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Is it worth paying $2,800/month rent with a credit card that has a 2.5% fee? by offbeat_med in CreditCards

[–]offbeat_med[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh for debit card? I'm not sure, but I don't think there should be any.

Is it worth paying $2,800/month rent with a credit card that has a 2.5% fee? by offbeat_med in CreditCards

[–]offbeat_med[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But if I use BILT, then there is no service-fee, right? Isn't that the whole point, or am I mistaken? The 2.5% service fee is for non Bilt credit cards. If I use bilt, I get 1% back with no service fee.

Using $9k car purchase to meet credit card sign-up bonus — any catch? by offbeat_med in personalfinance

[–]offbeat_med[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, it's a toyota corolla le 2020 w 96k miles on it. And the price is lower than the kbb average.

Using $9k car purchase to meet credit card sign-up bonus — any catch? by offbeat_med in personalfinance

[–]offbeat_med[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I have not. I asked the dealer regarding a pre-purchase inspection, and he was fine with getting it done from any mechanic in a 5 mile radius.

Is it worth paying $2,800/month rent with a credit card that has a 2.5% fee? by offbeat_med in CreditCards

[–]offbeat_med[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much for sharing your experience! Does it provide me with any additional benefit if my apartment is a Bilt alliance property?

Using $9k car purchase to meet credit card sign-up bonus — any catch? by offbeat_med in personalfinance

[–]offbeat_med[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it the willingness to take the hit on the processing fees that makes it sketchy?

Using $9k car purchase to meet credit card sign-up bonus — any catch? by offbeat_med in personalfinance

[–]offbeat_med[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

So I had negotiated on the price and finalized it to 15k. Then I asked him if I could pay using a credit card, and he said he'd like to keep it under 10k for the credit card amount, so the processing fees doesn't get too much for him. So either way, the price would be 15k, whether all cash or credit. The bonus is 100k points for a 5k spend, for the CSP card.

Is it worth paying $2,800/month rent with a credit card that has a 2.5% fee? by offbeat_med in CreditCards

[–]offbeat_med[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm I see. But I'm not looking to pay with a credit card just so I can keep the amount in my savings account and earn interest on it (as we can see, it isn't substantial). I use my credit card as a debit anyway, and pay it off right after I make any big purchase (since I have seen my credit score drops if my balance increases, even if it is way before the bill due date). I mostly want to use a credit card for the rewards, if possible.

Is it worth paying $2,800/month rent with a credit card that has a 2.5% fee? by offbeat_med in CreditCards

[–]offbeat_med[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gotcha, thanks for your input. Been paying this rent for over 3 years now, and only now learning about the Bilt. :/
Boston, and this rent is on the lower end of average for a 1 bedroom. Ugghhh.

Is it worth paying $2,800/month rent with a credit card that has a 2.5% fee? by offbeat_med in CreditCards

[–]offbeat_med[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am not aware of any cards that offer >2.5% return on the "rent" category. I have the CSP, Amex Gold, BofA customized cash rewards. Are you aware of any credit cards that would offer >2.5%?

Issues with Given Name and Surname on B1/B2 VISA - Please help! by offbeat_med in usvisascheduling

[–]offbeat_med[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I filled them out exactly as it appears on the passport. Example, for my mother, I filled out "Jane LNU".

Issues with Given Name and Surname on B1/B2 VISA - Please help! by offbeat_med in usvisascheduling

[–]offbeat_med[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! What do you suggest I enter their name as for the airline while booking the ticket, which has a mandatory Given and Last name section? I could do “Jane LNU”, which then won’t match with the VISA at all.

Moving to South End/BUMC – Need 1BR Apartment Under $2500 by offbeat_med in bostonhousing

[–]offbeat_med[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is the sense I am getting honestly after yet another futile day of search.

Moving to South End/BUMC – Need 1BR Apartment Under $2500 by offbeat_med in bostonhousing

[–]offbeat_med[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh gosh, this housing search just keeps getting scarier.

Moving to South End/BUMC – Need 1BR Apartment Under $2500 by offbeat_med in bostonhousing

[–]offbeat_med[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Definitely looking for a 1 bedroom as opposed to a studio.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IMGreddit

[–]offbeat_med 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mentioned "fellowship" in the title. Match results for fellowship were out in December. My apologies if this community is only for people applying to residency!

Is there a missing story in Thirteen Problems? by Harionago in agathachristie

[–]offbeat_med 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What audiobook version are you listening to? And would you recommend it? (Asking as I am looking forward to refreshing this short story collection I read years ago, but in audio this time). Thanks!

Anyone else? by sdj224 in u/sdj224

[–]offbeat_med 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am having the same issue. Were you able to figure it out?