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Doesn't matter too much to me - looks like I am in for about 22 hours of flight time and stopping either in SEA or the Middle East. Whether…

Does this mean we go through immigration and go to a nearby hotel with bags staying at the airport? Or we would just be in a terminal hotel?

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I am going to be visiting Europe in either September or October and will have small kids so I want to have a one day stopover somewhere. I…

Is the large close to max capacity for most airlines? I love Antler, but I am always pushing capacity in trips so need the biggest…

Any chance of getting any sort of offer when upgrading from another AMEX?

If I sign up to get SA Gold, do my family members get the benefits as well for flights? I am very interested in the priority check in for…

If I get gold status, does this mean that my wife + kids get the same benefits if we travel together? Also... whats the best way to retain…

Is the phone unlocked? I have Telstra Plus via by NBN account but use Aldi for my mobile account.

So the 'savings' is that the interest of the loan becomes deductible? That makes sense how a novated lease can save money compared to a…

So is the right calc to work out the benefit = Margin tax rate*annual lease cost - * 20% of car value* FBT rate ?

Thanks - I don't need a new car, but I do have an older but reliable car that could do for a change. I also also at risk at going over…

I think I might have been looking at an out of date document. I think it used to be lower for high K's.

Good call - there is a drop off in FBT if I can drive more than 15k in a year.

I am considering a novated lease for the first time. My rationale is that I am in the highest marginal tax bracket of 46.5% and effectively…

That makes sense - how long does that take round trip?

I'm planning to fly to the Gold Coast in December once the borders open. I was looking at the transport options and Skybus is not running,…

Doesn't void it... but if you claim 80 cents per hour, that voids other work from home expenses. Don't know about working more than the 38…

What kind of stuff did you claim for? Did you buy new monitors or a desk?

Definitely not fake. You are not required to supply evidence for claims up to $300. I do use my personal phone, desk, electricity, and…

I have been working from home since March because of Covid and am going to start doing my taxes now. My quick go at claiming for WFH…

I am looking to switch my in-laws to a new NBN plan. They still use their landline heaps and want unlimited calls in order to avoid bill…

I got Hilton Gold status this year through my Amex Explorer card - the AMEX site says that it is supposed to be a silver match but Hilton…

I've done the AC route to Vancouver. Vancouver is a very cool place to visit but Qantas is a better airline in my opinion. Air Canada…

Will they match BW Diamond as Hilton Gold or Diamond?

They can offer to beat the rate by 25% because they make it nearly impossible to claim! I recently tried this with Hilton - Expedia,…

I am looking for ways to get into US airport lounges during my upcoming trip. I have an AMEX explorer card, so get to use the fantastic…

Variable rate - P&I

I recently purchased an investment property and am finalizing the finance. With IP's + PPOR, total value is $1.3M with $650K equity and…

My car was in a minor accident, so I get a car seat replacement up to $500 from insurance. I currently have a Maxi Cosi Vela Slim for my…