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by Copper Catcher » Sat Sep 24, 2011 6:50 am
Bank of America Corp. and Wells Fargo & Co. had long-term credit ratings downgraded by Moody’s Investors Service, which said U.S. support has become less likely if lenders get into financial trouble.
Citigroup Inc.’s short-term rating also was cut by Moody’s....
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by Mossy » Sat Sep 24, 2011 10:24 am
I used to cash my paychecks at WF. They kept wanting me to open an account, at about 1% APR, and that's before inflation. I finally got direct deposit elsewhere so I would not need to go in there.
If anything, I would be paying them to hold my money. Ha. At least the other place is less "bankish" and the tellers are helpful. Shorter lines, too.
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by Hawkeye » Sat Sep 24, 2011 10:48 am
It's probably because I just refinanced my mortgage with WF to a 15 year, so they won't be able to suck me dry for those extra 10 years.
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by Mossy » Sat Sep 24, 2011 11:02 am
No, they will bundle the mortgage with a bunch of others and sell the package to some shady outfit, and they will suck you dry.
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