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Pack A Bag

United To Require Minimum Stays Starting In October

Sorry travelers, as expected, United Airlines will require minimum stays on all flights starting in October. Gone are the halcyon days of jetting away for a business meeting after breakfast with time to spare before returning for dinner. Most United fares will now require a three-night or weekend stay, but it "will depend on the destinations involved, the price of the ticket and the length of the flight." And, yes, you will still be charged $15 to check your first bag. More »

12:00 AM on Sat Jun 21 2008
By Carey
6,508 views, 83 comments

Latest by RandomHookup: One approach I saw used by business travelers who went to the same city for weeks on end: Book a one more »

banking

Wachovia Opens Bank Account Without Permission, Starts Charging Fees

John can't understand how Wachovia charged his startup $12 in fees for failing to maintain a minimum balance when his company never opened an account with Wachovia in the first place. Apparently, his former bank manager decamped to Wachovia and, without his permission, opened a new account "to ensure certain money rates," whatever that means. John isn't mad, and the bank manager agreed to close the account, but John is a little worried because a collections agency has started calling and the account now lists $24.05 in fees. More »

4:26 PM on Sun Apr 20 2008
By Carey
6,888 views, 16 comments

Latest by renilyn: @Blackneto: Can you ditto a ditto? If so, count me in! more »

graduation

Say Goodbye To Your Free Student Checking Account

Banks love graduation almost as much as parents. You're finally on your own, able to afford food, rent, and beer, so why shouldn't the banks—the kind, selfless banks that let you save while you slaved for knowledge—now sink their teeth into your anorexic accounts for a hearty bite of their own? FiLife compiled an excellent list of bank policies so students know how their institution plans to celebrate their impending graduation. More »

12:03 PM on Sun Jan 20 2008
By Carey
4,115 views, 42 comments

Latest by AD8BC: I have had no problems getting free checking wherever I have lived. I prefer Macatawa Bank in West Michigan, and more »