It’s Broken
The world of technology is littered with the carcasses of broken ideas, and worse broken companies. Seth Godin makes an interesting point.
The world of technology is littered with the carcasses of broken ideas, and worse broken companies. Seth Godin makes an interesting point.
If you automate your bill payments make sure you pay yourself first, making sure you build up your savings as well.
Will banks ever off a real service for chronic over spenders to help control their spending? I doubt it, there is too much money in it for them, not to.
The Big Cajun Man proposes two unconventional methods to curb chronic overspending. The first, a Financial Shock Collar, delivers a painful shock to the wearer at the point of purchasing as a deterrent. The second is a self-destructing credit/debit card. Upon usage, the card emits a loud warning and explodes within seconds, creating an instant deterrent and acting as a security measure in case the card is stolen. These conceptually radical solutions highlight the drastic measures some may need to take to control their overspending tendencies.
Canadian cell phone overbilling isn’t new — and this classic story shows exactly how confusing billing cycles, “suspended” numbers, and sneaky plan changes cost consumers money. Learn how to protect yourself, negotiate calmly, and avoid paying for services you never used. Keyword: canadian cell phone overbilling.