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Have you heard of the Five Dollar Challenge? (See below.)




  Just in time for the new year, I stumbled across this yesterday, and I have decided to implement it beginning two days from now.  I plan to report the results if we’re all still here on January 1st, 2021.
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Posted - December 30, 2019
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  • 8214
    It's a great idea. 
      December 30, 2019 9:07 AM MST
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  • I love that idea, it would have worked better for me back in the olden days though when I actually used cash. 
      December 30, 2019 10:00 AM MST
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  • 6023
    ... put away every credit/debit card that comes into your possession?  lol
      December 30, 2019 11:49 AM MST
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  • 10026
    Where I live, they almost don't take cash.  You MUST use your debit.
      December 30, 2019 2:16 PM MST
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  • 6023
    I think it would be funny to take a $50 or $100 bill to one of the local fast-food places that refuse to accept them ... then sue them when they refuse to accept it as "full and legal tender for all debts public and private".  LOL
      December 31, 2019 10:35 AM MST
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  • 10026
    Good point.  Now-a-days, it is almost impossible not to use your debit or credit card. 
      December 30, 2019 2:11 PM MST
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  • 53524

      (Now-a-days Nowadays)
      December 30, 2019 11:06 PM MST
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  • 46117
    If I did that, I would have that amount in about 6 months and I would be broke.  I see a lot of fives in my field.  Tips are typically a 20 or 4 5's.  
      December 30, 2019 10:02 AM MST
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  • 10026
    I need to rethink my bartending skills and utilize my touch skills.  
    WAIT! I was told by my parents and Don if I were to do that I would get myself in too much trouble.
    Not because of my talents, per say, but because of my trust.  
    You are my hero.  I can't separate helping and being taken advantage of.

      December 30, 2019 2:14 PM MST
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  • 23641
    Maybe I'll give it a try, too.

    At the least, you and I know we don't need five bucks to buy mayonnaise nor coffee.
    :)
      December 30, 2019 10:02 AM MST
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  • 53524

      And better than that, it also makes sure those ghouls at the Duty Free shops don’t get one red cent out of us. 

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      December 30, 2019 11:12 PM MST
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  • 16826
    We do - but not like that. The trick is to spread it THIN - the kid in that pic has enough on each slice to do a whole loaf of bread.
      December 30, 2019 11:25 PM MST
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  • 17614
    I like the idea but I never have any cash coming in and out of my wallet.  I just don't keep it anymore.   A $20 bill in my wallet may not get cashed for a month.
      December 30, 2019 2:24 PM MST
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  • 10026
    Long ago, I used to take all my change from my bartending/cocktailing shifts and put it in a 5-gallon glass jug. The type of jug you use to brew beer.  It was heavy when left empty. It was awkward and I could barely lift it alone. It would be impossible with change.  I did this intentionally. In times of really NOT needing it but really wanting something, I wouldn't be tempted.
    Granted, I knew If I tipped it sideways I could get the change out but did I really need that "thing" or was I really JUST thinking I did?
    Then I met Don and somehow, it didn't seem so important anymore.  It just filled and filled and filled some more until it was almost to the top.
    Neither of us kept much track of it until it came time to cash the coins.
    Lifting it together or individually was an impossibility. Instead, we turned it on its' side and together, slowly, started to empty the joy of saved money.
    It was a good thing because we did need it.  We were moving to Key West and needed every cent we had.

    It is the same idea you have. :)  It does work and is very rewarding.
    Now-a-days, I'm not sure the dollar is worth as much as it was back then.  Saving 5 of them instead of saving coins is a better idea to reach that rewarding goal.

    This post was edited by Merlin at December 30, 2019 3:29 PM MST
      December 30, 2019 2:34 PM MST
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  • 53524


     (its’ side its side)
     (Now-a-days Nowadays)
      December 30, 2019 11:05 PM MST
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