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EDGEMAN
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I still carry a little cash for minor transactions

Like eating at a fast food joint or going to a movie. I never buy anything of substance with cash, not even weekly groceries or gasoline.
Posted: 04/03/2023 at 02:29 PM ET
(In response to this post by Will Stewart)

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The evolution of carrying/not carrying cash.
Will StewartAdmin • 04/03/23 11:38 AM ET
Builds her credit score, too….
Rinoki21 • 04/03/23 06:49 PM ET
…ass, grass or cash
chumley • 04/03/23 05:59 PM ET
The grabbers are legion in CLT parking lots. Any big box'll do 'em.
PhotoHokieNC • 04/03/23 03:41 PM ET
Will, a small pepper spray container is a good idea. What might she have in
reconhokie • 04/03/23 03:14 PM ET
A few thoughts here...
Tafkam Hokie • 04/03/23 04:26 PM ET
GREAT POINTS!! Only thing I’d disagree with is potentially unlawful
reconhokie • 04/03/23 05:55 PM ET
While Mag Lights are popular, they're actually pretty bad as
Tafkam Hokie • 04/04/23 03:36 PM ET
I still carry a little cash for minor transactions ◄
EDGEMAN • 04/03/23 02:29 PM ET
Like others have said, I use my cash-back credit cards for all purchases.
MP4VT2004 • 04/03/23 02:37 PM ET
If you are splitting hairs and want to do things more gooderly
Tafkam Hokie • 04/03/23 04:36 PM ET
It sounds like you're doing things the correct way financially.
EDGEMAN • 04/03/23 02:39 PM ET
Thanks...I can't say we are super frugal overall...
MP4VT2004 • 04/03/23 02:42 PM ET
The best move people can make is limiting their debt.
EDGEMAN • 04/03/23 02:56 PM ET
That Christiansburg Target will get after ya!**
soldcokesatLane • 04/03/23 02:23 PM ET
Was approached in Richmond this winter... "needed $ to buy food"
One4VT • 04/03/23 02:18 PM ET
I’m the sole breadwinner in my family. My wife could be robbing me blind
RoswellGAHokie • 04/03/23 02:00 PM ET
I hate cash, but tipping/gambling are the two activities that force me to
Fatman • 04/03/23 02:24 PM ET
How much do you tip your hookers and blow suppliers?**
EDGEMAN • 04/03/23 02:40 PM ET
She never had problems with non-cash retail? I am hearing more and more
Guy LeDouche • 04/03/23 01:40 PM ET
Richmond Flying Squirrels are going cashless this season.**
MP4VT2004 • 04/03/23 02:30 PM ET
Would she go hungry for a few days if she ran out of money & didn't have
RhinoVT • 04/03/23 01:38 PM ET
What Will doesn't know is that...
MP4VT2004 • 04/03/23 02:31 PM ET
Humble brag, I'm absolutely certain I haven't had any coin cash in my
UEMcGill • 04/03/23 01:07 PM ET
My wife would shoot you on site, but you are my hero.
HokieJay • 04/03/23 01:04 PM ET
I bet Will doesn't use the term "allowance". At least not to her. :-)**
HokieKip • 04/03/23 01:31 PM ET
I agree with your thinking. A lot of predators these days. Good to not make
HokieHigh • 04/03/23 12:59 PM ET
What's this world coming to..... Do you allow her to drive too? 🤣**
Hokebury • 04/03/23 12:47 PM ET
I expect to get hit on for money everyday in hampton roads. I also had my
Hoakie82 • 04/03/23 12:45 PM ET
Did they say how it was compromised? Did they think someone brushed up agai
reconhokie • 04/03/23 03:25 PM ET
Oh, and I usually have between $100-$200 cash on me most of the time **
Brown Water • 04/03/23 12:25 PM ET
me too, closer to 500 though
VaTechie • 04/03/23 11:50 PM ET
all in $1 bills in case you need to hit Mons Venus?**
reestuart • 04/03/23 03:17 PM ET
here's BW**
HokieDan95 • 04/03/23 12:30 PM ET
Anyone got change for $100!!!
OXVT • 04/03/23 12:41 PM ET
^ ^ ^ Ready to make it rain everywhere he goes ^ ^ ^ **
great2bahokie • 04/03/23 12:28 PM ET
I was walking back to my hotel in Cleveland and a guy hit me up for
Spudnut • 04/03/23 12:24 PM ET
In my experience the clientele at Walmart is the same as at Target, Costco,
Brown Water • 04/03/23 12:21 PM ET
Debit cards can be dicey. Basically quit using mine 4 years ago….
VT BronzeBacker • 04/03/23 12:17 PM ET
I have found the credit card to work easier for the "fixed budget"
UEMcGill • 04/03/23 01:13 PM ET
Amen, & if it's stolen or hacked, it's the bank's money & not yours!
Vtskier1 • 04/03/23 05:03 PM ET
When I was at Tech my roommate and I got on the WV turnpike headed north.
vatechcowpatty • 04/03/23 12:16 PM ET
Story from my past. Was interviewing at Penn for a combined degree program.
