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March 30th, 2011, 05:16 AM
Thread: Have You Personally Meet an FG Member?
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Re: Have You Personally Meet an FG Member?
That's real nice Meya ! It would be nice if the opportunity arose for all of us as some point or other and if we all had the time, but the good thing is we are all one blog away, one comment away,...
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March 21st, 2011, 10:19 AM
Thread: Gas at $4 / gallon
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Makes you wonder if gas continues to rise what vacation deals will arise from this ? Hotels I will assume will have fantastic deals due to assumed low occupancy. Rental Car agencies, with the...
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March 17th, 2011, 11:54 AM
Thread: Gas at $4 / gallon
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Just purchased a Convertible V8 in October 2010 looking forward to this upcoming summer but if gas continues to rise the fun will be short lived :worried: , although gas prices have started to drop...
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March 16th, 2011, 06:48 AM
Thread: Gas at $4 / gallon
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Will Amtrak and Grehound become more popular than ever for summer travel ?
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March 15th, 2011, 09:27 AM
Thread: Gas at $4 / gallon
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Gas at $4 / gallon
Very sobering article:
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2011/03/study-says-4-gas-prices-will-drive-millions-to-public-transit/1
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Re: Amex
Besides lowering their requirements as you guys say, also realize that AMEX is pushing the consumer to use their cards as everyday cards. And the thing is as Colonative and Wanderer have said...
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Re: Amex
Talked to AMEX Customer Service today about why my payments weren't posting online and they replied of a system issue. Now while on the phone, the rep was telling me my AF was coming up and why not...
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March 5th, 2011, 06:18 AM
Thread: good auto loan?
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What's up Mr. Joeyman ? Good article ! Used to live in the SF area and could take the BART or drive to work, always easier taking the BART because it saved on gas / parking.
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March 4th, 2011, 05:18 PM
Thread: good auto loan?
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Watching the ABC evening news tonight and they are thinking $4.00 / gallon by Memorial Day. To counter act this rising cost some want the Government to flood the market with the reserves we...
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February 16th, 2011, 05:12 AM
Thread: Rent Credit Reporting
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Thing is Wanderer, those owners who rent very few units, they probably won't report. Those who just want to keep their units full at all times (like they all don't) who could care less probably...
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February 8th, 2011, 12:47 PM
Thread: Consumers using Credit Cards again.....
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Consumers using Credit Cards again.....
Saw this in the USATODAY
http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/2011-02-07-consumer-credit_N.htm
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Re: Amex
You know Cnative, was at the AMEX site checking my balance. Of course the Upgrade option was there but now they have a section of where current members give their review of the Platinum Card. Some...
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Re: Amex
Yeah Cnative, I know. Its like a tease........... You know that the "grass isn't greener on the other side" but I'm still on this side and the attraction is still strong :cheesing: !
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Re: Amex
Ok, So I have stated that I have a "weakness" for the Platinum Card. What does AMEX do ? They bring back the "you can upgrade to a Platinum" link back on my Account Summary Page.
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January 27th, 2011, 01:57 PM
Thread: IRS releases smartphone app
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downloaded app. I can imagine the usage this app will get between now and May 2011 :cheesing: !
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January 17th, 2011, 03:32 PM
Thread: Credit Card Questions
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See that's my point Wanderer ! You have a card which you can customize to your personal needs. The old way of " this is what we offer as far as benefits for this card" are now becoming antiquated....
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January 17th, 2011, 10:18 AM
Thread: Credit Card Questions
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Since this is the forum for Credit Card Questions, then here's one, Why is AMEX still charging $450 for their Platinum Card ? Their is no more "Companion Ticket", the Airport Lounge access is...
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January 3rd, 2011, 02:39 PM
Thread: The New Year's Resolution
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Re: The New Year's Resolution
I agree with your "living within our means" I think gone are the days where we charge some large item and say to ourselves "I just pay it off over time" when no one's job is written in stone
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January 1st, 2011, 03:05 PM
Thread: Merry Christmas Everyone!
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Re: Merry XMas Everyone!
Joeyman that's it ! I have taken down all my pictures in my house but yours !
Have a great 2011, and don't forget, YOU ARE THE MAN ! -
January 1st, 2011, 03:01 PM
Thread: The New Year's Resolution
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Re: The New Year's Resolution
Thanks Ms. Tomkins for the article. I am fortunate not to have any Credit Card Debt and I attribute it to not buying anything on credit until I know how I am going to pay it off, not being an...
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Re: Amex
You know Wanderer I am up to 63k+ in points and I was looking into airline tickets. My points are worth $639 in that arena. I'm sure you know Wanderer that AMEX will let you take your current point...
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Re: Amex
Well I have to say that AMEX does have Christmas Spirit, I was notified that since I am a "valued" customer that they were giving me 15,000 points or $150 in value.
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November 25th, 2010, 01:11 PM
Thread: Happy Thanksgiving!
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Their will be many today who will wait in line for a meal, get a free haircut, maybe find clothes that will fit them and continue on with their day. They currently don't have a lot of the things that...
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November 24th, 2010, 09:24 AM
Thread: TSA Screening - No Clothes or Patdown?
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I agree with Wanderer that issues within the Middle East has gone on since the dawn of time. This might sound crude but 9/11 was the United States invitation to the party ( in regards to World...
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November 23rd, 2010, 02:42 PM
Thread: Happy Thanksgiving!
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Re: Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone ! If your flying, let TSA do their job, if your driving, its not that serious, take your time you will get there. I think we all have something to be thankful for no...




Done some research regarding carrying both the AMEX platinum and Preferred Rewards Gold cards. Besides the AF ( $625 combined ) most say that its worth the investment. Considering the competition...
Carrying the AMEX platinum and...