update 2 Chase credit card late fees... are we totally without recourse?

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Tuesday May 19, 2009 · 10:00 AM PDT

2009/05/19 · 10:00

I'm furious with Chase credit card services; they claim that the check I mailed on May1, due on May7, was late. It cleared my checking account on May8.

I have heard that this is a common complaint, am hoping that someone will know how to contest this late fee as the reps I spoke to tell me the only recourse I have is to fax or post a letter that'll be replied to within 30 days of their receipt of it. They have no email or phone communication available for those of us they've stuck with late fees, claim that the only way it can be adjusted is if there's a bank error that caused it.

UPDATE 2
Yesterday's mailbox had the notice of late fee.
Today's mailbox had the notice that my interest rate on that account was being hiked by almost 50%, to 14.24. What a coincidence! Boy, that USPS sure does work with magical efficiency when it's coming in my direction, doesn't it?

britta

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Wednesday May 14, 2008 · 8:05 PM PDT

2008/05/14 · 20:05

This is a personal diary, of no use to folks looking for facts or information.

Tonight I learned something valuable to me.

britta

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Tuesday May 13, 2008 · 6:30 PM PDT

2008/05/13 · 18:30

Seems the talking heads all think Hillary is staying in the race to win (just in case the Earth opens and swallows Obama whole) or to maintain a position of power if she loses.

We're hearing a lot of chatter about Hillary as potential VP and Obama helping her to retire her debt. There are other options out there as well. I'm interested in discussing some of those.

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what is your top reason for voting Obama?

131 votes Vote Now!

what is your top reason for voting Obama?

change in the way politics is done

38 votes

integrity

23 votes

policies

4 votes

statesman rather than fighter

5 votes

Obama is the second coming

1 vote

uniter

5 votes

he'll bring out the best in us as a country

36 votes

democrat candidate

2 votes

he can whup McCain's ass

4 votes

I'm not voting for Obama, ever

4 votes

other (see comments)

9 votes

A vote for Hillary is a vote for the draft.

britta

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Wednesday April 23, 2008 · 9:18 PM PDT

2008/04/23 · 21:18

My nephew is six years old. He loves to play war. Almost every time I see him we've gotta go outside, armed with lightsablers (such a collection he has!) and run around whacking each other and screeching. I'm a middle-aged woman. It's not dignified, trust me. He likes to defend his 'fort' (the playstructure) and since I'm tall enough to poke at him in there I've never launched a full-scale invasion. He loves playing Army, with his matchbox cars, the little planes, lego monstrosities. He's a kid, and his dad is an Air Force surgeon, so it's not surprising that my lil buddy can't wait to grow up and enlist in the military.

But he's six. He might change his mind about that. I don't want him drafted because our next president decides that their interests are best served by provoking Iran with talk of 'obliteration' during the next few years while our current intelligence suggests they do not have nuclear weapons. That kind of talk just gives other countries more justification for building their own arsenal, as it shows the level we'll escalate to if we feel (rightly,wrongly or homespun) that our control over their part of the world is being thwarted.

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future disagreements should be resolved by:

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future disagreements should be resolved by:

Nuclear obliteration. Our nukes are getting rusty. Use 'em or lose 'em.

3 votes

Gladiator-style combat between heads of warring states. Hillary will look GREAT in star-spangled tights.

4 votes

Heads of state will appoint small armies of their own families to duke it out to the bloody end.

7 votes

Dialogue, diplomacy,

11 votes

Campfires on the beach, and kumbayah. And pie.

0 votes

The mighty smiting hand of God, no assistance required.

1 vote

Paper, scissors, rock.

5 votes

The Olympics.

1 vote

Obama Nation. Don't say that too fast.

britta

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Tuesday April 22, 2008 · 8:17 PM PDT

2008/04/22 · 20:17

That's a phrase that's stuck with me., and I like to use it to describe all the freshly awakened people who recently feel empowered as they announce, "Yes, we can."

But don't let the words 'Obama Nation' tumble trippingly off your tongue, ok?

