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Re:Out of prison after 30 years and people telling him to fi... by adamrt on Friday March 19, 2021 @09:44AM (#26513215)
> Easier to keep track of the outgoing money.

It definitely is not. How is keeping track of random cash purchases in your head easier than a computer doing it for you automatically and instantly?

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Re:Out of prison after 30 years and people telling him to fi... by flohofwoe on Friday March 19, 2021 @09:52AM (#26513316)
Ok, technically I don't keep track of it in my head, but in my pocket. I start with a given amount of Euros in my pocket. Each purchase reduces that amount. If I want to check my current balance I reach into my pocket and see how much money is left. Checking this against the current date gives me a rough idea if I'm over- or under-budget.
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Re:Out of prison after 30 years and people telling him to fi... by PascLeRasc on Friday March 19, 2021 @10:12AM (#26513548)
But how do you sell your purchase data for a 1% discount this way?
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