tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post1935650612332916353..comments2023-10-16T09:53:51.621-04:00Comments on Single Guy Money: Which one will I use the most?Money Crashershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01458978398655534075noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-69382714956320602582008-02-25T23:37:00.000-05:002008-02-25T23:37:00.000-05:00I'm not interested in suggesting that anyone follo...I'm not interested in suggesting that anyone follow my path, but I cut up my credit cards and paid them all off. I've never had more financial peace. I'm also within 3 years of paying off my mortgage. So, three years from now, I will be completely debt free (as long as nothing unexpected happens, like job loss, etc.). I'm having a great time pushing the envelope and eliminating expenses. I even Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-36505957553097601182008-02-14T15:53:00.000-05:002008-02-14T15:53:00.000-05:00I use the Amex SkyMiles card. I travel a lot so u...I use the Amex SkyMiles card. I travel a lot so using FF miles (vs paying cash) is more cost-effective than getting cash back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-9596461585886906602008-02-13T00:16:00.000-05:002008-02-13T00:16:00.000-05:00Blimey! It's amazing how many people buy-into "re...Blimey! It's amazing how many people buy-into "reward" cards.<BR/><BR/>Study after study after study shows that people who use credit cards spend an average minimum of 18% more on their purchases. I guess you're still getting that "sweet" reward rate, but you're buying into their game, literally. You think you're winning, but you're not, which is why their building is bigger than your house. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-57409277423170630772008-02-12T23:23:00.000-05:002008-02-12T23:23:00.000-05:00I use the Chase Freedom Rewards Visa...3% on your ...I use the Chase Freedom Rewards Visa...3% on your top three areas & 1% everything else. Save $200 in rewards & they pay you $250 (that's a $50 bonus).<BR/><BR/>Here is a link that provides a $100 bonus for using the card.<BR/><BR/>http://www.chaseinformation.com/multicard_free_platinum/?v=w28x&MSC=PS059586&utm_source=AARF&utm_medium=CPC&utm_term=AARFAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-38450942135121827302008-02-12T20:19:00.000-05:002008-02-12T20:19:00.000-05:00I have the Citi Professional which gives me 3 poin...I have the Citi Professional which gives me 3 points for each dollar I spend on gas, resturants, office supplies and car rentals. One point for all other eligible purchases. I like this card because it's tied to the ThankYou points which I can redeem for cash towards my student loans, beginning at 5K points=$50.00<BR/><BR/>I also have the Chase Rewards Plus Visa, which gives me 5 points for eachAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-57333404178685954842008-02-12T20:13:00.000-05:002008-02-12T20:13:00.000-05:00Goes without saying, but for most it is a dangerou...Goes without saying, but for most it is a dangerous game. One missed payment and you eat the return!<BR/><BR/>The other piece that I would recommend is calland see if they will extend the bonus time, or tell them you will consider closing the account :)Noel Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101799343286185259noreply@blogger.com