Let's see, I didn't have help from mom and dad to pay for college and I didn't work 24 hours a day to pay tuition so yes. I also completed a Master's program in the same fashion, so yes.

Most people that I encoutner that have no debt either A: financed tuition through their folks, or B: didn't go to college at all.If it weren't for loans, I would have been on the street, no books, no water, gas, food. The good thing is, I work in non profit right now, and my loans are deffered - I don't make enough money. So I'm not losing sleep.

My credit card debt is very low (maybe 100?). I like to use the real dough for that. Although I use one card for rewards, but always pay it off.

jone70 said:

maybe he didn't have the funds....???

I've ordered on line, rented cars, bought plane tickets, concert tickets...NEVER had any issue. but I got money in the account so maybe that's why.
[Edited 9/29/09 8:47am]

Shorty said:

That is all I have in my purse. I never use a credit card. Sure many many times I wish I had the guts to splurge on something great and out of the ordinary. But the feeling of not having all that debt is a even better feeling.

Shorty said:

He had the money, but that's irrelevant. When he called to inquire, they flat out said they don't accept debit cards. Also, RodeoSchro had a similiar issue when he visited New York. See post #10 on this thread. Some businesses simply don't take debit cards.

jone70 said:

That was my understanding.

No

jone70 said:

well....I've had and used mine for nearly 8 years now with NEVER a problem. NYC is it's own world I guess
NO, you can't use money you DO have you can only use money you DON'T have...ok...that makes soooo much sense.
[Edited 9/29/09 10:06am]

NDRU said:

I know someone who was in your exact position.

She had it done in Mexico.

She got a mini-vacation and a top set of front teeth for less than just the teeth here.

PurpleJedi said:

with all that dental work you'd need a vacation, too!