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Article #158Re: Cash Back Credit Cards
From: Rod Speed
Date: Tue, 04 Sep 2007 03:40
Date: Tue, 04 Sep 2007 03:40
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Mister Superstar <superstar@deadcelebrity.org> wrote > Bill wrote >> Art wrote >>> I have a Chase Rewards Visa card which pays a 5% rebate on purchases at food markets, pharmacies and gasoline. >> I'm pretty sure that card is no longer being offered to new customers. I've read rumors they may change the terms for >> existing customers soon. > I never understood why people think that getting 5% back on a cup of coffee they pay 30% interest on is a good deal. Most have enough of a clue to realise that they dont have to pay a cent of interest and can just pocket the rebate. And most have enough of a clue to use the card for their food purchases, not just their coffee too. > The rumors are true, the bank intends to increase the rebate and interest rates to 6% and 43% respectively, an even > better deal to reward valuable customers like you. It will reward those with enough of a clue to never pay a cent of interest. Then there's fools like you that cant manage something as simple as that.
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