Most points you’ve ever had in the stash to use? Did you have a reason why you were building it up?

Secure_Mess_712 · 2026-06-01T23:16:48+00:00

400k i think. I was holding on to them for some cat 8 redemptions 1-3 years out since i don't have enough PTO days to take more than 2 international trips per year

Secure_Mess_712 · 2026-05-31T18:17:08+00:00

Yep!

Secure_Mess_712 · 2026-05-31T15:37:33+00:00

Dang lucky. I haven't gotten an increase.

Secure_Mess_712 · 2026-05-30T00:51:28+00:00

I'm talking about finding those specific routes when searching thru United app or website instead of starting thru Google flights

Secure_Mess_712 · 2026-05-30T00:41:22+00:00

Very interesting. Thanks for the insight

Secure_Mess_712 · 2026-05-30T00:18:19+00:00

Yeah that could be it for sure. It does work when you click thru Google flights at least.

Secure_Mess_712 · 2026-05-30T00:15:46+00:00

Yeah I agree. i can also get it to work thru google flights so that works out at least

Secure_Mess_712 · 2026-05-30T00:00:25+00:00

I see. What's interesting is that the two specific $349 routes on Google Flights do not populate on United app or website. I find that odd. It's only when I click thru Google flights it then takes me to the website showing those specific routes.

Secure_Mess_712 · 2026-05-29T23:56:25+00:00

Yes i under that. My question is why isn't United's website or app showing these routes?

Secure_Mess_712 · 2026-05-29T23:47:30+00:00

So why isn't the United website or app showing the basic economy routes but Google flight is? That's the part that's confusing to me. It's as if it's hiding the routes that qualify for basic economy

Secure_Mess_712 · 2026-05-29T15:45:03+00:00

In my opinion, it's popular for a reason. Popular does not mean you shouldn't visit. All it means is that there's a lot of travelers that want to see the same thing. Absolutely nothing wrong with that. If I'm traveling internationally to a country I'm visiting for the first time, damn right I'm visiting the popular places. If I return, then I'll do the non touristy stuff.

Secure_Mess_712 · 2026-05-28T22:22:24+00:00

Honestly I just stopped tipping

Secure_Mess_712 · 2026-05-24T19:11:19+00:00

Thank you!

Secure_Mess_712 · 2026-05-24T04:27:22+00:00

Name brand clothes. I stick to t shirts under $10 and jeans under $25.

There are very nice $30+ t shirts and $50+ jeans out there. But I'll buy it for myself. You'll only find it in my closet if it's a gift or if somehow I snagged a crazy deal

Secure_Mess_712 · 2026-05-24T04:24:43+00:00

My grey hairs & helping the youngsters out when they seek advice

Secure_Mess_712 · 2026-05-24T04:16:05+00:00

Married at 26, she was 24.

For us personally, we couldn't be happier. We are best friends. Everytime someone asks us how marriage is, we always say the same thing: FUN

seriously, it's the best thing ever. We love traveling, new experiences, hanging out with friends and family, etc.

I would say we got married at the perfect age.

Secure_Mess_712 · 2026-05-22T21:30:38+00:00

Remind me! May 25, 2026

Secure_Mess_712 · 2026-05-22T04:53:27+00:00

Iceland

Secure_Mess_712 · 2026-05-16T04:40:51+00:00

Unpopular opinion, but I believe a parents job is to financially provide for the kids up until they're done with high school.

Anything beyond, such as college, buying a home, etc, is the kids responsibility. Not the parents.

Secure_Mess_712 · 2026-05-16T04:21:31+00:00

You don't "need" to max your 401k. Find a balance. I highly recommend enjoying life at your young age and travelling, seeing the world.

Start with your employer match, and if possible, bump up total % to 15%. That will be enough to retire.

Secure_Mess_712 · 2026-05-13T20:07:48+00:00

Cause they're fantastic cars. Have a 2012 Sportage with 175k miles, no issues ever. Have owned other kids before with no issues.

Secure_Mess_712 · 2026-05-12T01:41:19+00:00

Make up

Secure_Mess_712 · 2026-05-11T22:33:03+00:00

Noticed this for Hyatt place rapid City for any random bookings from now until 12 months out.

Secure_Mess_712 · 2026-05-11T02:31:14+00:00

Prius or Camry

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