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Title: which do you use
Post by: aggie49 on March 02, 2017, 03:06:43 pm
cash debit or credit  i use debit more then any thing but i also use cash when i have it my credit cards i only use in emergency i do not like to run the credit cards up
Title: Re: which do you use
Post by: catchow on March 02, 2017, 03:33:16 pm
I never have cash on me, I spend it if I do. So I 99% of the time use my debit card, I even have been in the grocery store and spent $1.00 using it, lol
Title: Re: which do you use
Post by: vickysue on March 02, 2017, 03:53:27 pm
I use a certain amount of cash because i don't like to charge, but i also don't like  having small amounts  recorded into my check book. I once in a while will use my debit card  just to keep  it usable.  all of my bills for utilities and such are paid by check and my house payment is taken out auto, as is my  fathers phone bill.
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Post by: lguzman1 on March 02, 2017, 04:21:55 pm
I don't carry cash, I use debit card.
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Post by: makeblessed on March 02, 2017, 04:47:18 pm
I use debit or cash, I avoid using credit card unless it is for a major purchase or an unforeseen emergency.
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Post by: renee10 on March 02, 2017, 06:05:37 pm
I use credit the most because of the card rewards I get but I pay it off every month.
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Post by: hbxg1207 on March 02, 2017, 06:50:57 pm
I use the credit card with 2% cash back on everything. i love it :)
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Post by: patapon555 on March 02, 2017, 07:02:28 pm
Credit credit credit. If you aren't taking advantage of cashback, you are wasting your time.
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Post by: ancmetro on March 02, 2017, 07:24:42 pm

      It is all very confusing and it depends on the Bank. Some cards can repair your credit score. While others, can give you cash back with no fees attached.
Title: Re: which do you use
Post by: mrisha on March 02, 2017, 07:50:38 pm
My preference is cash or Debit card.  CC's get you in so much trouble.
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Post by: davissy on March 02, 2017, 07:55:35 pm
I like using credit cards over debit, since I can earn reward points with my cc. 
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Post by: dsosnowski06 on March 02, 2017, 08:34:06 pm
I use my debit card for daily or weekly items and try not use my credit unless it for a major purchase and that is only to get the rewards.  However once I charge something I try not to use it again until I pay it off
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Post by: darkxtsuna on March 03, 2017, 04:08:58 am
I use my Credit cards more then my Debit depending on which one has the better % cashback or so.
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Post by: mrsmere on March 03, 2017, 05:04:54 am
Credit with cash back and small amounts I pay cash.
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Post by: dwggs on March 03, 2017, 08:59:48 am
I generally use cash but it is to my advantage to use my credit card that I get cash back on. 

I have a rule for my credit card purchases, if it is not an emergency, I do not buy anything that I cannot deposit the cash to pay for.  It keeps me from running up my credit card and makes me save for the things I want.

My debit card is used only for the convenience of making deposits to my account when the bank is closed.
Title: Re: which do you use
Post by: kdemers0 on March 03, 2017, 09:13:13 am
I mostly used my credit card to take advantage of the cash back, but my bank is starting to have some cash back deals for using debit card certain places so I use that a little more regularly now!
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Post by: bshee58 on March 03, 2017, 11:29:48 am
I only use a debit card, no credit cards, they tend to get you in trouble, like using checks, been stop using checks.
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Post by: candyterrius on April 02, 2017, 09:32:03 am
I used to have a debit card, but not anymore after I switched to another bank. Nowadays I pay with cash for gas and groceries. I earn cash back bonuses with my credit card to pay for bills and online purchases. I am good at controlling how much is spent on credit as I always pay off the entire balance when the credit card statement is due. It builds up your credit score. I am diligent at recording my debits and credits on an Excel sheet I have setup with a formula for myself to track down my current balance instead of using the traditional check register. I enjoy working with numbers. :heart:
Title: Re: which do you use
Post by: candyterrius on April 02, 2017, 09:33:07 am
I never have cash on me, I spend it if I do. So I 99% of the time use my debit card, I even have been in the grocery store and spent $1.00 using it, lol

