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Jimbo
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You're wasting your time. Thor is very headstrong and set in his ways. I've tried to tell him that too, but to no avail. I was a tad reticent to start using my credit card and just paying it every month, but soon after I started, I realized how much better it is. I'd never go back to a debit card. Haven't used mine in a good five years at least. One of the most unsafe ways to spend money. |
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DarkRealmStar
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I make money from my credit cards. Rewards points, which I then have converted to cash and applied as credits on my statements. I never pay interest, always pay the total amount due. I keep an eye on which cards are running extra cash back percentages for what categories and rotate using them. Currently I'm getting 5% cash back on my grocery store purchases.
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Jimbo
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Same here, but I only use one card.
I've got about $40 - $50 in rewards cash I can spend, but I haven't yet. |
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...the ads take aim and lay their claim to the heart and the soul of the spender
Jackson Browne - The Pretender C'mon, man! Joe Biden - 46th President of the United States |
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Thor
Revolutionary Joined: 16 Apr 2008 Location: Rockaway, NJ Status: Offline Points: 63906 |
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I've got three credit cards (one, I've had for 20 years and has a very low interest rate), but I like the convenience of a debit card, and not having to pay anything on it at the end of the month. Besides, I don't keep too much in there.
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MrTim
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The tree rats have pretty much cleaned out the mac tree already. The mild winter shortened "harvest time" by about 3 months. If I hadn't been busy with other yard work, I would have gone to War this year. Next year will be Trappin' Time... |
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PaWolf
Revolutionary Hoary Ol' Chestnut... doncha know.... Joined: 15 Apr 2008 Location: GreatWhiteNorth Status: Offline Points: 40769 |
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I love the chatter about making money off of credit cards.
I have a business credit card - that's it. I make more money with my time doing the 'professional thing' - yea, I'm a real whore.
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"What we do for ourselves dies with us, What we do for others is and remains immortal." - Albert Pike |
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aka ron
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I don't like to use the credit cards, I like to keep a low balance.
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Thor
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Sorry to hear this, aka. |
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aka ron
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Thanks, Thor. Non pet people don't understand how attached we get to our animals.
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aka ron
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We got an unexpected card from the Vet's office that took care of lEAH THROUGH HER LIFE AND THE END OF IT. f**kin cap lock. We also received a nice letter today from the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
Dear aka ron's family: "I am writing to inform you that the **** Animal Hospital has made a gift to the University Of Wisconsin School Of Veterinary Medicine's Companion Animal Fund in memory of Leah." I had to put my big boy homeowner pants on today. I trimmed some shrubs and bushes around the house and cleaned up the mess. I feel so old. |
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Jimbo
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I know the feeling all too well. |
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...the ads take aim and lay their claim to the heart and the soul of the spender
Jackson Browne - The Pretender C'mon, man! Joe Biden - 46th President of the United States |
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PaWolf
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Where's AngMcP? He hasn't been around in a few weeks...last I heard he was a little more ill....
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"What we do for ourselves dies with us, What we do for others is and remains immortal." - Albert Pike |
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aka ron
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I just talked to the wife about the need to start thinking and doing things in order to sell this house.
I just found the original listing that I printed out way back in 2006. Many days of some hard cleaning and organization ahead before we can even let anyone come inside. I don't want to use a realtor, that's 6-8% off the top that we don't want to give up. I will hire an attorney if and when we have a closing date just to keep everything legal.
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Jimbo
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Is that "For Sale By Owner" company still around?
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...the ads take aim and lay their claim to the heart and the soul of the spender
Jackson Browne - The Pretender C'mon, man! Joe Biden - 46th President of the United States |
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aka ron
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^ I have gone to their site for some ideas, stuff I pretty much already know.
I do think they can help with marketing, not quite ready to envolve anyone else or go public just yet. |
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Thor
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Lotsa work. But I did it all myself, and my house sold in 8 days. Ultimately, I sold to a couple well into their 70s who were buying the house through the VA. That meant extra work, as the VA requires a higher level of standards. For instance, the door between the house and the garage didn't meet their standards, as a pet opening was cut into it (something which wasn't an issue for me when I bought the house in '02), so I had to replace it. That stuff cost maybe an extra $2,500, but they bid an additional $5,000 above my asking price, so no big deal. The biggest chore was washing the walls and ceiling to get rid of smoking stains/smell. I did that in 3 rooms, the only ones where I'd smoked. |
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aka ron
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The living room and bedroom furniture was delivered new. I don't think I can move all of this stuff by myself! We can handle cleaning the house. |
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Thor
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PaWolf
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^^^Those are GREAT. I've used them for years - unbelievable how easy it is to move stuff around when using them.
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aka ron
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PaWolf
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The sliders aren't for lifting - they will get you to that cart (I use one also) no matter the floor type
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Thor
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And then there's the positioning of furniture once you get into your new place. They really help a lot. Plus, you won't damage floors or carpet.
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PaWolf
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oh yea - once you put those sliders on, never remove them!
Just buy more - they're cheap.
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Thor
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...unless you live in an area prone to earthquakes, where that furniture can slide around the room, chasing you and eventually crushing you as you struggle to maintain balance.
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Jimbo
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...the ads take aim and lay their claim to the heart and the soul of the spender
Jackson Browne - The Pretender C'mon, man! Joe Biden - 46th President of the United States |
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