I’ve been thinking a lot about the cost/benefit to finding a duplex/triplex and house hacking. I am paying $1050/mo. if you total rent, utilities and parking. To me it seems like house hacking I could cut my living expense very close to 0 if I do it right. To me it seems like a great move if I can handle the extra effort that comes with it? Crazy to do this?

Am I the only person who hates flying?

Does delta partners pay more than MBB upto manager level?

Is there any requirement in IBM gurgaon for java developer 6B band. IBM Tata Consultancy Accenture Infosys Deloitte
TIA

Spent most of the morning on Buzzfeed debating one of life's great introspective questions ... "Am I a pancake person or a waffle person?"

Does anybody know what the typical salary range is and total comp for someone starting out as an internal or external wholesaler? If you are one of these, can you share about your experience in terms of whether you liked it or not, work life balance, travel, etc?

It's really strange to me how radiation can both cause cancer (melanoma) and also be used to treat various cancers

I’m starting as a senior in FDD soon. Does anyone recommend any classes/skills to pick up before I start that you found helpful in yiur FDD career?

New in San Diego and want to explore the city? Me too 😂 comment bellow. I’ll send a message 🙌

An executive of a major Telecom company approached me with an exciting opportunity. All details have been finalized for them to provide me an official offer other than the final compensation. The executive had asked me to provide a salary range that I was looking for which I did, but now wants me to provide my W2 from previous years of employment along with a breakout of this year’s compensation. Not sure how to proceed with this request. Any tips or insights would be highly appreciated.

where to get more business casual colored denim, like the Banana Republic traveler pant? looking for more color choices but love the BRs

Need help with career trajectory..
Currently 13 yoe, mba,pmp,making 122k in DC area. I am focused in Java development working in federal with TS sci ci poly. I did try Amazon didn't get it but have a couple of potential offers from fed consulting or contractors ~190k base. I know I need to get more experience in cloud and cicd to make myself more marketable. I think MS could be option but need FSP and couple of coworkers think not worth it.

Would love some advice on career trajectory.

Any insight on Sidley Century City?

ATL Pride anyone?

Holy crap depression is kicking my ass

Anyone want to sublease their spot for July - Aug or July - Sep by chance?

Jason Peterson. What happened there?

Nothing makes me anxious like a 15-minute “quick connect” call with no additional details 😳

Thoughts on American Airlines credit cards?

Anyone need a drink coupon? I have about 8 that expire Jan 31

For my new apartment I have the option to pay rent on credit card but it comes with a 2.95% transaction fee. Does anyone know of a card with cash back at more than 2.95% to make it worth while to pay with a credit card?

Goodbye Fairmont (being acquired by Accor). What are other luxury chains that are generous (if any)? Not sure how Four Seasons, Pan Pacific, Shangri-La, Ritz compare in terms of earning free nights.

Anyone with United 1k in jeopardy of not meeting the lowered “move the goalpost” PQP targets? Is there a December promotion or do you think United will pivot to extend status to 2023 in the final hour? Ugh, I don’t want lose 1k but can’t justify ~$5,000 in out of pocket expenses / mileage run. Anyone in the same boat?

Need 75K Hyatt Points. DM if interested.

Just booked a week long vacation on points at a Marriott property. I have titanium elite status. Any tips for getting upgraded to a suite?

Marriott Category 4. Original room had a broken AC and a live cockroach (killed it). New room also had a broken AC, maintenance came and fixed it — although it’s still not cooling too well.

How many points.

Probably a dumb question but I’m new to this… can you pay off one credit card with another credit card in order to get points on the card you’re paying with? For example, can I pay off my Chase cc balance using my primary bank (Wells Fargo) cc so I get points with WF?

I’ve heard that flying Turkish Airlines can get you the dreaded SSSS on your boarding pass. Any first had experience with that? Trying to fly to Germany and the best deal is in Turkish. Don’t want to be subject to lifelong pat downs though.

If you get the free gold card through your AMEX platinum card do you get all the same points earning that comes with the normal gold card?

Marriott loyalist here - seems like almost everyone who is salty about the merger were previously SPG folks. True?

Leaving Deloitte...have Amex with about 500k points. I believe this card would be cancelled and I never really use it...any feedback on what to do with points?

Have 150k ANA points, United blows and won’t honor upgrade through Star alliance so they are dead to me. Looking for anyone willing to exchange 1:1, ANA for Hawaiian or AAdvantage pts

So... there’s heavy rain outside and ceiling near window in my room is leaking. Feel like this is worth asking for points?

Thinking of downgrading CSR. If I do so, I have already used $300 travel credit and Dash Pass, and redemption of points - would :
1. I get the annual fee back? Prorated?
2. Have to pay back benefits? $300 credit? Redeemed points benefit back?

Just hit diamond on delta but my current status is still platinum while my 2020 status is diamond. Will I not be able to use diamond perks (i.e. lounge access) this calendar year?

Frequent traveler but points noob. Is it better to buy personal airline tix with CSR or Chase Mileage Plus? United obviously. TIA

Best Marriott downtown Chicago?