What do people use Amex points for these days? I just can’t seem to find any value prop in my Amex cards/points

Anyone from tax can help me on some tax related queries.

Q1-Can I claim LTA and LTA cash voucher both for the current Block?
Q2- In LTA cash voucher scheme i have a total expenditure of only 50K approx so how much can i get as saving for Tax?
Q3 How the above 2 can be claimed during ITR filing?

I have more Questions but if we get replies on these we can discuss further.
This can help everyone

What’s the best way to finance a remodel? Probably need about $40k on top of what I haves saved. HELOC? I’m not really sure where to start researching.

Does nagarro deducted tax from first month's salary, as company is saying that we can only show our investment once first salary is credited.

Should I do the IPG employee stock plan? Anyone else do this? Don’t even know if it’s a good stock or not

How did you go about starting your investment rental portfolio? Single Family Homes? Multi-Family / Duplex+? Any and all advice appreciated!

Guys, tell me the top 2 stocks to buys for long term (5 years) according to you. Will be investing in stocks for the first time, as it is impossible to resist these low stock prices

What are your favorite personal finance books? I just read Rich Habits and really liked it. I am also reading the Psychology of Money. Looking to read some more!

Priority Pass (through my CSR) cancelled their relationship with the lounge in my home airport all of the sudden. That was a huge benefit of having the card for me. Anything I can do with Chase?

Difference between Variable Life vs Variable Universal Life?

If anyone could answer this with accuracy, they wouldn’t be on Fishbowl but any guesses on when our 401k balances get back to where they were? Two years, five years? 💰

Indian Govt. won't recognise Bitcoin 🤦‍♂️

To max out 401k (hit 19.5k) and get max contribution from your employer, how do you calculate your contribution rate esp when you’re up for promotion

Starting apartment hunting in NYC soon. Any tips and recommendations for studios & 1 bedrooms in the city in terms of price range, ROI, neighborhood, down payment, best time to invest etc.

Roth vs Traditional 401k, thoughts?

Thoughts on Marcus vs. Ally vs. Wealthfront? Looking for a place to park my emergency savings

Why is it when I owe money to a state from my annual tax filings, if I don’t pay the full amount I get charged interest. But when they owe me, they ask for additional documentation and won’t pay me interest for them stonewalling me. Not much volatility y/y in earnings.

First gen, first year lawyer here. What do you do when you have family members who expect money from me every paycheck. I try to stand my ground but I get guilt tripped, especially when those family members were there for me.

It’s getting hard to save money when there is this expectation that I must give them money every paycheck. It feels like I have nothing for myself.

Do you pay your credit cards in full every month?

I ask because I’ve let my credit spending get a bit lax since moving and adopting a puppy recently, so I haven’t been paying them off in full every month like I used to (though still well above the minimum payment, and keeping utilization at 30% or under). It got me thinking about how many people adhere to this advice.

Is it a bad idea to buy my first home given the current interest rates?!

Favorite VC fund for tech startups? Any that you've heard terrible things about/that I should avoid like the plague and which ones am I more likely to have interested in me? Fintech product, with a social aspect to it.

What is the package range for Senior software engineers at Jio experience - 4 years

Guys is it better to join Barclays as a business analyst from Credit Suisse, considering current situation of Credit Suisse? I am clueless right now.

In Accenture the leaves will be converted to cash during full and final settlement?

Hello ! I recently joined Deloitte India. someone told me only Deloitte USI has on site opportunities. Is it true ? Anyone here or know someone who are at abroad on-site from Deloitte India. Thanks

Anyone joining Deloitte India on 19th September

I keep giving staff more chances to do simple tasks and work on improving his soft and technical skills and he is KILLING ME

I recently asked everyone’s age filters on dating apps and there were some mentions of fear of baggage and that’s why you don’t date older than X. What baggage are you afraid of? Ex spouses? Kids from prior relationships? What is it?

Any pharmacist in industry and willing to give some advice on getting in? I’m a clinical pharmacist looking at roles in industry and wondering what positions fit someone who has practiced as a clinical pharmacist in oncology, critical care, and internal medicine who has not done a fellowship? I’ve seen medical science liaison, scientific associate, and market research, any other roles to look into? Thanks.

is the rental market getting better?

Hi Fishes,
Have some queries regarding Eli Lilly, can someone come on DMs for it?

Moving from mid-west, Is it cheaper to rent in winter than in summer/fall ?

I have many options to consider but two options below are what I’m thinking of right now.

I want to see your thoughts on which one I should pick.

Job A: Project Engineer. 135K/yr base. 10% signing bonus.

Job B: Senior Project Manager. Contract. $60/hr standard. $90/hr overtime.

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Can someone please help me with the holiday Calendar for HSBC Bangalore ?

Hi fishes,

My joining date mentioned in IBM Offer letter which I received just a while ago is second week of November, 2021. However, I have 90 days notice period. It also says to accept within 3 days and a clause is written that joining date can be revised only till 5 days. Will ibm revise my joining date ? I am very anxious it's too late so I cant even call recruiter.

Please suggest.

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

Best SPG + Marriott hotels in Beijing?

Flight attendant woke me up while I was sleeping to give me ice cream, then I couldn’t go back to sleep.
How many points?

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?

Will have a night in Houston for work. Never been to the city before. Any tips on best SPG/Marriott property down there?

What's the point of Delta drink vouchers when they serve alcohol on request anyway? (Even in economy)

I was on an AA flight that turned around near the final destination due to "air conditioning problems," landed back in Philly, then we reboarded a few hours later.

What should my demands be?

Staying at a Hilton currently and have had tons of minor issues in the 3 days We’ve been here. Room wasn’t ready for 45min after check in time, AC did not work, maids did not clean room...continued

Would you rather have 5x amex MR points or 3x chase UR points for each dollar spent on flights? Why? Company let's me book flights on personal cards and trying to decide which to choose.

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

I have a boneheaded question I’m pretty sure I know the answer to. My partner can’t use my Hilton Honors account for an upcoming stay he is going to book, right? He doesn’t need my discount or anything - was just hoping that he could get my diamond benefits.

Amex platinum vs CSR??

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

Looking for a resort to use points at for a girls getaway. Limitation is no zika places so pretty much continental US or Bahamas. TIA!

Is CSR still worth it? I already used the complimentary Lyft membership? It just expired. and I already used the DoorDash benefit. Their fees are going up to $550

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?

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

Need 6 Marriott nights to titanium (spend doesn’t matter). 1 - would any hotel manager cut you a deal? (Ie if 6 nights is 60k; let me pay 30k and get the nights and I won’t use the room?); 2 - where are cheapest Marriott hotels? I found 10k per night in burbs of Chicago? 3 - would any cheap Marriott let me run this scam remotely? (Ie call Abilene Texas, check me in without my showing up)

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?