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One of those silly things that amuses me. When CDs mature the bank sends you a notice. It offers boxes to check for re-investing, changing the term,

Posted by MojaveMeg (aka Mojave) Oct 24 '08, 08:24

or adding to the balance. The one thing it never mentions is how to close the account and get the money :)

That comes under "other" and you have to know how/what to phrase it, and what your options are as far as getting a check, wire transfer, etc.

Sorry Countrywide, you used to be competitive, but your 3% doesn't match up to Discover's 5%. And I have more invested with you than I'm comfortable with.

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I disvovered today that just taking cash out of the bank machine (from my canadian account) and depositing it back into my australian account is way - mafic Oct 24, 08:34 5
- How are you adjusting to the absence of pennies? -- nm - Roger More Oct 24, 08:35 4
  - it's a wonderful penniless world you've created here, but I hate the 50 cent pieces. -- nm - mafic Oct 24, 08:37 3
    - BLAM BLAM BLAM BLAM BLAM BLAM -- nm - 50 cent Oct 24, 08:49
    - I can see that - our coins are a lot heavier, but if there was no 50 cent piece, you'd be weighed down by the 20 cent pieces. -- nm - Roger More Oct 24, 08:39 1
      - they should all be smaller! I like the $1 and $2 though. - mafic Oct 24, 08:48
*presses 5 to close the account* "Sorry, all agents are currently busy helping other customers, please try your call again later" -- nm - CrankYanker Oct 24, 08:26

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One of those silly things that amuses me. When CDs mature the bank sends you a notice. It offers boxes to check for re-investing, changing the term,

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