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Ireneparalegal · 12-12-2006, 06:17 PM

How are you paying for Christmas?

I pay cash for everything with the exception on-line purchases. I have made at least 8 on-line purchases and that won't affect me financially when the bill comes due. I feel better knowing that when I pay for things in cash, I won't have to deal with a huge credit card bill in January.

~LadyJess~ · 12-12-2006, 07:54 PM

I use cash or debit if I am at an actual store, however, I like to do as much Christmas shopping online as I can.

MsOrange · 12-12-2006, 08:04 PM

cash/debit

TJL · 12-12-2006, 08:27 PM

So far, I've been good. I've only used my Am Ex card for one small online purchase. The rest of my pruchases have been with my debit card.

I'm no longer allowed to use credit cards.

Ireneparalegal · 12-12-2006, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJL

So far, I've been good. I've only used my Am Ex card for one small online purchase. The rest of my pruchases have been with my debit card.

I'm no longer allowed to use credit cards.

Ohhh...i guess the invisible wife got to keep the credit cards then.

Number 9 Dream · 12-12-2006, 08:33 PM

I usually try to use cash for all my gift purchases, but if I'm in an absolute pinch, I'll use my credit card to buy stuff. I've only bought 2 gifts so far, so I'm kinda screwed and may end up using my credit card this year after all

sara · 12-12-2006, 09:25 PM

Cash, my dad has always drilled it in me that if you don't have the cash for it you don't need it. The only non online credit card purchase I've ever made was for my bridesmaid dress for my brother's wedding in April.

Brieannas21 · 12-12-2006, 09:43 PM

I use debit or checks I don't carry cash on me anymore, and I try to use my credit cards little as possible.

dawsongirl · 12-12-2006, 10:00 PM

Credit. I'm broke.

tdf4077 · 12-12-2006, 10:25 PM

i've been able to do all but 1 using cash/debit...there's still a couple i have to get, so i'm just waiting for pay day

Janice · 12-13-2006, 10:46 PM

Always cash. I hate debt with a passion.

gidgetgrape · 12-13-2006, 11:03 PM

Cash/debit cards. I'm always looking for sales and discounts to maximize my funds.

Courtnee · 12-13-2006, 11:15 PM

cash. I don't have a credit card.

moeee · 12-14-2006, 12:14 AM

Im paying with Cash.

Brad Russ · 12-14-2006, 08:00 PM

Always cash!! I rarely use my credit card for anything other then online stuff.

12-12-2006, 06:17 PM	#1
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Christmas shopping...Cash or Credit???? How are you paying for Christmas? I pay cash for everything with the exception on-line purchases. I have made at least 8 on-line purchases and that won't affect me financially when the bill comes due. I feel better knowing that when I pay for things in cash, I won't have to deal with a huge credit card bill in January.
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12-12-2006, 07:54 PM	#2
~LadyJess~ Football Chick Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Location: At the Shamrock doing shots with Mo Posts: 8,260	I use cash or debit if I am at an actual store, however, I like to do as much Christmas shopping online as I can.
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12-12-2006, 08:27 PM	#4
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	So far, I've been good. I've only used my Am Ex card for one small online purchase. The rest of my pruchases have been with my debit card. I'm no longer allowed to use credit cards.
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12-12-2006, 08:33 PM	#6
Number 9 Dream That '70s Girl Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5,875	I usually try to use cash for all my gift purchases, but if I'm in an absolute pinch, I'll use my credit card to buy stuff. I've only bought 2 gifts so far, so I'm kinda screwed and may end up using my credit card this year after all
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12-12-2006, 09:25 PM	#7
sara Member Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2002 Location: grandville michigan Posts: 2,296	Cash, my dad has always drilled it in me that if you don't have the cash for it you don't need it. The only non online credit card purchase I've ever made was for my bridesmaid dress for my brother's wedding in April.
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12-12-2006, 08:04 PM	#3
MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	cash/debit

12-12-2006, 09:43 PM	#8
Brieannas21 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 05, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 9,792	I use debit or checks I don't carry cash on me anymore, and I try to use my credit cards little as possible.

12-12-2006, 10:00 PM	#9
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	Credit. I'm broke.

12-12-2006, 10:25 PM	#10
tdf4077 JaJa Senior Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,678	i've been able to do all but 1 using cash/debit...there's still a couple i have to get, so i'm just waiting for pay day
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12-13-2006, 10:46 PM	#11
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Always cash. I hate debt with a passion.

12-13-2006, 11:03 PM	#12
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,505	Cash/debit cards. I'm always looking for sales and discounts to maximize my funds.

12-13-2006, 11:15 PM	#13
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	cash. I don't have a credit card.
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12-14-2006, 12:14 AM	#14
moeee Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 31, 2003 Posts: 40,094	Im paying with Cash.

12-14-2006, 08:00 PM	#15
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	Always cash!! I rarely use my credit card for anything other then online stuff.
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