The Consumerist
Some stuff I have learned while reading what has happened to other people.
Be careful who you bank with, as the big banks are trying to find ways to gouge you big time. Check out a small local bank and move your accounts to them. (This is not new)
Don't get a credit card with the same bank where you keep your money. Keep your savings account, if you have one, at a different bank than your checking account. Diversify!
Get a prepaid cell phone and forget about the telcos. They just find ways to over charge you.
If you have Comcast, find alternatives. Comcast does not want to help you, they just want your money. This is true of most companies that provide TV, phone service and broadband Internet, so good luck finding a good one!
Read the fine print before you sign the dotted line. Everywhere. For Everything. You can't believe everything a customer service representative tells you.
Oh yeah, one more thing. Folks who write to the consumerist are telling one side of the storey. (I am inclined to believe them though.)
One thing stands out. Big banks, big corporations, big companies will lie to you to get your business. Don't trust any of them. Once they have your money and if things aren't as promised, too bad for you.
I truly thank 'The Consumerist' for keeping me informed.
Martha
No comments:
Post a Comment