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Old 01-17-2007, 12:50 PM
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Default Re: What Have You Bought That Saves You Money?

Not exactly a purchase, but I'll say my Marriott Visa credit card. I have the premier card that has a $65 annual fee. However, every year on my account anniversary, I get a voucher good for one free night at up to a category 5 Marriott hotel. A category 5 can be up to $300/night. So for $65 my wife and I can do a luxury weekend get-away. Of course, the card also allows me to earn points toward free travel. Right now, we've got over 90,000 points saved up. Four years ago, we got 5 free nights in Boston. Two years ago, we got 4 free nights in San Francisco. This summer, we're planning to do 7 free nights, just not sure where yet.
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