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In reply to the discussion: Bank of America considers checking account fee revamp [View all]Proud Public Servant
(2,097 posts)17. That's what I mean
And I don't think that's an unreasonable position, per se; banks are a business, not a public utility (though it would be nice if there was a public banking utility, like European post office banks). That's why I wonder if there's some law that prevents them from discriminating against low-balance customers, thus leading them to try this kind of end-run.
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didn't they JUST get burned for obnoxious fees? they forget quickly, don't they?
unblock
Mar 2012
#1
My prob is I can't figure out which giant corporation is the biggest douche. nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#5
I really can't see why anyone does business with BOA unless locked into them somehow. n/t
RKP5637
Mar 2012
#9
you're right, though it's $100,000. they build branches to attract high-net-worth individuals
unblock
Mar 2012
#41
The last straw for me was a recent "overdraft protection" notice saying
FailureToCommunicate
Mar 2012
#14
According to Robin Meade's report this morniing, some customers may have already
99 Percent Sure
Mar 2012
#30
soooooooooooooooo glad I left those greedy bastiges last year ! Hello credit union ! nt
steve2470
Mar 2012
#39