tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4801338959407904455.post8183580442166777376..comments2024-02-26T09:19:52.535-05:00Comments on Adventures of Sam: Business TravelSamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18434037543456159718noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4801338959407904455.post-15301900836413988532011-03-27T14:03:00.123-04:002011-03-27T14:03:00.123-04:00@sclawgrl - I work for the federal government too ...@sclawgrl - I work for the federal government too and I have my reimbursement in my bank account 2 days after filing my expense report, which is generally every 2 weeks. You need to get those procedures in your department.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4801338959407904455.post-8556513489917684542011-03-26T21:54:38.268-04:002011-03-26T21:54:38.268-04:00I pay my ccard off in full every month (but I char...I pay my ccard off in full every month (but I charge EVERYTHING on it to earn airline points) so if and when I am ever late (misplaced the bill or something) I simply call them. Tell them I realize I am late but just mailed it today and that they can see by my history that I am always on time, and can they please remove the late fee charge and any incurred interest. I have always had them say yes. you should try that.Rene'https://www.blogger.com/profile/13382103216031739451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4801338959407904455.post-74308038915038476692011-03-26T14:07:28.631-04:002011-03-26T14:07:28.631-04:00Deposited $380 reimbursement check today, waiting ...Deposited $380 reimbursement check today, waiting for it to clear and then will pay off the most recent airfare.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18434037543456159718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4801338959407904455.post-3918731032208214632011-03-26T14:06:41.400-04:002011-03-26T14:06:41.400-04:00SC - that is another way to look at it. I'm t...SC - that is another way to look at it. I'm thinking about switching a regular bill to my credit card so that I have to pay a credit card bill each month. Hopefully that way I won't overlook it again.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18434037543456159718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4801338959407904455.post-2027042877134852172011-03-25T07:33:58.414-04:002011-03-25T07:33:58.414-04:00I agree it's a hassle, but the expense report ...I agree it's a hassle, but the expense report routine is a reality with most professional positions. I work for the federal govt, and it can take up to 45 days to get reimbursed. I pay everything on a no-fee, cash back rewards credit card, pay it off ASAP like I would if it were my own expenditure (even if the cash has to come from my emergency fund), and then use the expense reimbursement to replenish the funds. I like putting expenses on my card, because I get a cash back rate of 1.3%, and considering my float is usually 30 days or so, it's like getting an annualized 12% return on my mini-"loans" to my employer.sclawgrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04744410057032211072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4801338959407904455.post-46103712542718892882011-03-24T15:20:14.098-04:002011-03-24T15:20:14.098-04:00Dwight - Don't have the option of prepaid debi...Dwight - Don't have the option of prepaid debit card for work travel. <br /><br />I'll look into whether my credit card will send me an email when the due date approaches.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18434037543456159718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4801338959407904455.post-78002553937724379262011-03-24T08:55:20.410-04:002011-03-24T08:55:20.410-04:00I would consider asking your company if they would...I would consider asking your company if they would consider providing you with a prepaid debit card.<br /><br />I have found myself on the other side of the fence. I use my credit card too frequently and as a result I have taken advantage of free email & text message alerts from the credit card provider. My credit card company sends me an email if I have spent X during the month and a notice that my credit card bill is due in 10 days.Dwight Groveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10855324784842725677noreply@blogger.com