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Re: Check Your ING Direct Overdraft Protection

Lauren — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:30:31 -0000

Mine was reduced to $25. Frankly it is a bit inconvenient to me as well, as I only use that account for any unexpected medical payments I may have to make POS. I had my cash in there, plus 250 overdraft, and felt very comfortable leaving my credit card at home when going to the dentist, eye doctor, or doctor. I just withdrew the necessary money from my short term emergency fund and was done with it, no credit card involved.

Not too happy with ING these days. I've already moved my long term savings to E Trade with no problems so far. I will most definitely not be using their services as they become more and more like a brick and mortar bank, which they originally sought to provide an alternative to.

Re: giving gifts in the office

Lauren — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:14:51 -0000

I have to agree with the ridiculousness of this. In the past 9 months that I've been at my current job, I've been asked for at least $60 for two employees only - the managers of our branch. Anniversaries, birthdays, and Christmas. They're the highest paid of the bunch. It'd be one thing if I actually got to be a part of the gift giving - like signing a card, witnessing the exchange, or even knowing what the hell they got - but I never have been. This is in addition to the $40 "social committee" fee we have to pay every 6 months, too.

I think I need a gift, for putting up with it. Funny, I didn't even get a card for my birthday.

Re: a brief foray into political what-ifs

Lauren — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:31:06 -0000

Hear hear! Great post!