DonHo-kieHi • 04/03/23 03:21 PM ET
turnpike still only takes cash or E-ZPass. Seems inefficient IMO.**
reestuart • 04/03/23 01:33 PM ET
I worked in downtown Richmond for 20 years. Offered to buy them lunch.
TomTurkey • 04/03/23 12:15 PM ET
I had to give this guy a dollar for the creativity alone...
KiloZulu • 04/03/23 02:02 PM ET
Hey- at least he say Thank!**
reconhokie • 04/03/23 03:27 PM ET
"Spread Some Cheese On This Broke Ass Cracker" was held up in downtown
Tuckahokie • 04/03/23 02:12 PM ET
Lead singer for Styx?**
TomTurkey • 04/03/23 02:03 PM ET
There's a dude that asks me at least once a week for change. I offer to...
MP4VT2004 • 04/03/23 01:27 PM ET
That would be awesome **
TomTurkey • 04/03/23 01:36 PM ET
Wife and I carry little cash and rely on our cash back credit card
HokieHi71 • 04/03/23 12:14 PM ET
Those planning on doing harm to others generally choose the path of least
TopGunHokie • 04/03/23 12:12 PM ET
best to use credit cards than debit. More protections**
HokieDan95 • 04/03/23 12:10 PM ET
CPRV is in the banking business, and I think he recommended credit cards.**
EDGEMAN • 04/03/23 02:41 PM ET
...but doesn't a Debit usually require a PIN number?**
Tuckahokie • 04/03/23 12:22 PM ET
debit goes directly to your account**
HokieDan95 • 04/03/23 01:24 PM ET
I tell my kid to always have 5 $20 bills hidden on her and to never use the
dolph • 04/03/23 12:08 PM ET
I rarely carry cash now. Haven't done so for a few years. An exception...
great2bahokie • 04/03/23 12:06 PM ET
But can't you find an ATM at the airport where you land?
EDGEMAN • 04/03/23 02:46 PM ET
They are putting a Plasma Center next to Target at Valley View.....
Alan11 • 04/03/23 12:03 PM ET
There are people dealing with Substance Use Disorder who donate the
Tuckahokie • 04/03/23 12:19 PM ET
I carry some cash as it can just be easier sometimes. That said ~$50
turkeywinghokie • 04/03/23 12:01 PM ET
I ONLY carry cash. Come at me.**
Coach McGuirk • 04/03/23 11:54 AM ET
You're going to be a high roller in the underground economy...
MP4VT2004 • 04/03/23 02:33 PM ET
Where are you, physically?
HokieGator • 04/03/23 12:05 PM ET
I'm not surprised, that type thing used to
HortHokie • 04/03/23 11:53 AM ET
When I wear my Jhoon Rhee T-Shirt...Nobody Bodda Me**
Tuckahokie • 04/03/23 11:57 AM ET
My Mr. Ray's shirt gets strange looks.**
MEHOKIE • 04/03/23 04:54 PM ET
Probably not, but if I wear a nice VT shirt or
HortHokie • 04/03/23 12:02 PM ET
Good move...avoiding cash and Walmart**
BleedinOandM • 04/03/23 11:53 AM ET
I get hit up at the gas station about once a week...usually a story about
Tuckahokie • 04/03/23 11:52 AM ET
"Can I bother you for a couple dollars?" You're bothering me for free...**
RTFC • 04/04/23 12:35 AM ET
Just flash your 9 and they'll leave you alone.
EDGEMAN • 04/03/23 02:30 PM ET
i saw someone doing that driving a suburban- wanting a fill up- 80 bucks**
bigbadbird • 04/03/23 01:50 PM ET
I fell for that once. Older guy who was dressed nicely and said..
MP4VT2004 • 04/03/23 01:36 PM ET
You should have walked over and keyed his Jag...lol**
EDGEMAN • 04/03/23 02:37 PM ET
I used to get that story walking in downtown Roanoke all the time.**
NokieHokie • 04/03/23 11:56 AM ET
Boy, is that getting tiresome.
Will StewartAdmin • 04/03/23 11:55 AM ET
There's a woman in Richmond who's been "trying to get to a job interview"..
MP4VT2004 • 04/03/23 01:39 PM ET
I used to do that in DC when I worked there
Nova Hokie 95 • 04/03/23 01:25 PM ET
Be really careful- that’s a play. And definitely can involve other people t
reconhokie • 04/03/23 03:33 PM ET
I have to...usually tell them to pull their car around to a pump....
BleedinOandM • 04/03/23 11:55 AM ET
Yep, we haven't carried cash for years now **
TomTurkey • 04/03/23 11:49 AM ET
Is that really a big problem in Bburg/Cburg?**
CrystalCoveHokie • 04/03/23 11:49 AM ET
Like most safety/security issues, it's not a problem, until it's a problem.
Will StewartAdmin • 04/03/23 11:54 AM ET
When I moved into my community the HOA hired ex-Mossad as security…..
CrystalCoveHokie • 04/03/23 12:12 PM ET
I only carry a credit card and my phone. Getting closer to just carrying
Femoyer Hokie • 04/03/23 11:47 AM ET
My grandma used to walk out of the bank with cash in one hand & her wallet
NokieHokie • 04/03/23 11:42 AM ET