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Switching Checking Accounts – I Changed My Mind

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A couple of weeks ago I told you about how Wells Fargo is eliminating free checking accounts and how I planned to close my account and start with a different one.  I did not receive notice that this was happening until one day when I was doing my banking the teller let me know.  I'm glad she said something, but somewhat frustrated that I'd not received notice by any other source like snail mail or email.  At any rate thankfully… Read the rest

How To Close A Checking Account You’ve Been Using For Years

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Yesterday I told you how Wells Fargo has decided to do away with free checking; at least the account I've had for about twenty years will no longer be free unless I meet certain criteria: 1) Set up a direct deposit of $100 or more 2) Maintain a daily balance of $1500.  Since neither of those will work for me, and I've got way too many accounts to track, I've decided to close the account. I've actually considered doing this… Read the rest

Wells Fargo No More Free Checking Accounts

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Apparently Wells Fargo is making some changes.  Last week when I did the banking for my employer, and deposited my payroll check, the teller informed me that Wells Fargo is no longer allowing free checking accounts.  I have had this free checking account with Wells Fargo for almost twenty years.  She told me starting on September 12th, 2011 I will be charged $7 a month for my primary checking account unless I do one of three things: Set up a… Read the rest

My Frugal Birthday Gift to Myself This Year: The Gift of Time

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Hello to all my faithful readers, today I am just popping in for a quick minute to tell you my birthday is this week and I decided I'm going to give myself the gift of time. I'm going to take a little tiny vacation from blogging. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing by RSS or by email so you'll get my posts as soon as I'm back. Love to you all, Mrs. AccountabilityOUT OF DEBT AGAIN is a participant… Read the rest