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Default (2009-05-27) NS-RFC: Paying for those groceries...

Michael "Dog3" wrote:

> "Default User" > news:785rpoF1kq1otU1
> @mid.individual.net: in rec.food.cooking


> > I use credit cards for everything I can. At least for now, I get the
> > cashback rewards. We'll see when the new laws kick in.

>
> I don't use credit cards for much of anything but I use my debit card
> all the time. I use it for groceries, gas etc. I like to use the
> debit card because it shows immediately on my account. When I check
> the account online I know exactly how much is in it. No more of this,
> "shit! I forgot to record a check" stuff I used to go through when I
> was a prolific check writer ;(


Even less problem with a credit card. Now, to be effective you have to
pay off the balance each month, but that's not a problem for a cheap
******* like me.



Brian

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