Tuesday, April 04, 2017

Cash back credit cards and other freebies

I have to admit that I own a credit card.  Most folks are owned by their card but I am fortunate in that I have been able to pay mine off in full every month for the past 14 years.  I have a reward card that gives me points for using the card and I can cash those points in for cash.  I recently di that and received $387.00 back.  I know the credit card company has to hate me.
  For the majority of folks offering cash back is not a money making scheme for the consumer but a gimmick to get you to go into debt faster.  After all I can afford to give you 1% back if I charge you 18.9% interest plus late fees.  Some cards charge you just to carry them around.  What kind of deal is that? 

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