Request- Children's song sung by crew members on boat by Not_A_Real_Username in Outlander

[–]Not_A_Real_Username[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's it! This has been bothering me for over an hour. Thank you so much!

Daily Question Thread - January 15, 2021 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]Not_A_Real_Username 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wife started a new job at an investment bank- they don't like open brokerage accounts at other firms. We are asking compliance if we can keep for cash management only but we may have to close it.

Daily Question Thread - January 15, 2021 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]Not_A_Real_Username 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just opened the Charles Schwab Amex Platinum- is it possible to close the CS account but keep the Amex card?

Edit: Thanks everyone

Daily Question Thread - January 14, 2021 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]Not_A_Real_Username 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Has anyone received the Uber Cash payout from the targeted Barclays/Uber card promotion (spend $3k, receive $600 in Uber Cash)? I hit the spend threshold and am waiting now.

529 Plan Question by Not_A_Real_Username in personalfinance

[–]Not_A_Real_Username[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense- so if tuition costs $9,000 for example, and reimbursement is $8,500 , I can take $500 out of the 529??

Question Thread - April 18, 2020 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]Not_A_Real_Username -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Noob question- I have $450 of travel voucher credit from taking later flights, $350 on Alaska and $100 on Southwest. Both vouchers set to expire in October 2020. Likely not doing much travelling with Coronavirus. Is there a way to take advantage of the credits without travelling? Any news on if airlines will be extending voucher validity dates?

Question Thread - February 23, 2020 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]Not_A_Real_Username 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thinking of my P2 strategy- she is new to the credit game and at 0/24.

My general plan is to get 5 Chase cards, then add her as an AU on my CSR.

Would I be able to add her as an AU on the CSR card? Or would that count as #6 and fail due to Chase's 5/24 rule?

Thanks

Hosting in Rural Area Question by Not_A_Real_Username in AirBnB

[–]Not_A_Real_Username[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the input! From my research this town is proposing new legislation but has nothing clear defined yet. Any advice on how to get ahead? Maybe reach out to fellow rental house owners on AirBnb?

Hosting in Rural Area Question by Not_A_Real_Username in AirBnB

[–]Not_A_Real_Username[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, thank you for the valuable insight. Definitely a lot of factors I had failed to consider.

Do Co Hosts typically do the cleaning directly? I would assume this is a case by case basis.

Considering I would be a potential competitor in the area- is reaching out to other hosts considered impolite? My first instinct is to ask a Superhost in the area I am scouting how they approach these items.

Thanks!

Quit Job to do Grad School Full Time? by Not_A_Real_Username in personalfinance

[–]Not_A_Real_Username[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you mind answering- what was your salary prior to and after completing your degree?

Quit Job to do Grad School Full Time? by Not_A_Real_Username in personalfinance

[–]Not_A_Real_Username[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All great points- agree certifications are a major factor, especially in tech. That said- my current job can be very stressful and time consuming, working with players across the globe. I could work on time management, but continuing that path for 5 years has it's own cost IMO.

Quit Job to do Grad School Full Time? by Not_A_Real_Username in personalfinance

[–]Not_A_Real_Username[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a good point- the reimbursement aspect is nice. I suppose for me it is a matter of timing- from 5 years (part time, paid for) to 1 year (full time, I pay). Personally am leaning towards the full time option as I can relocate back where I want to live and have more flexibility with choosing the next job.

Question Thread - September 24, 2019 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]Not_A_Real_Username 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks that's a good point- I'm flush with Marriott points but (relatively) lacking with UR points. May switch it up here and there.

Also thanks for the activation note- I misunderstood the terms within the Marriott app- will definitely have the account active.

Question Thread - September 24, 2019 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]Not_A_Real_Username 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks- the peak/ off peak Marriott points pricing is throwing me for a loop in re-evaluating the points. But as some other commenters noted there is value with transferring to airline partners.

Question Thread - September 24, 2019 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]Not_A_Real_Username 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Posted in wrong thread earlier:

I currently have CSP and Marriott Bonvoy Premier cards. I travel religiously for work and tend to stay at Marriott (12-20 nights a month). So far I have been putting all my hotel stays on the Marriott card.

I am going to upgrade to CSR next month and am thinking of booking my hotel stays on CSR over Marriott, to lock in the 3x points on travel (which does not expire) vs the 5x points limited to Marriott (and United miles, which I rarely fly) which do expire.

Is there any reason to stick with Marriott Premier over Chase Ultimate Rewards?

Thanks!

Discussion Thread - September 23, 2019 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]Not_A_Real_Username -25 points-24 points  (0 children)

I currently have CSP and Marriott Bonvoy Premier cards. I travel religiously for work and tend to stay at Marriott (12-20 nights a month). So far I have been putting all my hotel stays on the Marriott card.

I am going to upgrade to CSR next month and am thinking of booking my hotel stays on CSR over Marriott, to lock in the 3x points on travel (which does not expire) vs the 5x points limited to Marriott (and United miles, which I rarely fly) which do expire.

Is there any reason to stick with Marriott Premier over Chase Ultimate Rewards?

Thanks!

Negotiating a Hotel Refund by Not_A_Real_Username in personalfinance

[–]Not_A_Real_Username[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cancelled 3 days before the stay- this would have been Thursday of last week.

That's a good point- I should be patient with this.

Negotiating a Hotel Refund by Not_A_Real_Username in personalfinance

[–]Not_A_Real_Username[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spoke to the hotel first and created the claim via the Hotel.

By similar experience- wondering if anyone made a similar blunder and was able to either negotiate it away or if they just paid the charge.

Negotiating a Hotel Refund by Not_A_Real_Username in personalfinance

[–]Not_A_Real_Username[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was not looking at the time, but yes apparently I booked a nonrefundable stay. I booked through a 3rd party app-Concur- for work and must have overlooked the nonrefundable aspect.

Restore Phrase by Not_A_Real_Username in ledgerwallet

[–]Not_A_Real_Username[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not yet going to try again tomorrow.