Originally Posted by biggestbopper
Personally, I wonder about the value of paying 2% extra in taxes just to get some miles. I guess a month or so of float is worth something, maybe, to be generous, 0.3%.
I try to maintain a rule to pay nothing extra to get miles.
Exactly my point. It might make sense up to a cetain level but does not justify extra K's for points/miles unless you have a super-specific reason/plan and now how to get to it quick. I am going with Pinniped's idea... load on 5k via SPG amex and cut a check for the rest... truely awesome how fast the Department of Treasury cashes checks...has anyone ever noticed?