For sure!. Turned down USAA's invite for the same reason. I deposit ~3 hard-copy checks/yr and USAA uses snail-mail or phone app. I did the phone-app and am seriously consider an 'Uninstall' until the next time I need the deposit routine. Phone app opens all accounts and functions. My wife and I use Norton AV on computers and phones, but I'm unsure how thorough that would be if confronted by a dedicated AI hacker (is that an oxymoron?).
From the BRK Ann Mtg of 5/02/11: [[ changes may have impacted these]] · On Gold: "There's something peculiar about an asset that will only go up if the world goes to hell." -- C.M.· On Taxes: "The hedge fund managers of America are getting lower tax rates than physics professors or cab drivers. That is demented." -- C.M.· On PIGS' Problems: "I think Europe has a hell of a problem... its strategy is like putting band aids on cancer." -- C.M.· On Management Style: a well-known Mungerism: “If you want to guarantee yourself a lifetime of misery, be sure to marry someone with the intent of changing their behavior.” C.M.
----- and do I dare add (well-armored): On Donald Trump: "Obviously, I think he's a jerk." -- C.M.
Austin, Great ideas, thanks! I've tried to be sure I have 3 or 4 $20's in my pocket to share with the bagger at the supermarket or the cart-collector in the parking lot or anyone who's doing a good job of making life easier for the community. Then I offer monthly contributions to the local food pantry and a non-profit nursing home that took good care of a family member in the past. It's a lot more rewarding than any form of 'retail therapy.'
Our local food bank holds regular auctions of items from local merchants supporting the cause! I put in min/entry bid on 1 yr's trash pickup with the local carting co. Forgot about it until 6 days later I got an email telling me I'd won. Surprised, I checked and realized I'd bought 52 weeks of trash pickup for what I'd normally pay for 13 weeks. OTH- I missed the 4 new name brand tires (with mounting and balancing) that went for $340.... I'd have paid $360; even $380. Next time I'll pay attention to the auction closing time!
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For sure!. Turned down USAA's invite for the same reason. I deposit ~3 hard-copy checks/yr and USAA uses snail-mail or phone app. I did the phone-app and am seriously consider an 'Uninstall' until the next time I need the deposit routine. Phone app opens all accounts and functions. My wife and I use Norton AV on computers and phones, but I'm unsure how thorough that would be if confronted by a dedicated AI hacker (is that an oxymoron?).
Post: Man vs. Machine
Link to comment from May 25, 2024
From the BRK Ann Mtg of 5/02/11: [[ changes may have impacted these]] · On Gold: "There's something peculiar about an asset that will only go up if the world goes to hell." -- C.M. · On Taxes: "The hedge fund managers of America are getting lower tax rates than physics professors or cab drivers. That is demented." -- C.M. · On PIGS' Problems: "I think Europe has a hell of a problem... its strategy is like putting band aids on cancer." -- C.M. · On Management Style: a well-known Mungerism: “If you want to guarantee yourself a lifetime of misery, be sure to marry someone with the intent of changing their behavior.” C.M. ----- and do I dare add (well-armored): On Donald Trump: "Obviously, I think he's a jerk." -- C.M.
Post: A Lifetime of Wisdom
Link to comment from January 17, 2024
Austin, Great ideas, thanks! I've tried to be sure I have 3 or 4 $20's in my pocket to share with the bagger at the supermarket or the cart-collector in the parking lot or anyone who's doing a good job of making life easier for the community. Then I offer monthly contributions to the local food pantry and a non-profit nursing home that took good care of a family member in the past. It's a lot more rewarding than any form of 'retail therapy.'
Post: Random Acts
Link to comment from October 14, 2023
Our local food bank holds regular auctions of items from local merchants supporting the cause! I put in min/entry bid on 1 yr's trash pickup with the local carting co. Forgot about it until 6 days later I got an email telling me I'd won. Surprised, I checked and realized I'd bought 52 weeks of trash pickup for what I'd normally pay for 13 weeks. OTH- I missed the 4 new name brand tires (with mounting and balancing) that went for $340.... I'd have paid $360; even $380. Next time I'll pay attention to the auction closing time!
Post: The Winner’s Curse
Link to comment from September 22, 2022