[Magdalen] Disappearing money - please pray

[Marion Thompson]

Some purchases like car rental and some pre-authorized payments can only 
be done with a credit card.  It varies.

Marion, a pilgrim

On 9/2/2015 10:37 AM, ME Michaud wrote:
> In the US, you can get your credit card company to go to bat as an
> ally when you buy something that doesn't make it through the
> warranty period. But debit cards don't do that.
>
> Some credit cards automatically extend the warranty period.
>
> I also like the fact that, should I return something, the credit
> revolves to the next billing date with a credit card. But with a
> debit card you have to wait (without the funds) until the credit
> comes through.
>
> Some credit cards cover insurance with car rentals, debit
> cards do not (that's a significant savings for me).
>
> -M
>
> On Wed, Sep 2, 2015 at 10:11 AM, Marion Thompson <marionwhitevale at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> My bank will cover the loss, and, anyway, there is a limit on how much
>> cash can be withdrawn in one day.  The bank also has a very good picture of
>> your normal use pattern.  Of course some may not like that, but it's a
>> protection, and a very good reason for telling the credit card issuer that
>> you are going away and roughly where and when so you don't run afoul of
>> their security measures.
>>
>> Marion, a pilgrim
>>
>>
>> On 9/2/2015 10:04 AM, James Handsfield wrote:
>>
>>> Because if a debit card is compromised, a thief can empty your account in
>>> seconds and it’s much more difficult to recover the loss.  With a credit
>>> card, one is able to contest any withdrawal or payment and most have a
>>> maximum $50 loss policy.
>>>
>>> “The worst form of corruption is acceptance of corruption.”  Herblock
>>>
>>> Jim Handsfield
>>> jhandsfield at att.net
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sep 2, 2015, at 9:31 AM, Marion Thompson <marionwhitevale at gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Any credit card is paid off in the month, but why ever not use a debit
>>>> card?  So much handier than having to shell out cash for gas or groceries
>>>> or whatever.  Oh, right, I forgot, I have a Sixty Plus account.  :-))
>>>>
>>>