Originally posted by Kidd
I wish I had the power or the dedication and skill necessary to be the one responsible for the next big change in financial security! I guess only time will tell. I have thought about leaving cards behind; but, I really hate dealing with cash... Although I have been seriously considering going 50/50 on my savings. Half in bank; 25% in a safe at home and 25% at another location.
So, well I am still using cards; I just have my account set up to notify me [ via text and two different email address ] of any changes over a $1. I figure as long as they can't login to my account to change the information (or notifications ). I should be able to notice any questionable changes in my account right away and get a hold of my bank.
Going from electronic money/transfers to dealing with cash was worth in my opinion. But at first I hated dealing with cash as well. And I rarely leave any money in the bank, the interest rates are too low to see any gains from it. If I had to estimate I have about 25% of my money in the bank and the rest in a safe and I just get what I plan on spending from my safe.
I'm sure my bank offers online notifications of changes etc, but I've already committed myself to the cash life. I probably would have gone that route if I looked into it some more prior to going to cash. :p