Cash

Paying For The Condo Rental Without Using A Credit Card

I received an email from a reader, asking if I planned to to pay for our condo rental with cash (or check).  Of course! Here’s how I did it.  First, I found the condominium that I wanted to rent.  I emailed the property management company and asked if I could pay with a check.  They assured me that I could,…

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Cash, Credit, Money Management

Preparing For Life Without A Credit Card

I made a decision two years ago to stop using my credit card. Here’s how I prepared for life without a credit card. I established a $1000 emergency fund. Instead of using my credit card to pay for unexpected expenses, I use my emergency fund funds. I needed to remove the “need” to use credit card. If I have an…

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