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by Flexo on April 25, 2007

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Hey Bank of America! Your ATM Gave Me A Fake $20
Wealth Junkie (who has a blog) received a fake $20 on a routine ATM trip, and didn’t know it was fake until a Costco employee informed him. He brought it back to the bank and they apologized.

What is a Secured Credit Card?
People with bad credit or no credit, who don’t qualify for some reason for a regular credit card, can sometimes qualify for a secured credit card. They must pay a deposit, and the company will extend a credit line for the amount of that deposit. Watch out for fees, though.

Top 5 Online Banks for Customer Satisfaction
Wachovia, Washington Mutual, Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo make the top of the list for customer service.

Target: Nintendo DS Lite On Sale With No Discount
How is this for misleading? The products are being marked as “on sale,” but there is no discount.

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