SHAME ON TCF BANK AND MONROE BANK & TRUST
On May 07, 2011 I put a stop payment on a check that I wrote to a company who wronged me. On July 18, 2012 the check was presented to Monroe Bank & Trust for deposit. The check was processed and accepted. My financial institution TCF Bank also allowed this check...
Wireless Alarm Systems
I was looking into installing a wireless system in my home. I was surprised at the ease of installation and use these systems offer. I was surprised to find out that the system will call your cell phone if someone enters your home. The cell phone can operate the unit...
Budget and U-haul supplementary insurance CAUTION
I rented a van from Budget truck rental on 08/14/12 . I purchased the physical damage waiver. Believing as I have been told for years that I was fully covered. I wanted to be covered and not have to worry about any damages that I may cause to the rental truck. I have...
MAGIC JACK AND ME
Magic Jack. I was curious as well as done with AT&T. I purchased a Magic Jack and began using it on April 2o,2012. I purchase the basic unit because I knew I was going to use it specifically on my computer and for fax only. My computer never shuts off so the unit...
Allies in the business world is key! Henry Ford knew it many years ago.
When your small business is feeling growing pains put a little "ally" on it! Don't throw away a possible earning potential because you can't handle the job or you don't have the personnel to put on the job. You may lose a great customer to another if you don't do the...
BLUETOOTH AND HOMEAUTOMATION! GOOD????
Bluetooth technology used to open door locks. I wrote previously about home automation and the smart home. Comcast Xfinity even offers home automation. In my personal opinion regarding locks that work automatically concerns me. I’ll explain why later. One of...
“WE’LL BEAT ANYONE’S PRICE”! YADA YADA YADA!
I'm sure you have seen ads with the "we'll beat anyone's price" and so on. Some companies are legitimate and honest who will honor this statement, though many are not. I have to tell you that price does not, and I mean does not, constitute honesty, integrity and...
Stealthy locks for your cabinets and drawers?!!!
The CompX company has produced a new lock that no one will know is there. It locks multiple cabinets as well as drawers internally so the esthetics of your cabinetry remains the way you like. Imagine having a key pad located somewhere withing 15 feet of your locks and...
Medical Loss Ratio Rule. Affordable Care Act
Interesting to know that the health insurance industry has to refund money. The medical Loss Ratio Rule is calculated on a state by state basis. My insurer is Aetna Life Insurance Co. In Michigan 2011 spent only 79% of a total of $31,271,526.42 in premium dollars...
What type of safe do I need? (tweeted about this)
Please note that I wrote from my knowledge and copied information below from another web site that I found while doing a search. The information that was on their site was so perfect and thorough I wanted to pass it on. This is an informational purpose blog for your...
SMART HOMES?! THE CONNECTED HOME!
Is your home "smart"? Connected? It used to be when I first started in the Locksmithing business in 1985 the deadbolt lock was prevalent on doors as the added security as well as mechanical push button locks. The Jewish communities loved those because there was no...
Automotive remote controls (transmitters) and keys not dealer only.
Remember when you lost your cars remote control (transmitter) you had to go to the dealership to replace it at a high cost? Your keys are gone or just need additional......Dealer only is a thing of the past. Many locksmiths have the ability to either provide you with...