It's that time again. Time to look back and review the spending for the year. This entry covers our credit card usage for 2008.
Marriott Visa: $31,652.26
AOL Visa: $5,831.72
Discover: $3,265.06
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Total: $40,748.04
That's just about $300 more than 2007 which isn't bad at all considering we had the Bat Mitzvah this year and spent a lot of money on that. The only major expense that wasn't charged was the caterer.
As for rewards, we earned 35,287 Marriott points. That would get us 6 nights at about $90/night, so $540 in rewards.
From AOL and Discover, we earned cashback of $258.21.
We also got a free night certificate from Marriott Visa worth between $150 and $200.
That gives us total rewards earned for 2008 of $950-$1000.
As always, all bills were paid in full and on time, no interest charges or late fees. The Marriott card does have a $65 annual fee, but since we got rewards worth over $700, I think it is well worth the price.
2008 Credit Card Usage Totals
January 7th, 2009 at 12:24 am
January 7th, 2009 at 01:01 am 1231290109
Considering inflation and the Bat Mitzvah, you actually spent less than 2007.
January 7th, 2009 at 02:44 am 1231296288
January 7th, 2009 at 04:03 am 1231300991
January 7th, 2009 at 04:06 pm 1231344407
January 11th, 2009 at 05:36 am 1231652172
October 1st, 2011 at 07:40 pm 1317498011
Any suggestions?