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Author Topic: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!  (Read 1738671 times)

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7680 on: January 16, 2017, 02:44:41 PM »
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7681 on: January 16, 2017, 06:16:38 PM »
I'm new to DDF, Can someone help me with this question?

What's the difference between a Chase Freedom and Chase Freedom Unlimited credit card?

I have Chase Freedom Unlimited and I cant apply the 5 points per dollar quarterly bonuses.


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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7682 on: January 16, 2017, 06:20:29 PM »
I'm new to DDF, Can someone help me with this question?

What's the difference between a Chase Freedom and Chase Freedom Unlimited credit card?

I have Chase Freedom Unlimited and I cant apply the 5 points per dollar quarterly bonuses.
welcome! freedom unlimited give you 1.5 points everywhere vs. freedom gives you 1 point generally and 5 points in specific categories during quarterly bonus.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7683 on: January 16, 2017, 06:21:37 PM »
I'm new to DDF, Can someone help me with this question?

What's the difference between a Chase Freedom and Chase Freedom Unlimited credit card?

I have Chase Freedom Unlimited and I cant apply the 5 points per dollar quarterly bonuses.
thats the difference the freedom has rotating 5 point categories and the FU has unlimited 1.5 points per dollar on everything

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7684 on: January 16, 2017, 06:30:21 PM »
thats the difference the freedom has rotating 5 point categories and the FU has unlimited 1.5 points per dollar on everything

Which one is more worthwhile for day to day spending?

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7685 on: January 16, 2017, 06:34:02 PM »
Which one is more worthwhile for day to day spending?
Really depends on your spending habits. Think about it like this, on the regular freedom you will lose the .5 points per $, but if you will be spending in the x5 categories throughout the year it may be worth it. Also the 5x points is limited...add it up to see what works best for you
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7686 on: January 16, 2017, 06:37:06 PM »
You can always get both, and just use the regular freedom when/where it gets you 5x points.
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« Reply #7687 on: January 16, 2017, 06:39:10 PM »

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7688 on: January 16, 2017, 06:40:38 PM »
Really depends on your spending habits. Think about it like this, on the regular freedom you will lose the .5 points per $, but if you will be spending in the x5 categories throughout the year it may be worth it. Also the 5x points is limited...add it up to see what works best for you

1. Is it better to leave a credit card open and then to open an additional credit card, or is it better to close the credit card?

2. How do I transfer my points from one Chase card to the other, or do the points stay on my chase account?


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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7689 on: January 16, 2017, 06:42:20 PM »
1. Is it better to leave a credit card open and then to open an additional credit card, or is it better to close the credit card?

2. How do I transfer my points from one Chase card to the other, or do the points stay on my chase account?
1. If it's your first card you may not want to close it cuz length of credit can make a difference.
2. You cannot transfer from one chase to another chase card unless it's with the Ink or Sapphire Reserve cards.

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7690 on: January 16, 2017, 06:43:25 PM »
1. If it's your first card you may not want to close it cuz length of credit can make a difference.
2. You cannot transfer from one chase to another chase card unless it's with the Ink or Sapphire Reserve cards.
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7691 on: January 16, 2017, 06:45:02 PM »
Huh?
CMIIW but I believe hes referring to a transfer from freedom points to UR, in which case he meant Ink, or either Sapphire card 
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7692 on: January 16, 2017, 06:45:53 PM »
CMIIW but I believe hes referring to a transfer from freedom points to UR, in which case he meant Ink, or either Sapphire card
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7693 on: January 16, 2017, 06:46:10 PM »
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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7694 on: January 19, 2017, 01:54:47 AM »
If I book a flight+hotel package through a travel website (orbitz, priceline, etc), can I cancel the hotel and end up with a cheaper flight than simply booking the flight?

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Re: Questions and Help for BEGINNERS!
« Reply #7695 on: January 19, 2017, 05:32:05 AM »
If I book a flight+hotel package through a travel website (orbitz, priceline, etc), can I cancel the hotel and end up with a cheaper flight than simply booking the flight?
if you booked a refundable hotel room you can otherwise you cannot.

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« Reply #7696 on: January 19, 2017, 12:34:39 PM »
Not sure where to post this so i'm putting here.

Any reason why I don't have an option for an avatar? I only see the attached in my settings with no other option
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« Reply #7697 on: January 19, 2017, 12:45:12 PM »
Not sure where to post this so i'm putting here.

Any reason why I don't have an option for an avatar? I only see the attached in my settings with no other option
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« Reply #7698 on: January 19, 2017, 12:48:41 PM »
You need 250 posts

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