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Andy started a discussion in Other on Jul 21st 2012

Credit Unions Vs. Banks - The Choice is Clear

Obviously, banks and credit unions offer a lot of overlapping services. Both banks and credit unions take in deposits, administer checking and savings accounts, issue credit and debit cards, and provide home loans in addition to consumer loans. Read more

Zachary started a discussion in Technology on Jun 25th 2012

I'm a person, not a bank: tweeters mistakenly bombard @natwest

Poor Natalie Westerman getting confused for National Westminster Bank (UK), and tweeted at all day long about their poor customer service and other problems. She repeatedly redirects but I guess if I was getting these tweets I'd just make a new twitter account at some point. It's not going to get any better soon, Natalie. Thinking about it, I'd feel much worse for anyone named bofa.

deboraljimenezface started a discussion in Investing on Jul 31st 2012

What Wonder is This?!

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alex started a discussion in News on Apr 15th 2012

What's a Mom Worth in 2012? Study shows stay-at-home worth $112K

Compensation comparison website, Salary.com asked thousands of stay-at-home moms to complete a detailed survey about how they spend their days managing a household and raising children Read more

mirijohn started a discussion in Hot Deals on Apr 20th 2012

Looking for the best deal of100,000 points for a credit card with mileage benefits.

Tadas started a discussion in Technology on Aug 8th 2012

Square Partners With Starbucks Taking Over All US Credit/Debit Card Transactions

Zachary started a discussion in Technology on Apr 19th 2012

Startup firm BranchOut trying to out-link LinkedIn

Anyone feel like this idea has been done already -- ad nauseam? I just feel like everyone is trying to "take advantage" of Facebook's users. The future is not a million little widgets on your Facebook page. Read more

WillyStaley started a discussion in Technology on Mar 1st 2012

Salon: I fell for a Craigslist job scam

This is an interesting read. You really have to wonder how people continue to be fooled by the promises of riches for filling out surveys online. But desperation can really cloud your judgement, as Spata makes clear. Read more

alex started a discussion in Other on Jul 17th 2012

Breaking Bad's Walter White Networth

With one of television's greatest shows back in rotation this weekend, I found this infographic pretty entertaining. Read more

Marina started a discussion in News on May 3rd 2012

Rant Warning: "The Man Who Quit Money" is STUPID

Daniel Suelo is currently making headlines for his abandonment of money and to that I say, "SO WHAT!" This guy is doing what homeless people have been doing for ages. Read more

alex started a discussion in News on Oct 26th 2011

Top one percent of America see loss in value as high as 50%

Read this article on the plane today, and had to post it. Interesting story about a family whose value has dropped as much as 50% (note: climbing back up). They are in a class that is called the "High Beta Rich". Read more

Marina started a discussion in Hot Deals on Apr 17th 2012

Free Stuff on Tax Day!

Hey! These restaurants want to reward you for getting your taxes together! Granted most of them will result in a heart attack down the line, but hey! Free stuff! Read more

alex started a discussion in News on Mar 8th 2012

Wells Fargo to charge $7 fee on more checking accounts

Excuse the iPad photo, not sure why this image is pulling with the link, but a heads up to all Wells Fargo checking account members. The unavoidable $7 maintenance fee test is currently being rolled out to additional states. Read more

adamepica started a discussion in Questions on Mar 19th 2012

where to even consider opening an account this time around?

I am 24, own and manage on my own all matters of a small business. I am on the road for consults most days of the week all over my State of Michigan, as well into others states. Credit Unions dont work for me as then I have to be in the location to handle matters, and service centers they end up having delays, cant do, fees found out days later, and more. Found that out while in NY and hundreds of miles from a nearest such center and needed to handle something to prevent a large fee hitting and despite calling nothing was done. Read more

WillyStaley started a discussion in News on Dec 15th 2011

Cops In Texas Are Pulling Drivers Over To Give Them Gift Cards

Drive well in Ft. Worth, TX? You might get pulled over and handed a gift card for being such an upstanding citizen. Read more

Simon started a discussion in Smart Spending on Oct 6th 2011

Costco to Raise Annual Membership Fees By 10%

Costco members in the United States and Canada will experience a 10% increase in annual membership fees starting November 1. Read more

Carolyn started a discussion in News on Dec 5th 2011

5 Things Your Business Can Learn From A Rapper

Some wise words from the people over at AmEx on the similarities between hip hop and start up culture. Read more

cookiecutter started a discussion in Other on Apr 30th 2012

Here's a good one :)!

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alex started a discussion in News on Oct 30th 2011

Consumers upset by Redbox decision to hike DVD kiosks rentals

First Netflix and now Redbox. It seems consumers are just not hearing any price hikes these days. Coinstar, the parent company of Redbox saw shares fall 7 percent on Friday, one day after the company, announced that it will raise fees at its DVD rental kiosks to $1.20 from $1 per rental. Read more

WillyStaley started a discussion in News on Oct 27th 2011

How OWS confuses and ignores Fox News and the pundit class.

Slate's SCOTUS reporter, Dahlia Lithwick, has an interesting take on OWS' apparent lack of a coherent message: their message is straightforward but the mainstream media is ill-equipped to report on it. Read more