Who on these forums is like Me?

[wacdenney]

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@Brusilov wrote:

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@wacdenney wrote:

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@JoshNurse wrote:
Credit addict.. You said you got the aarp at age 33. Is this I type of card I should get before hitting that age?

Please send a link to the card.

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You do not have to be an AARP member to get the card.  It earns 3% on gas and dining and 1% on everything else uncapped with a $20 redemption threshold.  I believe the signup bonus is $100 back after $500 spend in the first three months.  There is also a travel version of the card I believe with a different rewards structure, but I've never seen anyone who actually had the travel version.

When you apply just leave the field for AARP member number blank.

http://www.aarpcreditcard.com/Default

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I think the AARP card is maybe one of the few (only) cards that I would feel somewhat awkward handing to someone.

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Yes, it is something to be aware of.  I am 42 so I'm not that far out of the age range, but I still feel odd about it sometimes.  Last night we ate at Wild Wing Cafe and the cute little watress did a double take when I handed it to her.  I did feel a little awkward there for a second, but the 3% cash back tends to make it feel better pretty quick.

[pipeguy]

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@JoshNurse wrote:
I could give a rats butt cheeks about rewards...I just want to use my cool cards at restaurants and when I'm shopping

Gives me a feeling of fico score success. I am at 773 today

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I couldn't give a rats butt cheek about image over substance.

3.2.1 >>  another one for SmorgasBoard 

[wacdenney]

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@pipeguy wrote:

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@JoshNurse wrote:
I could give a rats butt cheeks about rewards...I just want to use my cool cards at restaurants and when I'm shopping

Gives me a feeling of fico score success. I am at 773 today

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I couldn't give a rats butt cheek about image over substance.

3.2.1 >>  another one for SmorgasBoard 

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We are actually discussing the rewards structure on the Chase AARP card ATM.  These are the types of threads that build a sense of community and encourage further relevant conversation.  Banishing threads to the smorg to never be seen again isn't doing anyone any favors.  IMO

[MoreRewards]

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@wacdenney wrote:

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@MoreRewards wrote:

Nope not like that. If its not a rewards I'm not interested. I am happy with my scores too but rewards are important when making purchases.

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I can't go this extreme either.  I do carry other cards that serve other purposes besides rewards.  My CSP for example is to facilitate the transfer of UR points earned at 5% on Freedom to my Marriott account.  I also have 2 BT cards that I never closed after the BTs were paid off.  Then there's my CU cards with super low APRs that I use to park short term balances on.

I do have elements to my strategy that go beyond rewards, but rewards does remain my primary focus.

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I also have CSP it is a rewards card and can also use Freedom points as you mentioned. 

I havent closed any of my non reqards cards but I dont use them since I have rewards cards I can use instead.

[Anonymous]

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@wacdenney wrote:

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@Brusilov wrote:

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I think the AARP card is maybe one of the few (only) cards that I would feel somewhat awkward handing to someone.

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Yes, it is something to be aware of.  I am 42 so I'm not that far out of the age range, but I still feel odd about it sometimes.  Last night we ate at Wild Wing Cafe and the cute little watress did a double take when I handed it to her.  I did feel a little awkward there for a second, but the 3% cash back tends to make it feel better pretty quick.

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oh the fun i would have if I had this card. I'd be like "oh, you know what they say about asians, we don't look our age until we hit 60s, then we shrivel up like dried up grape, I'm just kidding. all the work done by Dr.Dorfman in Beverly Hills"

[joedtx]

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@Anonymous wrote:
Not me.

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+1 

[Anonymous]

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@wacdenney wrote:

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@Brusilov wrote:

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@wacdenney wrote:

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@JoshNurse wrote:
Credit addict.. You said you got the aarp at age 33. Is this I type of card I should get before hitting that age?

Please send a link to the card.

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You do not have to be an AARP member to get the card.  It earns 3% on gas and dining and 1% on everything else uncapped with a $20 redemption threshold.  I believe the signup bonus is $100 back after $500 spend in the first three months.  There is also a travel version of the card I believe with a different rewards structure, but I've never seen anyone who actually had the travel version.

When you apply just leave the field for AARP member number blank.

http://www.aarpcreditcard.com/Default

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I think the AARP card is maybe one of the few (only) cards that I would feel somewhat awkward handing to someone.

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Yes, it is something to be aware of.  I am 42 so I'm not that far out of the age range, but I still feel odd about it sometimes.  Last night we ate at Wild Wing Cafe and the cute little watress did a double take when I handed it to her.  I did feel a little awkward there for a second, but the 3% cash back tends to make it feel better pretty quick.

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I think I might have to amend what I said earlier. Generally, I don't care about what people think when I use a credit card, but I am not so sure about an AARP credit card. 

[pipeguy]

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@wacdenney wrote:

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@pipeguy wrote:

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@JoshNurse wrote:
I could give a rats butt cheeks about rewards...I just want to use my cool cards at restaurants and when I'm shopping

Gives me a feeling of fico score success. I am at 773 today

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I couldn't give a rats butt cheek about image over substance.

3.2.1 >>  another one for SmorgasBoard 

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We are actually discussing the rewards structure on the Chase AARP card ATM.  These are the types of threads that build a sense of community and encourage further relevant conversation.  Banishing threads to the smorg to never be seen again isn't doing anyone any favors.  IMO

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Yeah I know, NOW the subject has changed, but I was replying on the original post which has little to do with the current thread subject..... just ignore me.

[joedtx]

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@Brusilov wrote:

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@wacdenney wrote:

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@JoshNurse wrote:
Credit addict.. You said you got the aarp at age 33. Is this I type of card I should get before hitting that age?

Please send a link to the card.

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You do not have to be an AARP member to get the card.  It earns 3% on gas and dining and 1% on everything else uncapped with a $20 redemption threshold.  I believe the signup bonus is $100 back after $500 spend in the first three months.  There is also a travel version of the card I believe with a different rewards structure, but I've never seen anyone who actually had the travel version.

When you apply just leave the field for AARP member number blank.

http://www.aarpcreditcard.com/Default

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I think the AARP card is maybe one of the few (only) cards that I would feel somewhat awkward handing to someone.

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Why????? That is a fantastic card plus it looks good as well. 

Come on let's face facts if there was a CC out there that offered AMAZING perks like 7% on everything and was called the Prostate Card you guys WOULD NOT care what it looks like or what it is called......It would simply be everyone chiming in saying "I love my prostate", 'Never leave home without my prostate' , 'My Prostate is alway my go to for everything', "Cashiers always compliment me on my Prostate' , 'My Prostate is very generous' , well you get the picture.

[MoreRewards]

Omg Rotflmao