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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 2:06 pm
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CEMoore
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
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Advice requested: What's in my wallet

Hi FlyerTalk:

I wanted to know if any of you have any tips for me. I am newly affluent (within the past two years) due to the sale of a construction business I began 20 years ago. I do not live what I would call a very materialistic lifestyle but enjoy meals and traveling. I've been considering switching to a more active wealth manager, but I wanted to know what you as a community thought of my credit card selection.

In my wallet right now, I have:

BankAmericard Privileges with Cash Rewards
I use this card for gas and groceries. The cash back is not overwhelming (maybe $500 at the end of the year) but psychologically I like to know I am not throwing away money.

USAA Cash Rewards World MasterCard
I am a veteran and have my auto and home insurance through USAA, therefore use this for costs involving home improvement and vehicle maintenance. I also use it for medical costs. Again, the cash rewards isn't much but I enjoy the satisfaction.

American Express Platinum Card
I use this card for everything else: dining, travel, gifts, club memberships, you name it. I enjoy the travel benefits and purchase/warranty benefits it provides.

As you can see: I have a Visa, a MasterCard, and an American Express so I am never without a card. I also have a Bank of America Visa debit card and a USAA MasterCard debit card which I use for small purchases such as fast food.

My question for all of you is this: Do I have a good selection for cards and am I using them for the right reasons? How could I improve?

I would be very grateful for any comments.

Thank you very much.
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