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8. I been using cash more often. My last two

Tue Jul 29, 2025, 07:30 AM

Jul 2025

debit cards were hacked and only a day apart. Pain in the ass running back and forth to the bank, etc.

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Cash Is Still King (sometimes) [View all] Coolgoober Jul 2025 OP

I'm with ya My Friend BOSSHOG Jul 2025 #1

Dude ILikePie92 Jul 2025 #2

Turn that frown upside down JoseBalow Jul 2025 #4

Yes! ILikePie92 Jul 2025 #9

It is possible to process credit cards without electricity Retrograde Jul 2025 #3

I remember manually taking credit cards LogDog75 Jul 2025 #5

Newer cards are not embossed, they're smooth... Wounded Bear Jul 2025 #6

I grew up near the ocean...it taught me to keep a boat handy. pecosbob Jul 2025 #7

I been using cash more often. My last two Emile Jul 2025 #8

I don;t really use my debit cards. I use credit cards. Happy Hoosier Jul 2025 #11

I get alerts immediately on my debit card, Emile Jul 2025 #12

Do you pay AT&T and DirecTV with cash? Happy Hoosier Jul 2025 #13

I get immediate reimbursement on my debit card. Emile Jul 2025 #15

Do what works for you. Happy Hoosier Jul 2025 #16

Me too. I get 2.5% back and use my credit card for everything. Mysterian Jul 2025 #14

I keep some cash on hand in the house for such emergencies Happy Hoosier Jul 2025 #10

Most places here just close when the power goes out... hunter Jul 2025 #17

What's a "country pumpkin"? bif Jul 2025 #18

Country Bumpkin Coolgoober Jul 2025 #19

That's what I figured. bif Jul 2025 #20