http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mew00va0Gi0

WHATS IN YOUR WALLET?

I don't know how any of this is "secret". It's pretty simple. The credit card companies make a lot of money. They will do everything in their power to continue to make a lot of money. Either play by their rules (which most people will) or don't use them.

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2009 ML320 Bluetec
1985 300CD
1981 300TD

Past Mercedes
1979 300TD
1982 300TD
2000 E320 4Matic Wagon
1998 E430
1984 300SD
1980 300SD

I cut all my CC several years ago. Now I have only one (just in case) with a limit of $3K, that's it. I use the card once or twice a month just to keep it active and I pay in full at the end of the month. I sleep much better this way.

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"If women are so bloody perfect at multitasking how come they can't have a headache and sex at the same time?"
Billy Connolly

Did you know that CC companies call people like yourself and I DEADBEATS because we pay our balance in full every month?

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For the Saved, this world is the worst it will ever get.
For the unSaved, this world is the best it will ever get.

Clk's Ebay Stuff BUY SOMETHING NOW!!!

They could call me whatever they want. I still use their money for free, not to mention all the free miles flying back to Europe every year
If they are not happy I would give them the card back.
My Dad (RIP) used to say: "If you can't pay cash, you don't deserve it"
I don't own a single dime to anyone, everything I own is paid for.

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"If women are so bloody perfect at multitasking how come they can't have a headache and sex at the same time?"
Billy Connolly

Same here, and same philosophy. Many times I've given thanks for inheriting my paternal grandmother's Scottish thrift.

http://www.scotclans.com/scottish_clans/clan_abernethy/

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Just say "NO" to Ethanol - Drive Diesel

Mitchell Oates
Mooresville, NC
'87 300D 212K miles
'87 300D 151K miles - R.I.P. 12/08
'05 Jeep Liberty CRD 67K miles
Grumpy Old Diesel Owners Club

I am another CC DEADBEAT.
we put everything on the card ~ $3k to $5k a month. $25k limit.
Always pay on or before the due date.
Only ever missed it once ~ never got the bill & it cost about $20 in fees.
Loyalty/frequent flyer points are handy.
The CC we use is through a bank that we dont have any other account with. They cant play games with other accounts.

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Grumpy Old Diesel Owners Club group

I no longer question authority, I annoy authority. More effect, less effort....

1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket.
1980 300D now parts car 800k miles
1984 300D 500k miles
1987 250td 160k miles English import
2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles
1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo.
1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion.
Other toys ~J.D.,Cat & GM ~ mainly earth moving

Yes, the LIVEBEATS are the ones who go into bankruptcy.

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Invest in America: Buy a Congressman!

1950 170SD
1951 Citroen 11BN
1953 Citroen 11BNF limo
1953 220a project
1959 180D
1960 190D
1960 Borgward Isabella TS 2dr
1983 240D daily driver
1983 380SL
1990 350SDL daily driver alt
3 x Citroen DS21M, down from 5
3 x Citroen 2CV, down from 6

CC Companies also set the "tone" for the new way of doing business. Hidden Charges, Fees, Late Payments. Look at Cell Phone Company, Cable, Airlines. Everyone has a gimmick now. All about trying to get one over on you. This is what we have become.

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15 VW Passat TDI
00 E420
98 E300 DT
97 E420 Donor Car - NEED PARTS? PM ME!
97 S500
97 E300D
86 Holden Jackaroo Turbo D
86 300SDL
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Absolutely. A quoted price is basically BS. The additional fees added after the fact make the real cost much higher.

Checkout a car rental price lately? You'll pass out when you see the final bill..........close to 50% above the daily rate.

I recently rented a car via a "package" through Expedia. I had to prepay for the flight and car rental. I didn't get charged a dime more for the car rental. They tried to sell me insurance and such but I declined it.

I'm sure you are correct with their "advertised" price via their company but I was pleased with renting through Expedia. I will definitely do it again.

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2009 ML320 Bluetec
1985 300CD
1981 300TD

Past Mercedes
1979 300TD
1982 300TD
2000 E320 4Matic Wagon
1998 E430
1984 300SD
1980 300SD

Try pricing just a flight via Expedia, then price the same flight with a room and car, even for just one night/day. Most times, the bundled trip is cheaper than the flight alone.

The trip wasn't cheaper than the flight alone but the hotel and car rental were a small fraction of what they would be alone.

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2009 ML320 Bluetec
1985 300CD
1981 300TD

Past Mercedes
1979 300TD
1982 300TD
2000 E320 4Matic Wagon
1998 E430
1984 300SD
1980 300SD

I'm reading the receipt for my last two corporate rate rentals:

3/15/12 Portland OR: Enterprise Mazda 3 $34 daily rate, with tax and fees $37.61 - pretty reasonable

3/16/12 Seattle, WA: Hertz Toyota Camry $14.98 daily rate, with tax and fees $28.00 - nearly 100% in fees ($8.90) and taxes ($4.12)

Those are excellent. Normally, my airport surcharges are at least 40% of the bill for vehicles picked up and dropped off there.