Do you carry money at all times?

PureandEasy

I know times have changed and the days of carrying a fairly large amount of money in your wallet are gone, but do you carry some amount at all times? I know I do.

My co-worker, who is probably about 15 years younger than me, recently traveled and while on a toll road, was shocked that the toll booths didn’t take debit cards. So she had to write out four checks for very small amounts to pay her tolls.

I was amazed, she said she never has money on her. I guess it's a generational thing?? I wonder what they would have done if she didn't have her check book with her.

unlost dogs

I guess what surprises me more about the above example is that she doesn't carry money, but does carry a checkbook!

I don't usually carry a checkbook.

I usually only have a few dollars in cash. Everything else is debit.

God help me if a cyberterrorist ever strikes the ATM network!

81

i'm going back to cash more

big stuff is plastic...but about once a week i get 100 bucks from the grocery store

i got tired of having a shit ton of reciepts in my wallet.

only carry my checkbook when i know i need it.

USARAY

yep cash only transactions

Indifference71

PureandEasy wrote:

I know times have changed and the days of carrying a fairly large amount of money in your wallet are gone, but do you carry some amount at all times? I know I do.

My co-worker, who is probably about 15 years younger than me, recently traveled and while on a toll road, was shocked that the toll booths didn’t take debit cards. So she had to write out four checks for very small amounts to pay her tolls.

I was amazed, she said she never has money on her. I guess it's a generational thing?? I wonder what they would have done if she didn't have her check book with her.

I usually jsut debit most things unless I know I'm going somewhere that I will need cash. The toll thing is a bit much....pretty ridiculous that someone would assume that they take cards.

81

Indifference71 wrote:

PureandEasy wrote:

I know times have changed and the days of carrying a fairly large amount of money in your wallet are gone, but do you carry some amount at all times? I know I do.

My co-worker, who is probably about 15 years younger than me, recently traveled and while on a toll road, was shocked that the toll booths didn’t take debit cards. So she had to write out four checks for very small amounts to pay her tolls.

I was amazed, she said she never has money on her. I guess it's a generational thing?? I wonder what they would have done if she didn't have her check book with her.

I usually jsut debit most things unless I know I'm going somewhere that I will need cash. The toll thing is a bit much....pretty ridiculous that someone would assume that they take cards.

ipass from here to jersey....

guitar59

Don't often have it...seems that every time I do I wind up giving it to the kids or using it to pay for something for their school. Never seem to have any cheques either :(
I keep a loaded Starbucks card with me at all times...hate using the debit card for $2 purchases.

maj4e

No cash unless travelling.

PureandEasy

81 wrote:

ipass from here to jersey....

If she was traveling in Jersey she would be writing about 30 checks for small amounts.

And it kind of absurd to think you can use a debit card at a toll booth.

EmBleve

Yes. It's easier because I don't have to keep up with my checking account as much, and no fees, etc. For example, if I use my debit card to get gas, there is like a $40 hold on my checking account for 3 days, even if I get $10 in gas, and my bank is collecting the interest on that apparently. Things like that make no sense to me, so cash it is.

StillHere

i NEVER carry cash...and there are lots of times when i feel like a fool because i have to use a credit card for the tiniest amount

i even had to use my card to get a coke zero out of the hospital vending machine the other night..good thing the machine accepts cards

a check once in a great while..but all purchases via plastic

otherwise, i'm likely to forget what i spent it all on

81

EmBleve wrote:

Yes. It's easier because I don't have to keep up with my checking account as much, and no fees, etc. For example, if I use my debit card to get gas, there is like a $40 hold on my checking account for 3 days, even if I get $10 in gas, and my bank is collecting the interest on that apparently. Things like that make no sense to me, so cash it is.

10 bucks in gas :? why stop.

those holds piss me off....had a hotel do that, and it caused my account to go over...when that happens my CU just transfers the dollars from savings to checking...and charges me a buck....well the hotel caused the CU to do a couple of these transfers...

i know it's only two bucks, but i called up and told them to put the $2's back...they weren't going to until i told them to cut me a check for all my funds and shut the account down. lesson learned...keeping a few dollars in your accounts gives you leverage.

LloydXmas

My ol lady is a hair dresser/stylist and we always have cash because of it.

I hate checks. Especially when people use them in the express checkout line at the grocery store

81

BabaBooey1979 wrote:

My ol lady is a hair dresser/stylist and we always have cash because of it.

