I’ll never pay interest again. Bought a new phone last night, wanted me to finance and sign a 2 year contract. Got my own cheaper phone service, no contract, and no payments!
Truer words were never spoken. Was a time in the 1960’s when banks offered reproductions of artistic masterpieces on canvas with wood stretchers if one opened a savings account with $5. Interest rates were up to 6% and higher. Opened 2 accounts, and earned a fair amount toward the future over the next 10 years.
Well, that interest rate disappeared like fog in the desert, but the 2 paintings have weathered nearly 60 years in our family. They still look like a better deal than anything a bank can offer these days.
Come to think of it, supermarkets used to offer free china with each purchase. Now a US grocery chain has a added a department for stylish [their word] clothing and furniture, but nothing is free about it.
enigmamz about 2 years ago
As in, they only take physical gold for payment.
The dude from FL Premium Member about 2 years ago
I’ll never pay interest again. Bought a new phone last night, wanted me to finance and sign a 2 year contract. Got my own cheaper phone service, no contract, and no payments!
sandpiper about 2 years ago
Truer words were never spoken. Was a time in the 1960’s when banks offered reproductions of artistic masterpieces on canvas with wood stretchers if one opened a savings account with $5. Interest rates were up to 6% and higher. Opened 2 accounts, and earned a fair amount toward the future over the next 10 years.
Well, that interest rate disappeared like fog in the desert, but the 2 paintings have weathered nearly 60 years in our family. They still look like a better deal than anything a bank can offer these days.
Come to think of it, supermarkets used to offer free china with each purchase. Now a US grocery chain has a added a department for stylish [their word] clothing and furniture, but nothing is free about it.
The Reader Premium Member about 2 years ago
That is part of their golden rules!
Aussie Down Under about 2 years ago
Mine is platinum with a great limit and low interest rate. It helps to be retired bank staff.
zerotvus about 2 years ago
I don’t have one……..
mr , b about 2 years ago
are you sure it is not the inflation rate , OH wait that has been Officially reduced . NEVER MIND carry on
Twelve Badgers in a Suit Premium Member about 2 years ago
Don’t give the banks ideas.
Doug K about 2 years ago
“I’ve lost interest in banking here anymore – I’ll give you credit for that.”
uniquename about 2 years ago
That doesn’t rate as very interesting.
amxchester about 2 years ago
Look at what car manufacturers are doing, regarding fees to use your own car features!Any spineless politicians gonna take them on?
InTraining about 2 years ago
HOW did Frankie get a gold card in the first place…?
locake about 2 years ago
Oops! He was not supposed to tell the customer that.
William Stoneham Premium Member about 2 years ago
What an epiphany! That explains so much!
briggs.roy078 about 2 years ago
Shaz-bot!
kaycstamper about 2 years ago
Ha, that’s about like it!