Comments on: The Pull of the Credit Card

By: Cutting Up The Cards « Chic Financials

Cutting Up The Cards « Chic Financials — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 01:27:41 +0000

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By: S Gross

S Gross — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:31:47 +0000

Why is it so hard not to spend money you don’t have? Just don’t spend it. I mean, if you have a known income, just spend less than it. I guess if your income is really way below a manageable middle-class level, I understand. But otherwise just don’t buy stuff. No one makes you buy things…

By: Sunday Money Roundup - The $92K Real Estate Drop Edition.

Sunday Money Roundup - The $92K Real Estate Drop Edition. — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:00:48 +0000

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By: Sunday Roundup and Update | Bible Money Matters

Sunday Roundup and Update | Bible Money Matters — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:22:20 +0000

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Roundup and Link Love Summer Olympics 2008 Edition | The Wisdom Journal — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:58:45 +0000

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By: John Martin

John Martin — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:52:11 +0000

I posted this comment on a feed, but mean to here…

It’s really not about the credit cards, is it? It’s about self-control and discipline. And being clear on wants vs. needs.

I have two credit cards—an American Express (which earns points for hotels or airlines) and a Mastercard (which earns airline points). I charge everything I possibly can on these cards (regularly credited bills, my semi-annual insurance (auto, house), my dentist (nothing like getting points for getting a cavity filled), etc. and I pay both of these cards off monthly. I haven’t had a finance charge on either card for over 5 years. I’m what’s known in “the biz” as “a convenience charger.”

This is money that is going to be spent anyway. Why not get something for free from them? I end up with at least two or three free flights (or stays in hotels) each year, just for paying bills that I have to pay anyway. :-)

Credit cards don’t kill… people do. :-) :-) :-)

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This Week in the Blogosphere: Mini-Vacation Edition : BorrowFromNone.com — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:58:18 +0000

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By: FitMom

FitMom — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:46:13 +0000

Hi, Just found your blog from Simple Mom. Great post. Very helpful and uesfull skills that we need in our daily life!!

But, way behind in the areas of money. I’ll need to go back to step one- not using the CC.

Flee and pursue. Will do!

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Weekly Link Round-Up :: the Sensible Artiste edition | simple mom — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 10:01:28 +0000

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By: Saturday Link Love: What Is YOUR Time Worth? (Ask Mr Credit Card’s Blog)

Saturday Link Love: What Is YOUR Time Worth? (Ask Mr Credit Card’s Blog) — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 09:06:35 +0000

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