My bank account interest rates DROPPED while the country was enjoying
the long economic upswing (and rising interest rates) of the '90s. We
are dependent upon banks (checking accounts, fund transfers, etc.) just
like we're dependent upon oil.
Ronald Wong wrote:
>
> Now see.....same thing..if "everyone" would quit putting their money in the
> bank.....maybe something would happen. Everybody bitches about it but no
> one wants to give up any conveniences.
>
> As for interest rates, your savings rates aren't going to go up when the
> loan rates are going down. How do you think the banks make money?
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Andy Levy
> Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2001 10:14 AM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Gas Prices
>
> The problem with ATM fees is that we are being charged to get access to OUR
> OWN MONEY. I can't find a savings account with a decent interest rate
> anymore
> (used to see 3-4 percent, now I'm doing well if I'm over 2.5%). These fees,
> in my case, were added on after I'd been a loyal customer for several years.
> If you're stuck in a town without an ATM that your bank owns, you can enjoy
> spending $3 or more to withdraw your money. What does it matter to my bank
> whose ATM I use?
>
> Jack Paulson wrote:
>
> > I hear what you are saying. If this change in gas
> > prices make such a large difference in people's lives
> > it indicates other problems. The gas price is just a
> > symtom (sp?) of there problem.
> >
> > A person should have considered a fuel efficent
> > automobile if gas prices are an issue. One more
> > example of peopel not taking responsibility for their
> > actions. A result of the "I'm a victum mentality."
> >
> > In Europe & most developed nations the price of gas is
> > between $4 - $5 per gallon
> >
> > It never ceases to amaze me how people focus on the
> > wrong issue.
> >
> > For example ATM fees instead of sales, city, state,
> > and federal, social security, medicade taxes.
> >
> > When I added up all the taxes I pay in a year it
> > approached 5016030267125f my income.
> >
> > --- Puddlestompa@aol.com wrote:
> > > Ok first I want to say that my only expense is
> > > insurance and gas because I am
> > > spoiled, I guess, and still live with my mom, and I
> > > only have a 4cyl, but
> >
> > =====
> > 2000 Quad Cab 4X4-Sport V-6 Automatic Sports Plus Package
> > 31X10.5 tires Limited Slip 3.55 Trailer Tow Group HD Package Skid Plates
> > Added:Airaid air filter,Flowmaster 3 chamber, Steel Horse Torneau cover,
> > Autolite Double Platinum 3923 Plugs, Removed air horns from Throttle Body,
> > new TB bolts, Taylor 8mm Wires, Cool Tape around air filter and A/C tubes
> > -Smyrna, Georgia
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