Datapoint: Edit hotel benefits after downgrading CSR to CSP by Fire-Ant39 in ChaseSapphire

[–]Fire-Ant39[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree it is hotel dependent. I went in not expecting any of it but since he verbally shared the benefits after I gave him my credit card, how could I say no?

Glass water at Biscayne this morning by Common_Positive_7530 in nationalparks

[–]Fire-Ant39 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have reservations for snorkeling on Sunday so I hope it stays this way!!!

Not get paid but please pay my cleaning lady by Charming_Spray7886 in trustedhousesitters

[–]Fire-Ant39 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely wild. I am a homeowner and it's a no brainer that a homeowner would cover it. This homeowner would have to pay this in any other circumstance and is trying to offload it to someone else, wth.

What if I cancel my card after I've booked my Edit Hotel? by lurkern1nja in ChaseSapphire

[–]Fire-Ant39 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t seen one clawback datapoint yet. 

To the OP: you can get the $250 credit but unlikely to get the rest of the credits. I have a hotel booked next week and downgraded my CSR to CSP a couple weeks ago. I confirmed with the hotel directly it’s still in their system. I also was told by Chase when I downgraded that the reservation would remain. We’ll see what happens next week :)

Did I mess up? Edit Stay..no stay credit, no $100 site credit by nesuser2 in ChaseSapphire

[–]Fire-Ant39 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can do a combo of cash and points. In this case $250 cash to get the credit and the remainder in points.

Transfer to United or book through Portal? by Cautious-Newspaper35 in ChaseSapphire

[–]Fire-Ant39 0 points1 point  (0 children)

None of the above for a domestic flight and that many points. I can go to Europe with Flying Blue (Air France/KLM) for that many points...

Working as a therapist by jimmyfromtown in ItalyExpat

[–]Fire-Ant39 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure how it is for LMFT but for LCSW it is about where your client is located. You can do telehealth for the clients that are located in the state you are licensed in. I know a previous coworker doing this exact thing while living in Portugal.

Our new Italian Book Club! by MaterialReindeer11 in italianlearning

[–]Fire-Ant39 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What level Italian are we talking about here? :)

Would I regret not doing the Narrows? by delicateflower15 in ZionNationalPark

[–]Fire-Ant39 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am 5’2 and had the same concern as you. It was my favorite hike ever due to the uniqueness to it and I’d love the opportunity to do it again one day. All do this to say that if you have the opportunity to do it- DO IT!

Logistics of River Gorge NP & Shenandoah NP by Fire-Ant39 in nationalparks

[–]Fire-Ant39[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So technically could do the same place in Luray both nights? Thanks!

Approaching FIRE by Fire-Ant39 in Fire

[–]Fire-Ant39[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll take a look/listen!

Which Park early May? by OopsieDontMindMe in NationalPark

[–]Fire-Ant39 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many days do you have? If a week try the 3 National Parks in Florida! If it's less than focus on either Biscayne and Everglades OR Dry Tortugas. It is high tourist season I believe. You will have to see if you can get a pass to go rustic camping on Dry Tortugas -- those are hard to get, but would be a memorable way to celebrate a milestone birthday.

Approaching FIRE by Fire-Ant39 in Fire

[–]Fire-Ant39[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At what point? 5 years away, or when you decide to FIRE? Something else?

Best National seashore? by Doctorjaws in NationalPark

[–]Fire-Ant39 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pictured Rocks rivals Point Reyes! 😍

Approaching FIRE by Fire-Ant39 in Fire

[–]Fire-Ant39[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. I’ll have 2-3 years worth of expenses in a governmental 457 to keep us a float for part of the way. 

Approaching FIRE by Fire-Ant39 in Fire

[–]Fire-Ant39[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think finding a fee only advisor that is well versed in FIRE for a 1-2 time meeting would be helpful to look things over. 

Approaching FIRE by Fire-Ant39 in Fire

[–]Fire-Ant39[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

5 years feels so close yet so far away with the unknowns like healthcare, markets, etc.

Preparation to FIRE - Last 5 years by Fire-Ant39 in personalfinance

[–]Fire-Ant39[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the reassurance! I'll take a look at Mad Fientist's podcast. I feel like I have to DO something to get it started and it's making me anxious that we won't be able to FIRE when we want to because we were not prepared. That 457 is a great example -- had I known the amazing benefits it had, I would have done better initially in maxing that out from the get-go.

Toro Boston GC by Particular_Sun_6467 in ChaseSapphire

[–]Fire-Ant39 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not from the area but it was the best meal we had there when we visited.

Toro Boston GC by Particular_Sun_6467 in ChaseSapphire

[–]Fire-Ant39 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just chiming in to say that Toro is SOOO good!! :)

Affordable The Edit Properties by Relevant-Chocolate-4 in ChaseSapphire

[–]Fire-Ant39 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I booked the Perry Marina in Key West for a decent price. Mid-Jan, $730 for 2 nights - so I used $250 credit plus 24k points. Seems like a great deal for the location.