I know it is convenient to carry a debit card, however, I think you should always keep some cash in your wallet just in case. I am not sure what state you live in, but some markets, restaurants or stores don’t accept debit/credit cards if your purchase total is below the $10 or $20 minimum.
Title: Re: which do you use
Post by: natashaspy on April 02, 2017, 09:33:26 am
I try to keep our credit cards locked up in the safe...usually use my debit card.  rarely have cash on me anymore. seems like I spend it a lot faster if i'm using cash.
Title: Re: which do you use
Post by: cathy37 on April 02, 2017, 09:35:32 am
I use my debit card for most of my purchases.  Most of my bills are paid online.  I only write about 3 checks per month because everything else is paid online.
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Post by: ancmetro on April 02, 2017, 09:41:14 am

   I do not carry cash with me because of possible muggings.
   I use travelers checks, money orders or plastic only.
   I use my PIN number all the times to avoid using an
   electronic signature.
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Post by: ljrjess69 on April 02, 2017, 11:05:20 am
i like to use cash,,,easyer to keep track of,,,,,,,,
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Post by: autumnsparklemom on April 02, 2017, 12:24:51 pm
Debit and Credit. Only use cash occasionally.
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Post by: holmesch22 on April 02, 2017, 04:14:52 pm
I use prepaid debit card
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Post by: Cbsteffen on April 02, 2017, 04:44:33 pm
I would say I use my credit card the most often.
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Post by: PGS28 on April 02, 2017, 08:25:56 pm
Mostly debit cards
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Post by: gaylasue on April 03, 2017, 07:35:21 am
I generally use my debit card for small purchases.  Larger purchases I will use my credit card so that I can earn reward dollars for my vacation fund.
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Post by: Gerianne on April 03, 2017, 08:01:09 am
I use my debit card.
I shop online.
I go a bit further to protect myself from fraud.
I calculate my spending.
I call the bank and tell them how much I am going to spend; I average it as close to the actual total for that day.
They set my purchasing limit to that amount; no more no less.
When my purchases have been authorized, I call the bank and have my purchase limit set down to zero. It's worth the effort to protect myself.
Even though a person isn't using their card, debit or credit, the purchase limit is set at a high amount all the time.
People think they are free to spend all they want...unless or until they are hacked.
 "It's easy to get card replaced." It's also easy for someone else to have fun at your expense.
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Post by: bremer51 on April 03, 2017, 08:15:50 am
Cash or debit card first.  Then the credit card, which I pay in total each month.
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Post by: ghunter on April 03, 2017, 08:35:01 am
I use cash more than debit card, but I don't spend too much.
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Post by: braggin on April 03, 2017, 08:57:34 am
I tend to use a credit card for everything I can because it allows you to dispute a charge if you don't think it was right after you paid with the card. I think it would be harder to get your money back if you pay with cash, check or debit card.
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Post by: JaniceSW on April 03, 2017, 09:13:52 am
Although cash is said to be king, I think it is now being relegated to being much lower of the scale of things.  I rarely carry much cash so a robber would be sorely disappointed.  My debit card is in regular use with the credit card only for larger purchases.
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Post by: mrisha on April 03, 2017, 08:04:56 pm
Most of the time I use my DC.  If I have the cash I will use that.
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Post by: griserelizabeth on April 03, 2017, 10:53:01 pm
I use mainly use my debit card on purchases unless I do have cash on me. I would never use a credit card unless I needed too
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Post by: debidoo on April 04, 2017, 07:11:05 am
debit mostly but then if I need to use the credit card I try to pay it off next payday.  Recently I had to rack it up due to necessary car repairs and I am still whittling it down but you do what you have to do right?
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Post by: aflyingmonkey on April 04, 2017, 10:33:51 am
I use a debit card almost always.
It's quick & efficient.     
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Post by: PGS28 on April 04, 2017, 11:31:09 am
I'm going to stop using my debit card so much and only pull cash from savings; doing so will help to control spending- or at least I hope  :clover:
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Post by: mrsmere on April 04, 2017, 01:14:42 pm
I  prefer the credit card but I have been using cash lately on items under $20.
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Post by: bshee58 on April 04, 2017, 03:45:45 pm
I don't like credit cards, so use a debit card and no checks, don't like the finance charges, or over draft fees.
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Post by: darkxtsuna on April 04, 2017, 05:22:00 pm
I use credit more then debit it just depends more on which one is giving me more benefits on cashback or points.
Title: Re: which do you use
Post by: vg7405 on April 05, 2017, 07:41:03 am
Debit card for me. I rarely use cash. For obvious reasons, I try to refrain from using my credit card...unless it is for maintenance/repairs on my vehicle.
Title: Re: which do you use
Post by: themrs13 on April 05, 2017, 07:43:43 am
I use both, but if i have cash on hand i use that