Banking 2.0

It’s been a while since I’ve ranted about the banking system…
Since my last post, I was finally added to our accounts. I have my own cards and everything.
No more begging Mike for advances on my allowance! Whew-hew!
So, the next logical step in my plan for world domination was to set up online banking. That should [...]

A System of Cheques and Imbalances

Living in the nation that inspired Pax Britannica, there are plenty of times when I just want to yell…
“You conquered two-fifths of the world, now ACT like it!”
…but never more so than when I’m dealing with the bank.
Oh. My. Goodness. I could start an entire blog just on my rantings about the banking system [...]

The Buck Stops Here

I’ve been living in London for almost three weeks and I still haven’t been added to our British bank accounts, and from what I understand, this is nothing…
Some people we know had to wait months before even being allowed to open a bank account in the UK. These are gainfully employed adults with regular salaries, [...]