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Why Use Cash?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Gas stations, some hotels, some restaurants are examples of places you might negotiate a cash discount. In 2008-2009 when we had the credit crunch and recession, there was at least one day when stores were not accepting credit. Using cash is seems tougher psychologically. Cash is almost universally accepted.

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7 Steps To Homelessness And What To Do If You Get There

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Find services providing psychological counseling to help get your life back on track. Be prepared to spend money on a cheap hotel if you can’t get into a shelter or take a tent (if you can carry it). Use credit counseling to try to get your financial life back on track. – to protect your house. Get some transportation.