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greenavocadoyesterday at 12:16 PM1 replyview on HN

> as long as you were mindful about using the discover card for qualifying purchases and the 2% card for everything else.

And that's the rub. Credit card companies know most people won't be too mindful most of the time about their spending habits.


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bluGillyesterday at 12:41 PM

There is one other rub - because I use my bank's card I get better interest rates. How does a .25-.5 % on my various loans and checking account compare to 2% on groceries - this is a complex question that it not easy to answer.