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FocusedAndDetermined
Senior Contributor

Re: Garden Club Meeting - January 2014


@myjourney wrote:

@notfancy wrote:

@myjourney wrote:

@notfancy wrote:

@myjourney wrote:

@notfancy wrote:

@myjourney wrote:

On behalf of the GC club

Welcome To The Gardens Friday Night Social Event

 

 

Garden rules apply

No Drapping Allowed

Respect Everyone's Opinion

Drink responsibly in the virtual world as well as in the real world

Have fun

 

Any Friday is : Open Forum ....answer a question or ask a question.

If you're new to the garden and would like to know something about the garden or have questions please ask.

If we can't answer it we will point you in the right direction.

 

The forum has made all of us aware of cards, how and when to use to maximize benefits or just to build credit. So my question is.

 

How do you know when it's time to stop using cards and use cash and debit instead?

 

 

Tonight's Menu

Buffalo wing platters 

 

 

 

Drink Menu

Wine and Beer

Non alcoholic drinks available

Don't see what you want ask your server


That is a really  good question. I never had a rewards card until I found this forum and got my Cap One card converted. I tend to now use it for everything and I hate when I have a bill or something where I have to pay with my checking account only. This month, as I've mentioned, I've over spent on my credit cards in a big and sort of un-anticipated way.

 

At this point, it is probably best for me to use my debit card because I can not pif my cash back card this month and probably not next month either... so now I'm carrying a balance on high interest cards.... so that is my reason for why it's best for all of my further purchases to go on my debit card. I'm not "making" money for the  next 2-3 months but losing it to interest... and any thing that I add to it is only going to make the situation worse.


You made my day this is a very good answer


I made your day by saying that I spent more than I can possibly PIF in a month or two, and perhaps will take THREE whole months? lol?


No because you when to stop and regroup and I'm proud of that Smiley Wink


lol Sadly I learned the hard way.,

 

I'm not one to suggest that a lot should be taught in school. I firmly believe that many, many things should be learned at home. Kids are only in school for so many hours a day and yet parents have their kids much more than a teacher does.

 

That being said- I seriously and whole heartedly wish that finances were taught in school. Not economics and stock markets but real world finance. Credit, checking, savings,  etc. Many families have no clue, or teach bad habits.. or live in poverty... many many things.. but why are these things not included in education frequently, prominently and early? How many times are kids encouraged to go to college, but even something such as student loans are never discussed?

 

I wish I had just a day to spend with myself 20 years ago.


I so agree with you start kids off in the right direction



@myjourney wrote:

@notfancy wrote:

@myjourney wrote:

@notfancy wrote:

@myjourney wrote:

@notfancy wrote:

@myjourney wrote:

On behalf of the GC club

Welcome To The Gardens Friday Night Social Event

 

 

Garden rules apply

No Drapping Allowed

Respect Everyone's Opinion

Drink responsibly in the virtual world as well as in the real world

Have fun

 

Any Friday is : Open Forum ....answer a question or ask a question.

If you're new to the garden and would like to know something about the garden or have questions please ask.

If we can't answer it we will point you in the right direction.

 

The forum has made all of us aware of cards, how and when to use to maximize benefits or just to build credit. So my question is.

 

How do you know when it's time to stop using cards and use cash and debit instead?

 

 

Tonight's Menu

Buffalo wing platters 

 

 

 

Drink Menu

Wine and Beer

Non alcoholic drinks available

Don't see what you want ask your server


That is a really  good question. I never had a rewards card until I found this forum and got my Cap One card converted. I tend to now use it for everything and I hate when I have a bill or something where I have to pay with my checking account only. This month, as I've mentioned, I've over spent on my credit cards in a big and sort of un-anticipated way.

 

At this point, it is probably best for me to use my debit card because I can not pif my cash back card this month and probably not next month either... so now I'm carrying a balance on high interest cards.... so that is my reason for why it's best for all of my further purchases to go on my debit card. I'm not "making" money for the  next 2-3 months but losing it to interest... and any thing that I add to it is only going to make the situation worse.


You made my day this is a very good answer


I made your day by saying that I spent more than I can possibly PIF in a month or two, and perhaps will take THREE whole months? lol?


