Yes, I Am Cheap - Comments

Cheapskate Sandy: September 1 Check In

nospam@example.com (Cheapskate Sandy) — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:51:25 -0700

Victoria,

You're right the 0% usually applies to just the balance transfer, but for this card I got a $50 credit on the card once I spent $50 (so it was basically free money) AND they offered 0% interest on purchases through December. So I have some time to pay off that balance before interest begins to accrue. Good catch!

Victoria: September 1 Check In

nospam@example.com (Victoria) — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:49:19 -0700

Do 0% credit cards work differently over there to over here? Here if you buy anything on the card, that charge does not get the 0%. Only the balance transfer gets it. And any payments you make come of the balance transfer (0%) first while the new amounts continue to accrue interest at whatever the default rate is.

Cheapskate Sandy: Filling My Bucket List

nospam@example.com (Cheapskate Sandy) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:47:47 -0700

No, you can cook it, I will just eat it!

deal loving mommy: Filling My Bucket List

nospam@example.com (deal loving mommy) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:19:20 -0700

Hey, I can help you with #13.

deal loving mommy: Quick Update

nospam@example.com (deal loving mommy) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:12:17 -0700

That's great! This ending reassures that NYC isn't that bad at all.

Donna Freedman: Quick Update

nospam@example.com (Donna Freedman) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:06:59 -0700

Yay! I love happy endings. Also love learning that there are still honest people in the world.

Cheapskate Sandy: I Lost My Purse

nospam@example.com (Cheapskate Sandy) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:43:07 -0700

Good idea. I did just get the wallet back with EVERYTHING, so from your lips to God's ears...

Cheapskate Sandy: Filling My Bucket List

nospam@example.com (Cheapskate Sandy) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:41:58 -0700

We all have to "kick the bucket" some time.

Julia: Filling My Bucket List

nospam@example.com (Julia) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:11:00 -0700

I finally realized based on your post why they call it a bucket list. Thanks for the "aha" moment!

The Saved Quarter: I Lost My Purse

nospam@example.com (The Saved Quarter) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:27:52 -0700

After I lost my purse a few years ago and replaced all the stuff, I photocopied everything in my wallet, front and back. That way, if I ever lose it again, I have the numbers handy to call and cancel.

Another thing to add is contacting the credit bureaus and letting them know about potential fraud. They will not let new accounts be opened without first contacting you, so the person with your info would have a harder time doing much with your identity.

Sorry you lost your purse! It is such a crappy feeling to know your personal information is floating out there.

Maybe the person with your stuff will be like the person who found my purse and send back the contents of your wallet. They didn't send back all the rest of the stuff from my purse, but the photos in my wallet and cards were nice to have back in my possession.