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Old 05-17-2020, 07:11 AM
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Not so sure paying cash for everything is the smart play, I pay for everything possible with credit card, then pay entire balance at end of month. Zero interest paid, and I keep my cash where it's earning me something for an extra 30 days.
I do the same thing. Pay for almost everything with a credit card. Never pay interest. To me, the biggest advantage is that you have 60 days to dispute a charge for a defective product or non-performance, even if you have paid off the account. You don't have the same protection with a debit card.