In an old South Park episode, the very un-PC creators laid out what girls should look for in a boyfriend. One “tell” that signaled for girls to move on was the un-sheathing of a debit card. It allegedly signaled that the male didn’t earn a lot of money. Funny? Readers can decide.
Still, the joke at the expense of debit cards is a reminder of how useful they are, particularly for those who earn a little bit less. Stop and consider this with credit cards well in mind. Credit cards are themselves marvels of capitalism. Think about it. With your Visa, MasterCard or American Express, you can literally traverse the world only to have your purchases financed. What a dream not just for credit-card holders, but also businesses.
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