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Mar
2008
Banker Says, “I’ve Lost My Job. I’m Such a Loser.” — “No You’re Not!”, I Say
Posted by Steve Rhode as Business Failures
If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed right now, before you forget, to get the latest posts. Thanks for visiting!Over recent weeks the words ‘credit crunch’ have been all over the financial headlines, and the effects of the turmoil that has hit the financial ...[Read More]
31
Mar
2008
It’s Clear. Banks Come First. UK Consumers Come Last.
Posted by Steve Rhode as Banking
Okay Chancellor Alistair Darling, you’ve got me stumped. How is manipulating the IVA market to exclude and block consumers from equal access to an IVA not as important as a little sub-prime loan fiasco? Just a few days ago Darling announced that the Financial Services Authority (FSA) would ...[Read More]
31
Mar
2008
When is Someone Black or African-American?
Posted by Steve Rhode as Just Me Talking
I’m probably insane for actually writing about this but following-up my recent post on race in the race, I want to admit that I am utterly confused about what to say. When is someone black or African-American? Is Barack Obama a Kenyan-Kansasian? Part of this is political correctness gone ...[Read More]
31
Mar
2008
Stressful Monday Hottie Pic - Lindsay Lohan
Posted by Steve Rhode as Stressful Monday
Here is this weeks stressful hottie picture of the week. The whole point of the stressful hottie picture of the week is to make you smile, so smile dammit. ----- If you enjoyed this post be sure to grab the RSS feed or get posts by email so you don't miss a bit of what's to come. Steve ...[Read More]
31
Mar
2008
Lap-Dance Clubs to be Called Sex Encounter Establishments in UK
Posted by Steve Rhode as Just Me Talking, Marketing
I couldn’t pass on this news out of the U.K. today. A new study out by the Fawcett Society says the practice of entertaining clients in lap-dancing clubs is increasingly commonplace in the City of London. The manifesto, entitled Sexism and the City, condemns the “widespread” ...[Read More]
31
Mar
2008
10,739 Expected to Lose Jobs in UK Financial Services Industry
Posted by Steve Rhode as Banking, Business Failures
Forecasts out today are predicting dark days ahead for London’s banking and financial services sector. It is estimated that upwards of 10,000-11,000 jobs will be lost by employees of banks, building societies and insurance companies. This comes as a direct result of the invasive and ...[Read More]
30
Mar
2008
The Strange Guy Who Gives Financial Advice
Posted by Steve Rhode as Just Me Talking
The following search phrase that someone just used to find this blog have me scratching my head. “the strange guy who gives financial advice” Thanks, I think? I’m not sure if I should be thrilled that I’ve made an impression or worried that my view of financial reality ...[Read More]
30
Mar
2008
PayPal - An Example of How a Company Can Ruin Perfectly Good Customer Service
Posted by Steve Rhode as Business Advice, Business Failures, Customer Service
You know, I remember the good old days when PayPal used to actually provide great customer service. Sure there were some rough edges now and again but compared to the service they deliver now, they were brilliant. It absolutely astounds me how a company like PayPal with Google Checkout wanting to ...[Read More]
29
Mar
2008
I Am An Imperfect White Man in an Imperfect and Divided Debtor World
Posted by Steve Rhode as Just Me Talking
Recently, presidential candidate Barack Obama, a black man running for the highest office in America, gave a tremendous speech about the racial issues that continue to fester and simmer in America. An being a proud American, it made me think back about my up bringing and my values. I have nothing ...[Read More]
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Mar
2008
Citibank Staff Incompetence Costs Me $1,000 and Leaves My Wife Stranded for a Weekend in Philly
Posted by Steve Rhode as Banking
I debated about sharing this story with you but upon reflection it is a good example about what is missing in American banking today, commonsense and customer service. A Citigroup news release out a few hours ago announced a new boss of the U.S. consumer retail banking operations. NEW YORK ...[Read More]
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Mar
2008
Thrifty Versus Frugal
Posted by Steve Rhode as Saving Money
This guest post is by S.B. from the Be Thrifty Like Us blog. I visited her blog the other day and was very impressed with her shopping trip where she got all her stuff for free, and a penny back. Not that is someone worth learning from. Steve Steve contacted me to write a guest post about ...[Read More]
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Mar
2008
American’s Facing Debt: In Their Own Words
Posted by Steve Rhode as Bankruptcy, Debt Collection, Foreclosure, Medical
The CNN website has been running an extended series that lets you peak inside the debt situations of some American families. The continue to add more photos and profiles to their feature and it makes for some very interesting reading. Story after story is like a case study in financial situations ...[Read More]
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Mar
2008
Citigroup Credit Card Boss Breaks Some Eggs. Gets Shown Door.
Posted by Steve Rhode as Banking, Business Failures, Credit Cards
Not that long ago I wrote about how Egg bank in the U.K., a part of Citigroup, had kicked 161,000 cardholders to the curb and terminated their credit cards. For many the only crime they were guilty of was paying thei credit cards in full and not making Egg more money. As even an unborn child ...[Read More]
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Mar
2008
Military Returning from Iraq and Afghanistan to Fight Frontline Battles With Debt
Posted by Steve Rhode as Military Money Issues
News the other day of the 4,000 American solider killed in battle in Iraq reminded me yet again of the tremendous sacrifice the soldiers, sailor and airmen that protect us face. This sacrifice is not measured in terms of explosive force or sniper accuracy on patrol, but also in taking financial ...[Read More]
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Mar
2008
Stressful Monday Hottie Pic - Jessica Alba
Posted by Steve Rhode as Stressful Monday
Here is this weeks stressful hottie picture of the week. I realize that we’ve already had a Jessica picture but this one was too good to pass up. The whole point of the stressful hottie picture of the week is to make you smile, so smile dammit. ----- If you enjoyed this post be sure to ...[Read More]
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