Confession time. I’ve been thinking about buying a new-to-us car. And by thinking, I mean obsessing. A little back story – My wife and I own three paid for automobiles – a minivan we paid cash for in 2007, an 2001 Accord we paid off in 2005, and an old pickup truck that I use for hauling off trash. When…
Month: January 2009
My Check From Upromise Arrived
As I mentioned a few months ago, I recently sent a letter to Upromise, requesting a withdrawal from my account. I am proud to say, I received a check from Upromise last week, and I’ve now deposited that check into my savings account. I have been using Upromise to earn reward dollars for more than five years. Instead of investing…
Debit Card Rewards, Limits, Holds
I recently asked a representative from Visa’s debit card division (site sponsor) several questions about my favorite alternative to the credit card – the debit card. Here’s what the representative stated about debit card rewards programs, transaction limits, and debit card holds. Are there rewards programs for using debit cards? About 85 percent of U.S. households participate in at least…