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My dad told me cash is a pain for emergencies and it got me thinking
Honestly, we were talking last week after my flat tire and I had to borrow $150 from him because my cash was at home. He said 'What if I wasn't here? A card is just safer for that stuff.' Ngl, it hit different because he's usually on my side about avoiding debt. So, is the safety net of a card worth breaking the cash-only rule for real emergencies?
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rosel835mo ago
Your dad has a point about being stranded. What's your actual emergency plan if your cash isn't on you? Do you have a separate card with a low limit you only touch for real problems?
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nancy_garcia635mo ago
My emergency plan is a twenty dollar bill taped inside my phone case. It's survived three phone upgrades and two washing machine incidents, so I guess it's pretty committed to the job.
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stellac973mo ago
My mate Jenna had her wallet stolen at a train station and spent six hours trying to find a payphone because her cash was gone too. She keeps a prepaid card with $50 on it in her glovebox now.
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