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Old May 5, 2010 | 9:43 am
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drhoenikker
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: NY
Programs: AA PLT 2M, ANA Bronze, KrisFlyer Silver, Starwood Platinum, Hyatt Platinum, Marriott Gold
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Thank you, josephstern and magicspot!

Originally Posted by magicspot
i have significant deposits at bank direct and called to ask about mile caps.

they allow 2 accounts per person with no mileage cap. ive earned more than 100k AA as well.

for me i leave money there to be liquid... money i need to have in cash. i had 2% 1 yr citi CDs but prefer to earn the miles instead. 2% post tax is about 1.4% cash. id rather buy my miles at 1.4 cents.

once i have lifetime AA though i may move it out of bankdirect.
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