By: MoneySmartGuides
After I got myself into some debt after college, I went to a cash only lifestyle. Once I paid off my debt and was still using only cash, I slowly switched back to credit cards to get the rewards. I slowly went back in, and make it a point that whenever I made a purchase on my credit card, I would transfer the cash from my checking account to an account for my credit card. That way, I would always have the money to pay off the credit card.
By: Poor to Rich a Day at a Time
Oh yes, an empty wallet is very sobering LOL! I do think paying for things in cash almost always keeps one more conscious as it brings more emotion that we tie to cash, where a plastic card is more abstract and not near as "real" I think it is great you take cash from the bank for purchases!
By: Skint in the City
This is fascinating Carrie! Whilst I'm a long way from cash-only living I do try to take money, say £100, from the bank at a time and use that for all purchases eg food, fares, clothes etc, rather than putting these items on a card. That way, I'm far more conscious of what I'm spending, and potentially frittering away. Seeing an empty wallet is very sobering! Great to hear how it's working for you.