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So I finally broke down and got a credit card. Being my first card, I have a ridiculously low credit line compared to everyone else my age. Regardless though, I wanted in on the cash back rewards. I ended up getting a Chase Freedom Visa, which gives me 3% back on my top 3 spending categories (out of an available 15 categories) and 1% back on everything else. Once I hit $200 in rewards annually, I get an extra $50. With the ball-busting price of gas, various bills, and my monthly spending habits, I’m pretty close to that mark.

Now I’m sure you’ve all seen the commercials a million times (especially if you watch football) and the damn Stones song is ingrained into your subconscious, but I actually used the wireless, contactless payment option on the card known as Blink, and was totally blown away by it. I bought some floss at CVS last night. After the employee rang up the item, I just held my card up to the usual touchscreen swiper for about a second, then I was done. The employee and I were both equally shocked. She at first had no idea how I paid for my floss, then told me that she had never seen anyone use it or even knew what it was for. I have to admit, aside from the annoying tv spots, it is a rad piece of technology and makes buying shit really easy and convenient. Also, judging by the employee’s reaction, Hanie believes it can also serve as an ice breaker/chick magnet.