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Old 07-01-2005, 09:59 PM
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Default Re: MBNA raises rate, no reason

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Originally Posted by jmjj215

Anyway, I was worried about what you mentioned above - not really feeling like there was a real "limit" to my spending. I've found it isn't true in my situation. Here's why:

I agree, here is how I handle it. I use my credit card to buy groceries, gasoline, and other monthly expenses. When I use my credit card, I subtract the amount of my charges from my checking account register in Microsoft Money. When I get the CC statement, I will download the statement into MS Money CC account, then delete the CC charges from my checking account. I then write the check from my checking account to my CC and boom no credit balance, but still get the rewards.

It takes a little discipline to remember to move the funds in MS Money, but it could be worth it in saving in the long run.
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