Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist

2016-08-06 Thread Lewis Bergman
I just don't have the time and every time I try to use miles to fly I have to double the time I fly. Not worth it. I just use 2% cash back for both and cash my checks. On Sat, Aug 6, 2016, 6:26 PM Forrest Christian (List Account) < li...@packetflux.com> wrote: > For redemption purposes, I value c

Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist

2016-08-06 Thread Forrest Christian (List Account)
For redemption purposes, I value chase and starwood points at 2 cents per point, although I regularly use points for more than that amount. That means that for the chase ink I'm getting at least 2%, usually a bit more. Except for the higher-cash back amount categories. If you want cash, then you

Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist

2016-08-06 Thread Chuck McCown
tnx From: Travis Johnson Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2016 12:32 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist Hi, Business card is the Spark Business VISA from Capital One. No annual fee, 2% cash back rewards on everything (with no limit). Personal card is the Citi

Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist

2016-08-06 Thread Travis Johnson
06, 2016 12:01 PM *To:* af@afmug.com <mailto:af@afmug.com> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist Hi, This is all great information... but I would still like to see a point value vs cash back. My main business card gets me 2% Cashback (which I have a check mailed to me personal

Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist

2016-08-06 Thread Chuck McCown
So, what are those two cards you use? From: Travis Johnson Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2016 12:01 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist Hi, This is all great information... but I would still like to see a point value vs cash back. My main business card gets me

Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist

2016-08-06 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, This is all great information... but I would still like to see a point value vs cash back. My main business card gets me 2% Cashback (which I have a check mailed to me personally about every six months, so it doesn't appear anywhere on the business) and my personal card also gives me 2% c

Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist

2016-08-06 Thread Chuck McCown
I think I get 2x on my amex delta skymiles card. Delta has a direct flight from SLC to London. That is my primary travel target. From: Forrest Christian (List Account) Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2016 1:40 AM To: af Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist One more note, on the

Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist

2016-08-06 Thread Chuck McCown
Thanks Forrest, I am going to have to print this out and study it. From: Forrest Christian (List Account) Sent: Friday, August 05, 2016 10:17 PM To: af Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist This gets somewhat complicated. Let me try to explain, with some background: I have

Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist

2016-08-06 Thread Forrest Christian (List Account)
One more note, on the personal credit card side: Chase is apparently about to release a new 'Chase Sapphire Reserve' credit card with a much higher annual fee... but so far sounds like it includes things like: 3x points on travel/restaurants (instead of 2x), 1.5 cents per point when booking thro

Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist

2016-08-05 Thread Forrest Christian (List Account)
This gets somewhat complicated. Let me try to explain, with some background: I have the following for business purposes: 1) Chase Ink. This earns chase miles, at a rate of 1 point per dollar for most things, plus 5 points per dollar for office supplies, cellular, internet, cable, and 2 points

Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist

2016-08-04 Thread Chuck McCown
Thanks for the heads up, did not know such creatures existed. From: Brian Webster Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2016 10:00 AM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist Right but you have to watch out for some of these cards having less than a month billing cycle

Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist

2016-08-04 Thread Brian Webster
. Thank You, Brian Webster www.wirelessmapping.com www.Broadband-Mapping.com From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Chuck McCown Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2016 11:20 AM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist I am one that does not care about APR

Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist

2016-08-04 Thread Chuck McCown
I am one that does not care about APR because I normally pay the full balance each month. From: Faisal Imtiaz Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2016 9:19 AM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist yes, while you are at it, also check what is their APR rate... Cash back

Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist

2016-08-04 Thread Faisal Imtiaz
Sent: Thursday, August 4, 2016 10:47:21 AM > Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist > Will do! > On Thu, Aug 4, 2016 at 8:35 AM, Chuck McCown < ch...@wbmfg.com > wrote: >> That sounds hard to believe. Please let us know if it is true. >> From: Jeremy &g

Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist

2016-08-04 Thread Eric Muehleisen
on it in theory. I have the (probably mistaken) belief that burning >> company miles for personal use would probably be a safer way to cheat? >> >> *From:* Eric Kuhnke >> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 02, 2016 2:38 PM >> *To:* af@afmug.com >> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG]

Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist

2016-08-04 Thread Jeremy
Will do! On Thu, Aug 4, 2016 at 8:35 AM, Chuck McCown wrote: > That sounds hard to believe. Please let us know if it is true. > > *From:* Jeremy > *Sent:* Thursday, August 04, 2016 8:30 AM > *To:* af@afmug.com > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist &g

Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist

2016-08-04 Thread Chuck McCown
That sounds hard to believe. Please let us know if it is true. From: Jeremy Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2016 8:30 AM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist I had a customer yesterday tell me that their America First business credit card puts 5% cash back into

Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist

2016-08-04 Thread Jeremy
a safer way to cheat? > > *From:* Eric Kuhnke > *Sent:* Tuesday, August 02, 2016 2:38 PM > *To:* af@afmug.com > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist > > Not relevant to most of the list, but a local credit union that has a card > with 1% cash back on everythi

Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist

2016-08-02 Thread Chuck McCown
: Eric Kuhnke Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 2:38 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist Not relevant to most of the list, but a local credit union that has a card with 1% cash back on everything. Paid once a year. I find that if you run enough money through it

Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist

2016-08-02 Thread James Howard
ilto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Chuck McCown Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 3:34 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist A few months ago we had a pretty good discussion about the best deals for credit cards. Today, I am looking for a better deal for company purc

Re: [AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist

2016-08-02 Thread Eric Kuhnke
Not relevant to most of the list, but a local credit union that has a card with 1% cash back on everything. Paid once a year. I find that if you run enough money through it that 1% cash back lets you buy a "better" airline ticket using your own money, than something that earns miles which come with

[AFMUG] OT Same question with a twist

2016-08-02 Thread Chuck McCown
A few months ago we had a pretty good discussion about the best deals for credit cards. Today, I am looking for a better deal for company purchases. I like my Capital One Visa that gives good miles. I use the miles and like to store them up for my annual trips to England. But I figured I ma