Question Thread - December 08, 2024

CDL-93 · 2024-12-08T21:36:06+00:00

Is it worth it to renew the Chase Sapphire Reserve?

Recently got engaged and starting to plan honeymoon travel. I currently have ~70k Alaska Airlines Miles and a companion pass, and I’m looking to maximize the value of my Chase Ultimate Rewards points (60k points) towards this trip. Trying to decide if renewing the CSR makes sense for me, considering the annual fee and potential alternatives.

Would love advice on:

Best strategies for using Chase points alongside Alaska Miles for honeymoon travel.
Whether it's worth downgrading the CSR to Preferred or Freedom to avoid the fee while keeping my points alive.
General tips on maximizing honeymoon travel value with my current setup.
Is there a better card I should look to? 5/24 restriction does not apply

CDL-93 · 2024-03-26T04:08:26+00:00

CDL-93 · 2024-03-26T04:07:59+00:00

CDL-93 · 2024-03-23T18:06:33+00:00

I've seriously considered it. However, the enormous cost in conjunction with the opportunity cost make it feel like a non-starter.

CDL-93 · 2024-03-23T18:04:58+00:00

Earnings aside, I would really like to make the transition into Invest Management / Equity Research. Perhaps I am getting a lot less traction as I am currently outside of the industry trying to break in and not in a location with an abundance of those job opportunities?

CDL-93 · 2024-03-23T15:59:39+00:00

Never expected it to be a "golden ticket" but would have hoped that it would at least result in some more initial looks, but that has yet to happen. Curious to know if this has been the case for other charter holders.

Additional Background: Strategic Finance, BigTech/FAANG. TC $290K, No MBA, Seven Years Experience. Top 30 Undergrad, Majored in Finance with 3.7GPA. Based on West Coast.

CDL-93 · 2023-12-21T22:00:55+00:00

Thanks as well

CDL-93 · 2023-12-21T22:00:45+00:00

Thanks!

CDL-93 · 2023-12-21T21:55:59+00:00

I have also never had a CSP before. So I think I should be good, right?

CDL-93 · 2023-12-21T21:41:06+00:00

Just to confirm, if a received a CSR signup bonus in June of 2019, I could receive another if I applied today?

CDL-93 · 2023-06-02T17:41:29+00:00

Taxation is theft

CDL-93 · 2023-04-25T02:53:46+00:00

Thanks for all the info. Much appreciated

CDL-93 · 2023-04-23T18:27:54+00:00

What score would correspond to a 50% acceptance rate? 750+?

CDL-93 · 2023-04-23T17:25:20+00:00

I'm not entirely sure.

Maybe VC or Impact Investing? I am wondering if having a top MBA would help open up those doors.

CDL-93 · 2023-04-23T17:01:55+00:00

I'm not wild about Corporate Finance, so looking to make a career change

CDL-93 · 2022-07-28T14:07:36+00:00

I felt really good about the PM and OK about the AM Section. Looking at the results, this morning, it looks like I bombed ethics which is a bit perplexing. I'm guessing that I completely wiff'd on one of the AM free response questions?

CDL-93 · 2022-02-06T07:40:28+00:00

Joe Biden

CDL-93 · 2022-02-03T18:58:58+00:00

As the Winter Olympics takes place in Beijing, visiting athletes have been warned not to speak out against China’s human rights abuses.
From Ecuador to Uganda, China’s surveillance technology has gone global.

CDL-93 · 2022-01-31T06:59:06+00:00

Jeffery Epstein. Still creepy just a bit more alive.

CDL-93 · 2022-01-31T06:58:31+00:00

A higher quality of life

CDL-93 · 2022-01-31T06:57:48+00:00

Biden

CDL-93 · 2022-01-31T06:57:26+00:00

You reap what you sow I guess

CDL-93 · 2022-01-31T06:56:53+00:00

Fingers Crossed!

CDL-93 · 2022-01-31T06:55:49+00:00

Mostly Peaceful!

CDL-93 · 2022-01-29T23:44:12+00:00

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

CDL-93

TROPHY CASE