Many people in the U.S. get by with limited banking and credit, so consumer businesses are used to dealing with them. Try letting go of the importance of some o

Many people in the U.S. get by with limited banking and credit, so consumer businesses are used to dealing with them. Try letting go of the importance of some of the things you are worried about and it might not be as bad as you think. All those businesses that want your SSN will usually accept a deposit instead (yes, even the "big evil" companies that demand it, they will often relent quickly and accept a deposit instead). Get a prepaid phone (again, no SSN). Theoretically, yes, there are lots of problems with banks and credit agencies. But in practice, they don't often interfere with your life if you use them sparingly.