Bank Account

I've had bad experiences with Chase and Wachovia. My office depends on Chase, and we get a correction notice about once a month because some knucklehead didn't add the numbers correctly. I had a bad experience with David Pike of Wachovia. I wanted him to invest $1000 in TTWO stock in anticipation of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. I played my cards really well. Bought at about 29, and sold around 35. Mr. Pike was amazed that the investment worked so well, and so he didn't feel bad when he slapped me with an "in" charge, an "out" charge, and a 6% brokerage fee. I got out with $1063. Fuck that guy.

I use Washington Mutual for business and personal loans, and they haven't done me wrong yet. You could probably do better than them, but they are fairly dependable. I would aim for at least a 4% interest rate for a savings account, and I guess a 2.5% interest rate on a checking account, regardless of where you go. Also, like stated before, wherever you go, make sure they are FDIC insured. If a bank isn't FDIC insured, they are probably a scam.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by ElectricSheep

I have a checking and savings account with PNC Bank. They've treated me pretty well, but as of recent they have instituted new ATM usage fees. Gone are the withdrawal fees you used to get slapped with when you took money out of a competing bank's ATM. New are the 'ATM Mini Statement' fees that you get slapped with every time you check your balance or get a transaction history. $1.50 for a little slip of thermal paper. What a joke.

Wow. Just for checking transaction history. I understand the service charge when taking money out, but just for checking a balance? Dang.

There's nowhere I can't reach.