Default User wrote:
> Nancy Young wrote:

>> I charge my groceries all the time because it's easier and I get the
>> reward back, just like a lot of people. It's different if you charge
>> them because you're broke and the balance starts piling up. The
>> difference between those situations isn't clear to someone, as you
>> can see.
>
> I put almost everything on my credit card for the rewards. I was at
> the hardware store to buy a $5 square, and charged that. Yet, on the
> way out I saw some mature tomato plants (six-in pots) for $1.50, so I
> circled back in with one.[1] That I paid for with cash. Somewhere
> there's tipping point for me between $1 and $5 I guess.

I know what you mean. Truth is, it's not uncommon for me to only
have a couple of dollars on me. I have charged really small items
but I feel funny doing so.

> 1. This was just to supplement the smaller ones I planted earlier in
> the week. This year I'm experimenting with a front-yard garden to
> shock and horrify the neighbors.

I considered it. If you keep it neat, why not? These days people
will probably think Great Idea!

nancy