Have I got a story for you, and when I say “you,” I refer primarily to my readers who are having a difficult time understanding why I do not use a debit card. I am careful to always pay with a credit card when making a large purchase, when I order something online or put up a deposit for goods or services to be delivered in the future.
Several years ago, we purchased a dishwasher for our son’s wedding gift as part of his kitchen remodel. I shopped like crazy for this unusual unique-size model. Surprisingly, I found it online at Amazon — through one of its affiliate sellers, a retailer located in Brooklyn, New York. It arrived within two weeks….