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Persistence Pays Off

by Kelly Whalen on December 10, 2009. Consumer 16 comments.

This article is presented by Kelly Whalen, Consumerism Commentary staff writer. As consumers we often face situations that are both expensive and frustrating. These can be problems of our own doing, such as overdraft fees or closing of an inactive credit card, or problems that are caused by the company’s we are paying, like a credit ... Continue reading this article…

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Verify Funds on That Check Before You Cash It

by Smithee on May 12, 2009. Banking 14 comments.

While working at Bank of America, I learned a magic phrase that I hadn’t heard before: “verify funds.” When someone writes you a check (I know, it’s 2009, but even I use them sometimes for plumbers or whatnot), you may feel uncomfortable about whether the check author has enough money to cover it. If you’ve ever ... Continue reading this article…

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