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Old 02-27-2012, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by kathy and al View Post
By using your credit cards judiciously you can maximize your money management by using a card that has just had the month's close date pass thus giving you a solid month before the next billing occurs. Then add the approx. 3 weeks allowed to pay the statement and low and behold you can get the credit card company to fund your purchase/purchases for a total of 7 weeks. Paying cash----a big no-no. Just my opinion.
Yes, keeping that money you get that great rate of .5% on your savings!