Archive for the ‘credit cards’ Category
Wednesday, December 19th, 2007
I just checked out the cash back rewards balance for our Chase Freedom Card. We have been using the card regularly since June and have since earned close to $115. (only $85 to go and we can redeem our award for a $250 check!) Once we cash that check, we are then going to start ...
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Monday, December 17th, 2007
My family recently took a trip to visit family. We have three children, ages 5, 3, and 9 months. The trip required 4.5 hours of actual time in the air and a lay over of approximately 2 hours both ways. I originally intended to keep careful track of our expenses and ...
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Monday, November 26th, 2007
I came across this link last night for a $75 bonus when you open a Chase checking account with direct deposit. I usually deposit $5 or $25 a month from my paypal or ING account. Works every time.
Chase is also offering a $50 bonus after your first purchase with the Chase Freedom Visa Card ...
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Tuesday, November 20th, 2007
Hustler has posted the most exhaustive list of laptop deals anywhere on the net. If you are even remotely considering a new laptop computer, you must check out his post.
Two more tips to get your laptop even for even less:
1) Use a cash back credit card like 5% from Blue ...
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Thursday, November 8th, 2007
For several months this year, the American Express Gold card has been offering 25,000 bonus points if you sign up and make one purchase. This promo has ended. If it gets reinstated, you will find out here first.
Anyway, I acquired the card, made my purchase and used the points for ...
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Wednesday, November 7th, 2007
If you fly even once a year, you should consider using a flight rewards card for your budget purchases throughout the year. My family usually earns one free round-trip ticket every year - just by purchasing the items we were going to buy anyway.
The United Mileage Plus Visa Signature Card can help you ...
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Sunday, November 4th, 2007
When FBNO Direct's 6.00% APY promotional rate ended at the end of August, I immediately opened an account with Everbank and moved all of the my balance transfer money over there in order to take advantage of their 6.01% APY rate for 90 days.
Glad I did, because they just lowered their ...
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Friday, November 2nd, 2007
The Discover Miles Card is offering one of the best incentive packages around right now. The offer is 12,000 bonus miles in the first year - equates to $120 in gift cards. We like to get Old Navy cards or gas cards. Everyone uses gas and we always need clothes our ...
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Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
Recently I was faced with the following situation:
While on a business trip that required the use of two, 15-passenger vans, I discovered that we were going to need more gasoline if we were going to finish the trip without having to stop by the side of the highway. It just ...
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Monday, October 22nd, 2007
I am very happy with my Chase checking account. However, I am upset that I can't use the $125 bonus coupon that I just got in the mail today. The account is for accounts opened in a brick and mortar branch only and requires direct deposit. If you are interested, ...
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