No because you when to stop and regroup and I'm proud of that Smiley Wink


lol Sadly I learned the hard way.,

 

I'm not one to suggest that a lot should be taught in school. I firmly believe that many, many things should be learned at home. Kids are only in school for so many hours a day and yet parents have their kids much more than a teacher does.

 

That being said- I seriously and whole heartedly wish that finances were taught in school. Not economics and stock markets but real world finance. Credit, checking, savings,  etc. Many families have no clue, or teach bad habits.. or live in poverty... many many things.. but why are these things not included in education frequently, prominently and early? How many times are kids encouraged to go to college, but even something such as student loans are never discussed?

 

I wish I had just a day to spend with myself 20 years ago.


I so agree with you start kids off in the right direction


In my district personal finance/money management is a required for high school graduation.  It was added a few years back.

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FocusedAndDetermined
Senior Contributor

Re: Garden Club Meeting - January 2014


@DaniBananiie wrote:

Smiley Happy Hey all!


Hey Dani---

 

How are you, and how is MJ's client?

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DaniBananiie
Established Contributor

Re: Garden Club Meeting - January 2014

I'll change it once my toddler finishes watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse on my MacBook Pro
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MsLadyRover
Valued Contributor

Re: Garden Club Meeting - January 2014


@myjourney wrote:

On behalf of the GC club

Welcome To The Gardens Friday Night Social Event

 

 

Garden rules apply

No Drapping Allowed

Respect Everyone's Opinion

Drink responsibly in the virtual world as well as in the real world

Have fun

 

Any Friday is : Open Forum ....answer a question or ask a question.

If you're new to the garden and would like to know something about the garden or have questions please ask.

If we can't answer it we will point you in the right direction.

 

The forum has made all of us aware of cards, how and when to use to maximize benefits or just to build credit. So my question is.

 

How do you know when it's time to stop using cards and use cash and debit instead?

 

 

Tonight's Menu

Buffalo wing platters 

 

 

 

Drink Menu

Wine and Beer

Non alcoholic drinks available

Don't see what you want ask your server


Hi Everyone!

Happy Friday!

It's been another long hard week at work but now I am ready to kick back and relax!

It's day 23 in the garden for me and I am holding on!

The wings look DA-LISH!  I think I will have a few of those with some ranch dressing and wash them down with an ice cold Yuengling Light!

 

To answer tonight's question, I guess you should use cash and debit cards if there is no reward and/or benefit to you for using your credit card.  You should also use cash and debit cards if using a credit card causes you to pay interest on a purchase.

 

Looking forward to a lovely evening in the garden tonight!

 

 



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DaniBananiie
Established Contributor

Re: Garden Club Meeting - January 2014

Focused: Hey! We're doing fine. Thanks for asking!
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notfancy
Valued Contributor

Re: Garden Club Meeting - January 2014


@FocusedAndDetermined wrote:

@myjourney wrote:

@notfancy wrote:

@myjourney wrote:

@notfancy wrote:

@myjourney wrote:

@notfancy wrote:

@myjourney wrote:

On behalf of the GC club

Welcome To The Gardens Friday Night Social Event

 

 

Garden rules apply

No Drapping Allowed

Respect Everyone's Opinion

Drink responsibly in the virtual world as well as in the real world

Have fun

 

Any Friday is : Open Forum ....answer a question or ask a question.

If you're new to the garden and would like to know something about the garden or have questions please ask.

If we can't answer it we will point you in the right direction.

 

The forum has made all of us aware of cards, how and when to use to maximize benefits or just to build credit. So my question is.

 

How do you know when it's time to stop using cards and use cash and debit instead?

 

 

Tonight's Menu

Buffalo wing platters 

 

 

 

Drink Menu

Wine and Beer

Non alcoholic drinks available

Don't see what you want ask your server


That is a really  good question. I never had a rewards card until I found this forum and got my Cap One card converted. I tend to now use it for everything and I hate when I have a bill or something where I have to pay with my checking account only. This month, as I've mentioned, I've over spent on my credit cards in a big and sort of un-anticipated way.

