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Old 01-30-2015, 10:58 PM   #298
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Originally Posted by Calgary14 View Post
The optimal combination of cards (for most) would be the scotiabank momentum visa infinite for gas/groceries (4%) and the capital one aspire for everything else (2%)

That depends... For the incremental 2% on gas groceries, lets assume:

Monthly groceries spend - 500 x 12 x 2% = $120
Monthly gas spend - $500 x 12 x 2% = 120

This is based on a family of 2-3. Is it worth carrying two cards for the extra $120 - I'd say no, but everyone's threshold is different.

EDIT - factor in the loss from only getting 1% (vs 2%) on the SB Momentum for "other" spending - it's a complete wash and possibly a decisive factor in why the Aspire is better.

That said, Capital One's customer service is brutal...

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