I just upgraded from the old version of Blue cash to the Preferred and looking for ideas on how to maximize my reward earnings.
Here's what I've already thought of:
Grocery- 6%: The limit on 6% is $6000/year, but last year I only spent about $3000 for a household of two. I will buy gift cards as much as possible from the grocery store.
Gas- 3%. I mainly use Safeway gas station. On the old card, I got 5% back on fuel, even though it's a supermarket gas station... so hopefully I will get the 3% back, but here's another idea: buy Safeway gift cards and then use them for gas.
Dept stores- 3%... don't buy much from the select stores, except Nordstrom and I have their VISA.
Plus I'd rather get the gift cards from the grocery to get 6% back.
Any other ideas?
Thanks,
Sally
Here's what I've already thought of:
Grocery- 6%: The limit on 6% is $6000/year, but last year I only spent about $3000 for a household of two. I will buy gift cards as much as possible from the grocery store.
Gas- 3%. I mainly use Safeway gas station. On the old card, I got 5% back on fuel, even though it's a supermarket gas station... so hopefully I will get the 3% back, but here's another idea: buy Safeway gift cards and then use them for gas.
Dept stores- 3%... don't buy much from the select stores, except Nordstrom and I have their VISA.
Plus I'd rather get the gift cards from the grocery to get 6% back.
Any other ideas?
Thanks,
Sally