A customer in line at my bank in Fresno said something that made me rethink cash

I was waiting to deposit a check last Friday and an older man in front of me, named Frank, was paying a bill with exact change. The teller asked if he wanted to set up auto-pay, and he said, 'No thanks, seeing the money leave my hand is the only way I remember I paid it.' It was a simple moment, but it stuck with me about how different people handle their money. Has anyone else seen older payment habits that actually work better for some folks?

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hayden_rivera1mo ago

Hey @ericnguyen, does Frank ever worry about losing track of cash if he misplaces his wallet?

adam_hernandez2mo ago

My grandma in Bakersfield still balances her checkbook by hand for the same reason.

ericnguyen2mo ago

Wow, Frank's method sounds like a great way to never accidentally pay your water bill twice!