I opened a bank account last month to get the $50 bonus. I received my first statement today and it had a $12 maintenance fee listed! I called up and explained that the account I signed up for was free everything, no fees. The rep agreed and said she would put through a credit right away. But I hung up wondering if they make this "mistake" on purpose, knowing that some (many?) people really don't pay close attention to the fees and don't challenge them. $12/month is highway robbery!
I had a great weekend shopping! I'm adding $10.63 to my challenge for coupon-train coupons and rebates that I used, and another $10 to my challenge for using my new commute today. I'm also gearing up for my big grocery trip later this week.
I took care of some paperwork today, completing my Eckerd and Walgreens rebates, completing a gas voucher and a voucher for a $30 Sprint phone card from Everyday Values. I need to cancel that membership tonight or tomorrow.
So an all-around pretty good day today.
New Total: $885.37/$2000
Outstanding items: $100 (Citi bonus 1), $100 (Citi bonus 2), $2 (Chandon rebate), $10 gas voucher (Jan-Mar), IDT Phone card(s)(?), $8 Tostitos rebate, 4.00 (Apr Walgreens), $.25 (Apr Eckerd), $5 (PNC gas voucher)
Coupon Train Savings Total: $10.08
Am I cycnical or what?
May 22nd, 2006 at 11:35 pm
May 23rd, 2006 at 12:35 am 1148340956
We have to be vigilant. it starts to feel intentional when you hear about it happening so often.
May 23rd, 2006 at 02:29 am 1148347772
May 23rd, 2006 at 06:29 am 1148362169
Good luck and keep calling. Remember to pull the trigger if you have to.