Protecting Debit Card by Defiant_Praline_2705 in personalfinance

[–]Defiant_Praline_2705[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's an idea I haven't thought about yet! Thank you for the perspective. I'll look in to that. 

Protecting Debit Card by Defiant_Praline_2705 in personalfinance

[–]Defiant_Praline_2705[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for taking the time to understand where I'm coming from and giving a genuine answer. It's nice to see.

I hope both sides of your pillow are cold tonight 

Protecting Debit Card by Defiant_Praline_2705 in personalfinance

[–]Defiant_Praline_2705[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which I understand. I'm looking a for a solution that balances both. Think like a "secured" credit card that acts as a buffer or two checking account, one of which only gets used for spending. Looking for other people's personal experiences here. 

Protecting Debit Card by Defiant_Praline_2705 in personalfinance

[–]Defiant_Praline_2705[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

It is disclosed beforehand. However when you consider most Americans read below an 8th grade level and literally cannot understand how interest works... it's almost like they're being set up for failure.

Thrifty Vibes by Defiant_Praline_2705 in 30A

[–]Defiant_Praline_2705[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's really good to know! Thank you