Saved by My Credit Card

Saved by My Credit Card
Credit cards can offer an extra layer of protection in many situations. Thom Holmes/Unsplash
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Have I got a story for you, and when I say “you,” I refer primarily to my readers who are having a difficult time understanding why I do not use a debit card. I am careful to always pay with a credit card when making a large purchase, when I order something online or put up a deposit for goods or services to be delivered in the future.

Several years ago, we purchased a dishwasher for our son’s wedding gift as part of his kitchen remodel. I shopped like crazy for this unusual unique-size model. Surprisingly, I found it online at Amazon -- through one of its affiliate sellers, a retailer located in Brooklyn, New York. It arrived within two weeks.

Mary Hunt
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