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Why Use Cash?

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At the time, I didn’t have credit cards so it was a valid concern. As an adult, I use both cash and credit as well as checks. Occasionally merchants will discount the price because they don’t have to pay the credit card fees on your purchase. That day the entire credit system nearly collapsed.

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What’s the Most Energy Efficient Form of Transportation

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Due to the recent high gas prices, he has been focused on researching gas credit card offers, most recently writing reviews of the 76 credit card and the Chase BP gas card. Will the summer of 2011 be a repeat of 2008? Guest Post Author Bio: Michael is the founder of CreditCardForum.com.

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

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She charged up credit cards to buy food and clothing. She ignored collectors and now the card company is suing. Her gas is turned off, she heats water in the kitchen to shower, and dries her clothes on the line. Borrow Money You Can’t Pay Back. Eventually the inheritance ran out. Discontinue Insurance.