You know the old saying: “Cash is king.” But with cash transactions in decline, “Plastic is preferred” would be a more accurate adage these days. In 2011, cash transactions made up 27 percent of point of sale purchases. By 2017, that number is expected to plunge to 23 percent.
Credit Cards Preferred: Cash To Decline to Just 23% of Purchases
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4107 days ago
As a personal side-note: I look forward to the day when I visit America again and give 1 American silver dollar (1 troy ounce) as a tip for a great service at a restaurant, coffee shop, etc.
"silver is the money of gentlemen" - Norm Franz.