Survey Results: Chase Bank Tries to Pull a Fast One
by Scott Bilker
Last email newsletter I recounted my experience of handling Chase Bank when they attempted to deceive me. Many DebtSmart readers voiced their opinion about the article and the Chase letter. You'll certainly want to hear from those who agree and disagree, plus add your comments to my article or comment about other people's responses!
Band Instruments
by Gary Foreman
I just read your article about the rent to own question. Your examples are easy ones. What about the difficult ones - namely school band instruments? I read somewhere that the rule of thumb is if they are going to play the instrument for more than 2 years it's cheaper to buy. If they play it for less than 2 years it's cheaper to rent... --Mary
DebtSmart Email Newsletter: 2/27/02
by DebtSmart Email Newsletter
In This Issue; Cool Stats Letter from the Publisher; Your Responses to "Chase Bank Tries To Pull a Fast One" Write Your Financial Profile; Household Math™ Band Instruments Immediate Access To Your Credit Score New Low-Rate Card Budgeting 101 Don't Let Other People's Walls Fence You In; DebtSmart Resources; Subscribe/Disclaimer Information
How to get your children "brand free"
by Gregory Thomas
How often have you heard: "I want Lunchables because EVERYONE eats them at lunch!" "Come on mom, these cool pants only cost $80." "Dad, everyone has a Playstation II, I need one too!" "I need 2 sodas and 2 bags of chips everyday!" Certainly, we as parents want to make our children happy and not deprive them of a delightful childhood, but who's to say that you must give in to every one of your child's requests.
Chase Bank Tries to Pull a Fast One (Conversation 2)
by Scott Bilker
Part 2: Supervisor argues about the fee. Rep: "Mr. Bilker thank you for holding the account supervisor Ms. Lett is on the line. You may go ahead." Scott: "Thank you Ms. Beers."
DebtSmart Email Newsletter: 2/13/02
by DebtSmart Email Newsletter
In This Issue; Cool Quote,s Letter from the Publisher; Chase Bank Tries To Pull a Fast One Payday Loans = Costly Cash; Survey: Response to Chase Bank Article Debt Makeover The Playing Field Has Been Leveled--and It's Time For You To Play Have You Freebied Today? Immediate Access To Your Credit Score Enron Lessons For The Little Guy How to Get Your Children "Brand Free"; DebtSmart Resources; Subscribe/Disclaimer Information
Enron Lessons for the Little Guy
by Gary Foreman
Much has already been written about the fall of Enron. Most has been on the political and business ramifications and deciding who to blame. I've been surprised to see that there hasn't been much that would help the average Joe protect himself from the next Enron. So let's see what lessons can be learned from the current mess.
Chase Bank Tries to Pull a Fast One
by Scott Bilker
How did Chase Bank attempt to trick me and maybe you? I strongly recommend that you read this entire article if you have ever done a balance transfer or you're thinking about doing a balance transfer! This article contains some details about my phone call to Chase Bank, copies of their letters, copies of my bank statement, and a response form so you can let me, and the world, know if this has ever happened to you!
Payday Loans = Costly Cash
by Federal Trade Commission
I just need enough cash to tide me over until payday. "GET CASH UNTIL PAYDAY! . . . $100 OR MORE . . . FAST." The ads are on the radio, television, the Internet, even in the mail. They refer to payday loans - which come at a very high price.
Chase Bank Tries to Pull a Fast One (Conversation 1)
by Scott Bilker
Part 1: First Rep removes the overlimit fee and argues about the fee. Rep: "Card member services. This is Ms. Beers, how may I help you?" Scott: "Hi, what was your name again?"
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