 

At this point, it is probably best for me to use my debit card because I can not pif my cash back card this month and probably not next month either... so now I'm carrying a balance on high interest cards.... so that is my reason for why it's best for all of my further purchases to go on my debit card. I'm not "making" money for the  next 2-3 months but losing it to interest... and any thing that I add to it is only going to make the situation worse.


You made my day this is a very good answer


I made your day by saying that I spent more than I can possibly PIF in a month or two, and perhaps will take THREE whole months? lol?


No because you when to stop and regroup and I'm proud of that Smiley Wink


lol Sadly I learned the hard way.,

 

I'm not one to suggest that a lot should be taught in school. I firmly believe that many, many things should be learned at home. Kids are only in school for so many hours a day and yet parents have their kids much more than a teacher does.

 

That being said- I seriously and whole heartedly wish that finances were taught in school. Not economics and stock markets but real world finance. Credit, checking, savings,  etc. Many families have no clue, or teach bad habits.. or live in poverty... many many things.. but why are these things not included in education frequently, prominently and early? How many times are kids encouraged to go to college, but even something such as student loans are never discussed?

 

I wish I had just a day to spend with myself 20 years ago.


I so agree with you start kids off in the right direction



@myjourney wrote:

@notfancy wrote:

@myjourney wrote:

@notfancy wrote:

@myjourney wrote:

@notfancy wrote:

@myjourney wrote:

On behalf of the GC club

Welcome To The Gardens Friday Night Social Event

 

 

Garden rules apply

No Drapping Allowed

Respect Everyone's Opinion

Drink responsibly in the virtual world as well as in the real world

Have fun

 

Any Friday is : Open Forum ....answer a question or ask a question.

If you're new to the garden and would like to know something about the garden or have questions please ask.

If we can't answer it we will point you in the right direction.

 

The forum has made all of us aware of cards, how and when to use to maximize benefits or just to build credit. So my question is.

 

How do you know when it's time to stop using cards and use cash and debit instead?

 

 

Tonight's Menu

Buffalo wing platters 

 

 

 

Drink Menu

Wine and Beer

Non alcoholic drinks available

Don't see what you want ask your server


That is a really  good question. I never had a rewards card until I found this forum and got my Cap One card converted. I tend to now use it for everything and I hate when I have a bill or something where I have to pay with my checking account only. This month, as I've mentioned, I've over spent on my credit cards in a big and sort of un-anticipated way.

 

At this point, it is probably best for me to use my debit card because I can not pif my cash back card this month and probably not next month either... so now I'm carrying a balance on high interest cards.... so that is my reason for why it's best for all of my further purchases to go on my debit card. I'm not "making" money for the  next 2-3 months but losing it to interest... and any thing that I add to it is only going to make the situation worse.


You made my day this is a very good answer


I made your day by saying that I spent more than I can possibly PIF in a month or two, and perhaps will take THREE whole months? lol?


No because you when to stop and regroup and I'm proud of that Smiley Wink


lol Sadly I learned the hard way.,

 

I'm not one to suggest that a lot should be taught in school. I firmly believe that many, many things should be learned at home. Kids are only in school for so many hours a day and yet parents have their kids much more than a teacher does.

 

That being said- I seriously and whole heartedly wish that finances were taught in school. Not economics and stock markets but real world finance. Credit, checking, savings,  etc. Many families have no clue, or teach bad habits.. or live in poverty... many many things.. but why are these things not included in education frequently, prominently and early? How many times are kids encouraged to go to college, but even something such as student loans are never discussed?

 

I wish I had just a day to spend with myself 20 years ago.


I so agree with you start kids off in the right direction


In my district personal finance/money management is a required for high school graduation.  It was added a few years back.


Wow. Not here, but I wish it were. Again, I hate throwing more on over worked teachers and curriculums but when it comes to credit / finance... I feel differently. Some parents just CAN'T teach this.

 

When I graduated, and I believe this is still the case, students HAD to take a half year of economics which included the stock markets and other things like that... nothing practical for the real world. (I realize stock markets are practical and real world enough, but not like basic things such as savings, CDs, Checking, credit, etc)

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Message 7936 of 8,129
FocusedAndDetermined
Senior Contributor

Re: Garden Club Meeting - January 2014


@SunriseEarth wrote:

@myjourney wrote:

On behalf of the GC club

Welcome To The Gardens Friday Night Social Event

 

 

 

 

 

The forum has made all of us aware of cards, how and when to use to maximize benefits or just to build credit. So my question is.

