On my late husband’s birthday, I want to pay for every customer at his favorite restaurant. Is this a good idea?
MarketWatch· Quentin Fottrell· Sep 11, 2026 · 11:15 AM
“I’m concerned that my card issuers might freeze or flag the cards when they suddenly see an extraordinary number of transactions.”
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