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alfreda89 ([personal profile] alfreda89) wrote2008-12-09 12:59 am

Over-efficient

Clearly, I'm too tired to rant. Chase Services just closed one of my credit cards with them -- the one I use for major conventions. I had not used it in two years, apparently, since sharing with other writers I'm often paying them instead of the hotel.

I kept that because I'd had it since 1980, and I thought that might count as something. The woman at Chase said the credit score people look at anything kept for 10 years or more, so it will, in theory, stay up.

Why couldn't they be efficient about something useful?

I was going to write the division, but may just blow it off and get a card somewhere else -- like an airline.

[identity profile] random-stabs.livejournal.com 2008-12-11 02:45 pm (UTC)(link)
I always use Amex for travel. Since there is no pre-set spending limit, the hotel charges never interfere with buying meals or other purchases. Having to pay things off at the end of the month also helps with financial discipline.

Plus, every dollar I spend gives me a frequent flyer mile I can use with the airline of my choice.

[identity profile] alfreda89.livejournal.com 2008-12-11 04:53 pm (UTC)(link)
When I am traveling again for business, I just might do that. I dropped AEX because it was not being used enough to justify the expense up front, but they also have an AEX at Costco. I didn't k now I could get any airline miles. Now, that appeals!