 

How do you know when it's time to stop using cards and use cash and debit instead?

 



I'd like a nice smooth tequila.  And some passion fruit juice.   Mmmm.

 

I think in an ideal world, if you had cards with good rewards and good CLs, you'd always use a CC, as long as it is an accepted form of payment, but would always PIF.

 

As for me, I've recently retrained myself to a PIF model and it'll help out a lot!   I use debit frequently, as my only rewards card has a dinky $650 CL and I spend more than that in a month.  I have some recurring charges that go on the rewards card, but I have other cards that I like to keep used.  JCP might actually be my most used CC, mainly because I think it's novel I can use it at CVS and Rite Aid, and I shop at both of those stores a lot. 

 

I think if your CC debt becomes more than you could pay off in a reasonable amount of time, your spending is out of hand and CCs should't be used until they're paid off. 


You can always pay your CC a couple times a month to stay under the CL. This way you can put your purchases on it and earn those points.


Totally agree with your final point.

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notfancy
Valued Contributor

Re: Garden Club Meeting - January 2014


@MsLadyRover wrote:

@myjourney wrote:

On behalf of the GC club

Welcome To The Gardens Friday Night Social Event

 

 

Garden rules apply

No Drapping Allowed

Respect Everyone's Opinion

Drink responsibly in the virtual world as well as in the real world

Have fun

 

Any Friday is : Open Forum ....answer a question or ask a question.

If you're new to the garden and would like to know something about the garden or have questions please ask.

If we can't answer it we will point you in the right direction.

 

The forum has made all of us aware of cards, how and when to use to maximize benefits or just to build credit. So my question is.

 

How do you know when it's time to stop using cards and use cash and debit instead?

 

 

Tonight's Menu

Buffalo wing platters 

 

 

 

Drink Menu

Wine and Beer

Non alcoholic drinks available

Don't see what you want ask your server


Hi Everyone!

Happy Friday!

It's been another long hard week at work but now I am ready to kick back and relax!

It's day 23 in the garden for me and I am holding on!

The wings look DA-LISH!  I think I will have a few of those with some ranch dressing and wash them down with an ice cold Yuengling Light!

 

To answer tonight's question, I guess you should use cash and debit cards if there is no reward and/or benefit to you for using your credit card.  You should also use cash and debit cards if using a credit card causes you to pay interest on a purchase.

 

Looking forward to a lovely evening in the garden tonight!

 

 


HI there!!! One week (or so) to go for that spade!!! Good work!

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Message 7938 of 8,129
myjourney
Super Contributor

Re: Garden Club Meeting - January 2014


@DaniBananiie wrote:
I'll change it once my toddler finishes watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse on my MacBook Pro

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Congrats Dani 

Before you app think...
Have you done your research of the CC?
Does it fit your spending?
Do you have a plan for the bonus w/o going into debt?
Can you afford the AF?
Do you know the cards benefits? Is it worth the HP?
Message 7939 of 8,129
FocusedAndDetermined
Senior Contributor

Re: Garden Club Meeting - January 2014


@DaniBananiie wrote:

@myjourney wrote:

@DaniBananiie wrote:

@myjourney wrote:

@DaniBananiie wrote:

Smiley Happy Hey all!


Hey Dani 

Welcome to the Friday Night Social


Hey MJ.


I need you to answer tonight's question Smiley Wink

And how's my client? Lol


"How do you know when it's time to stop using cards and use cash and debit instead?"

 

Hmmm...my answer would be when you're over your head in credit or when you cannot controling your spending via credit cards. Like for example, I know if I bring my Discover card to The Limited, I won't spend what i budget myself to spend. If I only bring let's say $100, I'll only spend $100. I actually do stuff like this for Christmas if I hve to physically go to a store to buy gifts. In some cases when people cannot stick to a budget via credit, it's best to carry cash.  

 

 

 


It's good you know how to restrain yourself.  Do whatever works best for you.

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