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pectacon

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Do you use cash much anymore?
« on: October 23, 2020, 01:45:57 pm »
I rarely have paper money on me anymore. I would rather pay with a card where I get some measly cash back. Do you keep cash on hand?
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Re: Do you use cash much anymore?
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2020, 01:54:58 pm »
No I always use my debit card now, much easier :)

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Re: Do you use cash much anymore?
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2020, 05:00:36 pm »
Nah...I stick to credit cards but the places that only accept cash are real pain in the a** because now I got to try to find some and every last bit of cash I have is in the bank.
"Let me ask you something. If the rule you followed brought you to this, of what use was the rule?"

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Re: Do you use cash much anymore?
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2020, 05:18:33 pm »
We use all cash for gas and groceries, date nights and some household products. Some bills are direct withdrawal and some, we write checks for.

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Re: Do you use cash much anymore?
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2020, 11:42:14 pm »
Yes I do.  I already have too much credit card debt as it is that I'm trying to pay down so I prefer using cash.  Occasionally I use my debit card as a credit card but I'd rather just use cash.

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Re: Do you use cash much anymore?
« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2020, 03:31:31 am »
We use all cash for gas and groceries, date nights and some household products. Some bills are direct withdrawal and some, we write checks for.

How do you use cash for gas?  I guess if you know how much you are putting in the tank.  We always just fill up so we don't know how much it will take. I did not think any place would still let you pay after you pump. I only write a couple of checks a year.

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Re: Do you use cash much anymore?
« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2020, 03:32:23 am »
Yes I do.  I already have too much credit card debt as it is that I'm trying to pay down so I prefer using cash.  Occasionally I use my debit card as a credit card but I'd rather just use cash.

You can use a credit card and not have cc debt. Just use the card and then pay the balance in full.  A lot of people do that to get the rewards for using the card.

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Re: Do you use cash much anymore?
« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2020, 06:13:49 am »
We use mostly debit card and occasionally a credit card.  I can’t remember when we paid with cash.  As far as writing checks, I think I probably write 2 or 3 a year.
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Re: Do you use cash much anymore?
« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2020, 06:32:29 am »
I still use cash for inexpensive items.

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Re: Do you use cash much anymore?
« Reply #9 on: October 24, 2020, 07:14:17 am »
I use cash.  Keeps me from spending to much.

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Re: Do you use cash much anymore?
« Reply #10 on: October 24, 2020, 07:15:54 am »
I carry a small amount of cash for inexpensive purchases, but I primarily use my debit card.  I have one cash-back credit card I use for online and larger purchases. Always pay the balance.

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Re: Do you use cash much anymore?
« Reply #11 on: October 24, 2020, 07:41:10 am »
No hardly ever - if I do it is to pay the man who mows for me occasionally or pressure washes.  I had some little bills the other day and paid for a inexpensive prescription which was just a little over 2$. 

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Re: Do you use cash much anymore?
« Reply #12 on: October 24, 2020, 08:04:19 am »

Rarely.  However, I do like to have a couple dollars on me - just in case  :D

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Re: Do you use cash much anymore?
« Reply #13 on: October 24, 2020, 08:11:32 am »
I rarely have paper money on me anymore. I would rather pay with a card where I get some measly cash back. Do you keep cash on hand?

I know a woman that uses cash for everything.  She gets her check cashed and pays for everything in cash.  If she can't pay in cash she pays with a money order.  She is terrified of being tracked.  Guess that is fine but there are times when you need to be able to prove you paid something and if you paid in cash you have less to go on that if you paid with an electronic payment.  Besides that her info is online anyway.  Most people do not seem to grasp that.  Your bank account and info is online whether you use your checks or pay with a debit card or not.  Same with medical stuff.  All that is online now.

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Re: Do you use cash much anymore?
« Reply #14 on: October 24, 2020, 08:12:21 am »
I use cash.  Keeps me from spending to much.

It does make you more aware if you pay with cash than if you swipe a card.

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