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Title: The choking stench of burnt money
Post by: Cali on March 24, 2018, 05:48:04 PM

My car died last month. It was wonderful and I miss it but it has since been replaced. The day it got towed I ended up having to rent a car for the day because it was too last minute to sort rides, etc. 

Imagine my delight when I go to cancel AAA and discover my membership would have covered a free one day rental car.

*sigh*

Anyone else have examples of missed money-saving opportunities like this?

Title: Re: The choking stench of burnt money
Post by: gooki on March 25, 2018, 01:16:20 AM

I cancelled my visa platinum earlier this year, then two month later we booked a family holiday in Europe. Now travel insurance will cost $200, when it would have been free if I’d booked the flights on my platinum card.

Title: Re: The choking stench of burnt money
Post by: PBandJelli on March 25, 2018, 08:06:27 AM

Re Visa Platinum: which card did you have?  I often find myself berating myself for not buying travel insurance.  (I'm queen of planning at the exact moment of surprise hurricanes and snowstorms.)

Title: Re: The choking stench of burnt money
Post by: gooki on March 26, 2018, 02:40:21 AM

Just the one offered by our local bank.

Title: Re: The choking stench of burnt money
Post by: TheAnonOne on March 27, 2018, 09:43:59 AM

Quote from: gooki on March 25, 2018, 01:16:20 AM

I cancelled my visa platinum earlier this year, then two month later we booked a family holiday in Europe. Now travel insurance will cost $200, when it would have been free if I’d booked the flights on my platinum card.

If it makes you feel any better, not buying travel insurance is an option...

Title: Re: The choking stench of burnt money
Post by: gooki on March 28, 2018, 04:59:57 AM

That did cross my mind.