Barbara Bartlein
- http://www.thepeoplepro.com
Barbara Bartlein
- http://www.thepeoplepro.com
Filed under: Health, Consumer Complaints
My family has been trying for weeks to get the H1N1 vaccine but the few clinics that have been held around the Milwaukee area have been mobbed. Filed under: Health, Consumer Complaints
It was confirmed a world wide pandemic almost six months ago, and a national medical emergency last week, but where are the shots for the H1N1 vaccine? With widespread infection in 46 states, school closings, and employees missing work, it would be nice to have the H1N1 vaccine about now.Filed under: Credit, Consumer Complaints, Credit Reports
Stopped at my local Shell station recently to fill up my van. I have used my Shell MasterCard for almost six years due to the discount that it offers for Shell purchases.
Much to my surprise, the pump refused to authorize my card and said, "See Attendant."
Well, I HATE going into the stations, that is part of the reason I like to pay at the pump. I talked with the attendant who informed me that my card was declined.
What? I have never missed a payment, never been late, and always paid my balance in full. I quickly got on the phone to the credit card company who informed me that a "recent full review of my credit resulted in the cancellation of my card." When I tried to press them as to what was the issue, they suggested I review my credit information. I informed them that it would have been nice to know I was canceled BEFORE I went to the gas station to get the gas. She said, "A letter will be coming shortly."
Since both of my college kids are on my gas card, I quickly got calls from them wondering if we were going into bankruptcy. I dodged their questions while I looked up my credit information on the internet. Yes, there was a very old bill that I had refused to pay because I didn't owe it from 2006, but also a recent entry from Boston Store. Now, I have no idea why Boston Store reported me to the credit agencies. I don't owe them money, paid them on time, and have never missed a payment.
Filed under: Budgets, Debt, Ripoffs and Scams, Saving Money, Wealth, Recession
The ads are all over the TV and the Internet -- "Turn your gold into cash!"
All you have to do is call and they will send you an envelope to collect your "unused" jewelry and turn it into money. Some even show you how you can watch every step of the way to make sure your gold is handled "correctly."
Hang on to your jewelry box -- this may not be such a great deal.
There are hundreds of complaints registered against these companies, including Cash 4 Gold, Gold Kit and Get Gold Cash. Consumers are complaining that they have been fleeced and are sent a check for only a fraction of what the gold is worth. No kidding. It is amazing that people will simply send their jewelry trusting that they will be given a fair price. Once in the post box, you really have no control over what they will reimburse you.
Filed under: College, Debt, Career, School, Student Loans
Do you picture yourself in the future standing in front of about 20 little faces, filling their minds with the information that will make them successful in their lives? If so, teaching may be for you. Filed under: Budgets, Saving Money, Shopping, School
Four out of five Americans surveyed this summer by the National Retail Federation say the economy is affecting their plans for the new school year. Spending is expected to decline by 7.7% with many families planning to buy only what they need and shopping sales. Discount stores continue to be a favorite choice to find bargains, but the NRF survey found that drug stores are gaining in popularity for back to school items.Filed under: Borrowing, Budgets, Credit, Debt, Ripoffs and Scams, Recession, Consumer Complaints, Credit Reports
A full three-quarters of the payday industry's loan volume is generated by borrowers who, after repaying one payday loan, must take out another before their next paycheck, according to the Center for Responsible Lending.
The report examined the loan activity of the more than 80% of borrowers who take out more than one payday loan a year. The borrowers generally opened new loans soon after repaying the old one, with 87% of all new loans occurring during the next pay period.
Nearly 59 million loans totaling more than $20 billion fit this pattern, accounting for three-quarters of all payday loan volume, the study found. The loans resulted in $3.5 billion worth of fees each year.
Payday loans require borrowers to sign over their next paycheck in exchange for a cash advance of a few hundred dollars with an interest rate as high as 400%.
Filed under: Wealth, Celebs & Money
Michael Jackson was exploited while he was alive -- now it continues after his death. Family members cannot agree on where to bury him so his remains are presently being housed in Berry Gordy's crypt. Filed under: Sex Sells, Career, Relationships
Noticing a bit more cleavage at work? You're not aloneFiled under: Career, Recession, Stimulate US


I have a high amount of debt and have been thinking about debt consolidation. Can you explain how this works, and how it affects my FICO score?
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