That's why the federal government came up with the bill of rights
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It really doesn't matter if they printed the money or not. If all the banks collapsed at once from a major run, and the government tried to bail them all out with hyper inflation, that would then destroy the economy and the banking system any way.
I was with a credit union since I first opened a bank account. Their security is horrible though, and they're the only one I know of here.
I close my bank account without giving any personal information or identification, and everything I had to fill out was on my card.
So I could have stolen someone's card, closed their account and taken all their money.
If I could, I'd be with a credit union now. Although I am at least with a local bank.
Anyway, I'm really looking forward to this taken off 100%, and I think it will happen, given that they're still there after a month or something.
Go PEOPLE!
Surprising to see people champion the cause of economic self-destruction.
People are being arrested for trying to close bank accounts hur dur.
No.
It's still November 5th: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=281139538577206
LOL it says "something went wrong, we're working to get this fixed"?
Somehow when i saw the operation chas back page I swear it said October 17th. Meh. Sooner the better.
In fact, here's a post urging you to withdraw asap
http://opcashback.wordpress.com/2011...ng-opcashback/
I can't do anything but laugh at this thread.
I've never really had problems with my bank. I've been with Wells Fargo since 2003 and I have this credit card I opened up with them after I turned 18 and is the only credit card I ever applied for.
The problem I have with this company is that they are happy to announce these new apps or programs they have almost every time I log on to my online account, and they email me with the occasional offer and letting me know whenever my statement for the month is ready to check out. However, I was late once for one of my payments (which I know is my fault) and it completely went unheard of until I looked at my statement and it said $50 penalty for late payment. I wish I could have gotten a notice or something, but it just came up as a surprise when I looked at my statement. Plus $50 seems like a lot to not send me a email or something.
Everyday I think about switching to a credit union. Maybe November 5th will be the day. I should probably redeem my rewards first :shadewink:
Care to elaborate?
operation cash out is not an effective or good idea. The banks have a limit on what you can take out anyway. And there isn't enough physical cash for the money that people are suppose to have.
The problem is not banking the money. The problem starts when the currency is not backed by any value.
If you have inflation. You know the currency is is not being backed by value and is being fradulent.
Um, there is no limit on what you can take out if you close your bank account. You take all your money. And if they don't have it there, they HAVE to arrange to have it brought to you.
And that's only $50. Imagine what it would be like when you actually start buying expensive stuff. You could get $1000's of dollars of fees by surprise. That shouldn't be able to happen.
My philosophy is to only buy what you already have the money for. That's why I use a debit card.
http://www.megachan.net/cy/src/131527829123.jpg
> Implying any of the kids planning to participate in 'operation cash out' have any cash to take out.
Not if the bank fails (though in the UK you can get the government to compensate you for the first £85K per bank).
Credit cards can be useful in certain cases, as Mastercard/Visa/American Express are accepted all around the world, whereas debit cards tend to work at a more national/regional level. That said, with the increasing availability of Visa debit cards (which tie into the same system as a Visa credit card) means they're not required so much.Quote:
My philosophy is to only buy what you already have the money for. That's why I use a debit card.
Still, Credit Cards typically offer you much greater consumer protection in the event of fraudulent transactions, services gone wrong, etc, because it's not your money but the bank lending you credit so they take the risk.
Not purchasing what you can't afford is certainly an admirable stance though, and one I live by myself.
Lol, I think it's obvious, as Xei hyperbolically pointed out, these people don't have enough money to bankrupt the banks by withdrawing all their funds.
Hadn't thought about that. I just use paypal online. And I also just bought a prepaid credit card today, which is a lot safer since if you are hacked or have your number stolen, they can only use the small amount on your card. I only bought it to use for places which don't offer paypal payment method.
I don't think it's admirable. Just smart. Although I have been informed recently that it's difficult to get a home loan or something similar without having a credit history. And I don't know if I'd be able to buy a home outright haha Maybe I will though, as I plan to get somewhere cheap in the middle of nowhere.