livendive 8 #1 November 11, 2005 So just curiousity here, I'm wondering what is the average credit card debt of skydivers? (Just pick whichever one is closest) Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #2 November 11, 2005 $1213.12 on two cards at the moment. Should be paid off in three months._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #3 November 11, 2005 Medium, because I charged my rig and AFF. otherwise it would be zero. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireflytx 0 #4 November 11, 2005 I just paid off my credit card of having credit card debt for 10 years. I don't use it really anymore and if I do I just pay it at the end of the month. BEING DEBT FREE KICKS SO MUCH ASS!!!!"Well behaved women rarely make history" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #5 November 11, 2005 I've got a little bit, about one week's pay, but I don't worry about it because it's at 0% interest and I can pay it off out of savings once it starts earning interest. I'd kind of like to get one of those credit cards that earns frequent flier miles and use it in place of my debit card and then pay it off every month. Anyone know which companies do the mileage promo's? Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #6 November 11, 2005 QuoteI've got a little bit, about one week's pay, but I don't worry about it because it's at 0% interest and I can pay it off out of savings once it starts earning interest. I'd kind of like to get one of those credit cards that earns frequent flier miles and use it in place of my debit card and then pay it off every month. Anyone know which companies do the mileage promo's? Blues, I have a rapid rewards VISA that i use for all my business purchases. During the summers i get a round trip ticket a month. Dave Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #7 November 11, 2005 QuoteI've got a little bit, about one week's pay, but I don't worry about it because it's at 0% interest and I can pay it off out of savings once it starts earning interest. I'd kind of like to get one of those credit cards that earns frequent flier miles and use it in place of my debit card and then pay it off every month. Anyone know which companies do the mileage promo's? Blues, Dave Depends. Do you want to pick one airline and max out? Then pick whatever card has a deal with your airline of choice. I think it's Capital One that I've heard has a pretty good plan for earning miles that you can apply to any airline."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #8 November 11, 2005 500.00 or so is all...I will have it paid off within the year. Only reason I have it is cause of medical bills. I consider it skydiving money cause I accrued the debt while skydiving... is that the same? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #9 November 11, 2005 Well I'm going to Thailand for WT, you can guess if I have a little bit of debt I'm going to have to pay offMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anvilbrother 0 #10 November 11, 2005 Where is the several year button? Postes r made from an iPad or iPhone. Spelling and gramhair mistakes guaranteed move along, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #11 November 11, 2005 Quote Where is the several year button? Yeah, he also forgot the "don't know but I'm sure the c/c companies will tell me as soon as they find me again" option. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #12 November 12, 2005 My debt is quite low. $250 is it. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #13 November 12, 2005 QuoteI've got a little bit, about one week's pay, but I don't worry about it because it's at 0% interest and I can pay it off out of savings once it starts earning interest. I'd kind of like to get one of those credit cards that earns frequent flier miles and use it in place of my debit card and then pay it off every month. Anyone know which companies do the mileage promo's? The alternative are the straight cash ones. Citibank's Dividend one pays 1% (5% on gas and groceries), up to $300 a year. That's a 14cent/gallon rebate on gas. I've given up on the rewards programs that offer a potential value, be it in gift certs and airplane vouchers. Seems like too much more work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #14 November 12, 2005 QuoteQuoteI've got a little bit, about one week's pay, but I don't worry about it because it's at 0% interest and I can pay it off out of savings once it starts earning interest. I'd kind of like to get one of those credit cards that earns frequent flier miles and use it in place of my debit card and then pay it off every month. Anyone know which companies do the mileage promo's? The alternative are the straight cash ones. Citibank's Dividend one pays 1% (5% on gas and groceries), up to $300 a year. That's a 14cent/gallon rebate on gas. I've given up on the rewards programs that offer a potential value, be it in gift certs and airplane vouchers. Seems like too much more work. I really should cash out my miles on my current card and get that one. That way I'll still end up getting at least SOMETHING back. At the moment though, I have a RT US ticket to use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #15 November 12, 2005 I'm a CASH money kinda guy. If I can't pay cash I don't buy it. I have A credit card that I use only when some place makes me. IE Car rental that wants to charge you an extra fee for using debit cards. Now mortgages are a differen't story. I currently owe about almost 2 1/2 years salary on real estate. SO in 3 to 4 years I hope to be debt free on that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #16 November 12, 2005 None, I paid it off last month! I won't skydive on credit, but I'm sure I'll have some debt next month after my boyfriend's and daughter's birthdays and Christmas. Well, that month of being debt free was fun while it lasted! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #17 November 12, 2005 I used to pay strictly by cash. Then I had a quarter-life crisis, took out a couple credit cards, quit working, and went on a three month bender maxing everything out and having the time of my life. Now I get to dodge a few phone calls a day from collectors.This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbain 0 #18 November 12, 2005 QuoteQuote Where is the several year button? Yeah, he also forgot the "don't know but I'm sure the c/c companies will tell me as soon as they find me again" option. Yup, been there done that. They found me. Down to about $14,000 from $24,000. 2-3 more years to go. They don't give me credit cards anymore. Christina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pilotman 0 #19 November 12, 2005 Just under $75,000 now although most of it is a bank loan debt, not credit card. Decided after 2 years of college to get my helicopter licence. I don't regret it but payments are quite high Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #20 November 12, 2005 Was at $0 but just got a house so the initial things all went on one while I prep it for moving into. It'll be paid off in about 2 months. I've got an AA miles card that has earned me 2 tickets this year for their AASaver thing but after spring I'm looking to swap it for a card that has better rewards. I use it 90% of the time for company travel... any suggestions?Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReBirth 0 #21 November 12, 2005 Take note of the trend. You are almost equally likely to have enormous debt as no debt. Once you have any revolving debt, the curve goes up trending toward more and more debt. Anyone carrying some debt and thinking it's ok...It can start snowballing and get away from you. I know. It's best to go cold turkey and just stop borrowing, only buy what you can afford in cash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #22 November 13, 2005 I spent quite a few years being really irresponsible with credit cards. I carried a huge debt at one time. My credit score is good because I always paid on time and never defaulted. This past year I zero'd it all out and cancelled many accounts. I now use my debit card for almost everything. I do have 1 Master Card that I carry, but it gets paid off immediately. As someone else said, "Being debt free kicks ass!" _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #23 November 13, 2005 We've got one airline card that everything goes on, including many of our monthly bills. The card is then paid off automatically, in full, every month. Makes for worry free bill management. I don't even have to pull out the checkbook and stamps anymore,or even remember to. I can spend that time skydiving. It's nice to get the occasional airline ticket for free, too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #24 November 13, 2005 I have an "enormous amount of debt", but no credit cards. All of my irresponsible spending (well, the spending that contributed to that debt) was done in college. I've since cancelled every card I had and am strictly paying them off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diezel 0 #25 November 13, 2005 QuoteWe've got one airline card that everything goes on, including many of our monthly bills. Don't you have to pay cash advance fees for those bills you pay off you credit card even if you pay your full balance every month? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