I hate checks. Especially when people use them in the express checkout line at the grocery store

or the self check out line. :roll:

EmBleve

81 wrote:

EmBleve wrote:

Yes. It's easier because I don't have to keep up with my checking account as much, and no fees, etc. For example, if I use my debit card to get gas, there is like a $40 hold on my checking account for 3 days, even if I get $10 in gas, and my bank is collecting the interest on that apparently. Things like that make no sense to me, so cash it is.

10 bucks in gas :? why stop.

I live in a small town, and work very close to my house, so if I'm low on funds or for whatever reason, I will sometimes just get $10. That can last me a week, depending on where I go. That was just an example, though, because I could get $10 or $50, and that $40 hold for 3 days is still put on there.

Indifference71

81 wrote:

10 bucks in gas :? why stop.

those holds piss me off....had a hotel do that, and it caused my account to go over...when that happens my CU just transfers the dollars from savings to checking...and charges me a buck....well the hotel caused the CU to do a couple of these transfers...

i know it's only two bucks, but i called up and told them to put the $2's back...they weren't going to until i told them to cut me a check for all my funds and shut the account down. lesson learned...keeping a few dollars in your accounts gives you leverage.

Same thing happened to me when I used my debit card for a hotel. That is ridiculous. Now I only use credit when reserving a hotel.

81

EmBleve wrote:

81 wrote:

EmBleve wrote:

Yes. It's easier because I don't have to keep up with my checking account as much, and no fees, etc. For example, if I use my debit card to get gas, there is like a $40 hold on my checking account for 3 days, even if I get $10 in gas, and my bank is collecting the interest on that apparently. Things like that make no sense to me, so cash it is.

10 bucks in gas :? why stop.

I live in a small town, and work very close to my house, so if I'm low on funds or for whatever reason, I will sometimes just get $10. That can last me a week, depending on where I go. That was just an example, though, because I could get $10 or $50, and that $40 hold for 3 days is still put on there.

time for a new gas station or bank...i typically show a $1 pre charge before the full amount clears...i've never seen a 40 hold on my account for gas....but i only stop when i am below a 1/4 tank or gas prices are jumping and i have less than 3/4's.

Indifference71

81 wrote:

BabaBooey1979 wrote:

My ol lady is a hair dresser/stylist and we always have cash because of it.

I hate checks. Especially when people use them in the express checkout line at the grocery store

or the self check out line. :roll:

I hate when people write a check at any type of store.

81

Indifference71 wrote:

81 wrote:

10 bucks in gas :? why stop.

those holds piss me off....had a hotel do that, and it caused my account to go over...when that happens my CU just transfers the dollars from savings to checking...and charges me a buck....well the hotel caused the CU to do a couple of these transfers...

i know it's only two bucks, but i called up and told them to put the $2's back...they weren't going to until i told them to cut me a check for all my funds and shut the account down. lesson learned...keeping a few dollars in your accounts gives you leverage.

Same thing happened to me when I used my debit card for a hotel. That is ridiculous. Now I only use credit when reserving a hotel.

worse...it was a job interview out here, and the company picked up the hotel room :roll:

81

Indifference71 wrote:

81 wrote:

BabaBooey1979 wrote:

My ol lady is a hair dresser/stylist and we always have cash because of it.

I hate checks. Especially when people use them in the express checkout line at the grocery store

or the self check out line. :roll:

I hate when people write a check at any type of store.

as long as they fill in the pay to and sign it before they get the total, i'm ok with it.

if it's a big purchase (over 1K) it's easier for me to write a check. my CU limits my debit card to 1K unless i call them first to have it adjusted. learned that lesson the hard way.

EmBleve

81 wrote:

EmBleve wrote:

Yes. It's easier because I don't have to keep up with my checking account as much, and no fees, etc. For example, if I use my debit card to get gas, there is like a $40 hold on my checking account for 3 days, even if I get $10 in gas, and my bank is collecting the interest on that apparently. Things like that make no sense to me, so cash it is.

10 bucks in gas :? why stop.

those holds piss me off....had a hotel do that, and it caused my account to go over...when that happens my CU just transfers the dollars from savings to checking...and charges me a buck....well the hotel caused the CU to do a couple of these transfers...

i know it's only two bucks, but i called up and told them to put the $2's back...they weren't going to until i told them to cut me a check for all my funds and shut the account down. lesson learned...keeping a few dollars in your accounts gives you leverage.

Yes! It makes me mad, too. My bank does those transfers automatically, too, and charges me for it.