Miles from Brokeage account
Aug 7, 2002 | 7:56 am
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Miles from Brokeage account
I am trying to compare the mileage earn opportunity from different brokeage firm, things like initial deposit and monthly recurring earning opportunity. For example, you can earn up to 25,000 NW or DL miles from E*Trade, but no monthly bonus, but TDWaterhouse offers that to AA miles. Do we have some literatures on-line to do this comparison or somebody care sharing some information? Thanks.
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Aug 7, 2002 | 1:01 pm
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Although there isn't a monthly bonus, Ameritrade also has something going on w/United...
http://www.ameritrade.com/united/#
[This message has been edited by travlr (edited 08-07-2002).]
http://www.ameritrade.com/united/#
[This message has been edited by travlr (edited 08-07-2002).]
Aug 7, 2002 | 2:17 pm
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Aug 8, 2002 | 8:32 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by flowerchild:
I'm moving stock between brokers to get as many Delta and American miles as I can. I won't be trading, so why not get something out of this lousy economy. </font>
I'm moving stock between brokers to get as many Delta and American miles as I can. I won't be trading, so why not get something out of this lousy economy. </font>
Aug 8, 2002 | 10:28 am
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I have had good experiences with TD Waterhouse. My sign-up miles posted quickly and I get quarterley bonuses. I was contacted by a live agent when I applied and I think that helps. If you have trouble getting your miles to post you have someone you can actually call.
Aug 8, 2002 | 12:24 pm
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I had good luck getting Ameritrade miles posted. I opened an account 2 weeks ago, and the miles posted at the beginning of this week.
Either 2 weeks is the typical turn-around time, or maybe I just happened to open an account before an end-of-month sweep.
Either 2 weeks is the typical turn-around time, or maybe I just happened to open an account before an end-of-month sweep.
Aug 8, 2002 | 1:03 pm
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I am currently trying to pull teeth to get my E*Trade miles. Etrade does allow you to write checks which is nice, but I prefer Ameritrade's system. I had accts at A. before they offered miles.
This guy has a thorough description of the alternatives.
http://home.earthlink.net/~pgary/TravelFrame.html
Keep in mind that you get little or no interest parking your money in a brokerage account. You can buy U.S. savings bonds with most credit cards and get 1-2% in cash rebate or miles, plus earn decent interest, although you have to keep them for several months. So make sure you factor in the lost interest.
This guy has a thorough description of the alternatives.
http://home.earthlink.net/~pgary/TravelFrame.html
Keep in mind that you get little or no interest parking your money in a brokerage account. You can buy U.S. savings bonds with most credit cards and get 1-2% in cash rebate or miles, plus earn decent interest, although you have to keep them for several months. So make sure you factor in the lost interest.
Aug 8, 2002 | 1:51 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by nerd:
I had good luck getting Ameritrade miles posted. I opened an account 2 weeks ago, and the miles posted at the beginning of this week.
Either 2 weeks is the typical turn-around time, or maybe I just happened to open an account before an end-of-month sweep.</font>
I had good luck getting Ameritrade miles posted. I opened an account 2 weeks ago, and the miles posted at the beginning of this week.
Either 2 weeks is the typical turn-around time, or maybe I just happened to open an account before an end-of-month sweep.</font>
I saw your post, so I checked my own DL account.
Account opened on 7/16, miles posted 8/01. What's weird is, they posted as "AT&T"...
Aug 8, 2002 | 3:05 pm
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When tfrng brokerage accts, and to avoid lost interest on cash, it would be best to tfr any other assets which might be held at the firm. Perhaps stocks, bonds, mutual funds. Quite often the receiving firm will reimburse you for any termination fees charged by first firm. Maybe arrange an individual plus a joint account. IRA account doesn't qualify. Have done this several times with same assets.
Aug 13, 2002 | 11:32 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by goodknight:
When tfrng brokerage accts, and to avoid lost interest on cash, it would be best to tfr any other assets which might be held at the firm. Perhaps stocks, bonds, mutual funds. Quite often the receiving firm will reimburse you for any termination fees charged by first firm. Maybe arrange an individual plus a joint account. IRA account doesn't qualify. Have done this several times with same assets.</font>
When tfrng brokerage accts, and to avoid lost interest on cash, it would be best to tfr any other assets which might be held at the firm. Perhaps stocks, bonds, mutual funds. Quite often the receiving firm will reimburse you for any termination fees charged by first firm. Maybe arrange an individual plus a joint account. IRA account doesn't qualify. Have done this several times with same assets.</font>
Aug 13, 2002 | 12:02 pm
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Aug 13, 2002 | 2:48 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by nerd:
I had good luck getting Ameritrade miles posted. I opened an account 2 weeks ago, and the miles posted at the beginning of this week.
Either 2 weeks is the typical turn-around time, or maybe I just happened to open an account before an end-of-month sweep.</font>
I had good luck getting Ameritrade miles posted. I opened an account 2 weeks ago, and the miles posted at the beginning of this week.
Either 2 weeks is the typical turn-around time, or maybe I just happened to open an account before an end-of-month sweep.</font>