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The issue I'm comitted to actively resolving is:

40 votes Vote Now!

The issue I'm comitted to actively resolving is:

environment/ sustainable living

10 votes

peace, through dialogue rather than threat of force

10 votes

sustainable economy

8 votes

quality education for all

3 votes

health care and healthy living

3 votes

finding common grounds with those who don't always agree with me

3 votes

pie

2 votes

other (tell us with a comment)

1 vote

Thinking the Unthinkable.

britta

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Sunday April 20, 2008 · 12:21 PM PDT

2008/04/20 · 12:21

Speculation:
Hillary is tri-angulating for the White House, no matter the outcome of the dem primaries and convention.

This diary is only useful to those who are interested in exploring unconventional ways of thinking about things. If you're looking for standard-style journalism there's nothing to see here. Move along, folks.

Frankly, I hope I'm completely delusional here, because if my gut is right on this one.... I dunno quite how to think about that, yet. As they say, just because you're paranoid, that doesn't exclude the possibility that you really are being persecuted.

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McCain and Hillary vs. Obama?

88 votes Vote Now!

McCain and Hillary vs. Obama?

For our safety you should be locked away where your only writing tool is a crayon.

13 votes

Hillary is too loyal to the dem party to ever jump ship, moron.

7 votes

Though Washington has problems, none of our politicians are that corrupt.

0 votes

la la la laaaaa.... I can't heeeear youuuuuu.

3 votes

Why did I ignore her warning and waste my time on this nonsense?

7 votes

Even if there is some truth in it, Barack will overcome the Dark Force.

29 votes

I'm building my survival shelter, now.

17 votes

britta should be appointed Official Smiter of Evil and carry a big, sparkly sword.

12 votes

bittersweet

britta

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Sunday April 13, 2008 · 5:02 PM PDT

2008/04/13 · 17:02

Earlier today I commented in one of the numerous 'bitter' diaries that I'm starting to look forward to these so-called 'gaffes' of Obama's. He surely does have a knack for turning soundbite misrepresentations of his meaning into opportunities to show his insight regarding the more nuanced facets of taboo subjects where lesser politicians fear to tread, doesn't he? I love it that he doesn't have to backtrack, flip-flop, or deny his words, deeds or intentions to manage damage control. He just expands his original statement while admitting that his choice of words was imprecise. That is sooooooo refreshing given the standards we've come to accept (and often expect) from our political leaders nowadays!

britta

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Sunday April 06, 2008 · 6:56 PM PDT

2008/04/06 · 18:56

Obama's inspiring message of Hope got the ball rolling. It's 'sticky', people were drawn to it en masse. Hope rumbled up an avalanche of interest, generated an unprecedented number of new voters and financial supporters who wanted to share in nurturing the dream.

Now it's time to evolve the Hope, Inspiration and Change theme to its logical conclusion, before it's too late.

britta

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Tuesday April 01, 2008 · 5:36 PM PDT

2008/04/01 · 17:36

I've been thinking about how the dems will pull together once Obama has secured the nomination. It's pretty ugly out there. The Hillary folks have their reasons for supporting her, or maybe for not supporting Obama and defaulting into Hillary's camp. I'm worn out reading the same old arguments, seems there's very little new aside from escalating levels of animosity. I'm saddened when I see Obama folks degenerate into the realm of dirty tricks, latching onto out-of-context soundbites, absurd hyperbole. I'm saddened because, if anyone has the right to fight those tactics with similar, it would be Obama himself. And he doesn't. He proceeds with confidence that integrity, decency and inclusiveness will prevail. I think his supporters should consider following his lead.

Now, all civil discussion aside, I'll swandive into the real dark corners of my mind.

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update 2 Chase credit card late fees... are we totally without recourse?

On outrage.

Negotiating with Hillary. Where do you stand ?

A vote for Hillary is a vote for the draft.

Obama Nation. Don't say that too fast.

Thinking the Unthinkable.

bittersweet

Enough hope, already. Get rational, Obama supporters.

...but I just can't stomach the idea of 4 more years of being deceived and manipulated.