Originally Posted by
Omnipotent
That isn't a very accurate statement. Cash leaves no paper trail, I NEVER use cash for anything. Debit for everything so I can keep track of what I spend, where, what time. Besides, notice how much you spend? You are more likely to buy more things with 100 dollars in cash than you are with a debit card and no cash.
Edit: At the above poster, you say keep receipts. Wouldn't it be easier to just use debit to keep track? I use my card 3-4x a day, I don't want a receipt for a 89c pack of gum I bought just to keep track of things.