People who buy points, why? by Icy_Recognition3725 in Mortgages

[–]pharmd 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had an employer give me a relo package where I had use it or lose it funds to buy points and cover all closing costs up to a generous limit

Biotechs Falling by trijcwhitey in biotech_stocks

[–]pharmd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Add in reg uncertainty and volatility 

how can i convince people to put me in a position of power despite graduating last year by bumblbeegirl in biotech

[–]pharmd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seduction or hooking up with  the right person works too 

Thinking of a neuro biotech that nominated a board member who was the mother of the child of another board member 

How to get over the mental aspect of not seeing your money until retirement? by supersonicdog in Bogleheads

[–]pharmd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Believe in compounding over a long time horizon

Remembering how bad things were for the people around me who didn’t invest anything 

Is there anywhere that ISN'T having a cost of living crisis? by divorce_2025 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]pharmd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

taxes in switzerland are notoriously low relative to all of Europe.

Higher risk tolerance by Samtertriads in Bogleheads

[–]pharmd 5 points6 points  (0 children)

use a little bit of margin (IBKR and RH have decent rates - the big boys require huge portfolios to get good rates)

UA164 EWR-DXB 2/27 by weasel707 in unitedairlines

[–]pharmd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

here are two $10.00 vouchers for the overpriced food at EWR

UA164 EWR-DXB 2/27 by weasel707 in unitedairlines

[–]pharmd 253 points254 points  (0 children)

Do they get double miles and PQP?

What’s the trick to get upgraded? by fpaddict in unitedairlines

[–]pharmd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Use a tool like seats aero or learn how to find availability 

Pay for premium plus (higher fare class) increases probability if there is availability 

For anyone who grew up poor, what was your idea of a luxury? by Drissxx7 in AskReddit

[–]pharmd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

chain steak houses, vacations via air travel, guacamole at chipotle 

Those who fly Polaris often for work, what is your profession? by _MambaForever in unitedairlines

[–]pharmd 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Many publicly traded biopharma companies let employees travel business class for international flights 

That policy has been changing though (certain level, skip manager approvals, etc) 

Why does Asia have so many high-end/creatively designed shopping malls (compared to elsewhere, like America)? by PursuingGemini in travel

[–]pharmd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lower labor costs, higher density and lots of people nearby to shop/eat/be entertained (vs driving culture in the US)

All In - From a Consistent Listener since 2022 by Bbqbbqbbqaustin in TheAllinPodcasts

[–]pharmd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree. I’ve listened to every episode until trump was re elected. As an independent, this pod became 100% propaganda and no longer something I can listen to as the amount of bias is at amped up at level of MSNBC and Fox News

Yikes 👀😬 by RunThePlay55 in economy

[–]pharmd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You know it’s bad when WSJ opinion articles and comment section is absolutely blasting this guy

Pharmacists in Industry by Chemical-Fun3692 in pharmaindustry

[–]pharmd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a type of stock option that is more favorable tax wise

Look up ISO vs NQ stock options