Comments on: How My Big Mouth Saves Me Money http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/10/01/how-my-big-mouth-saves-me-money/ Bridging the gap between saving money and investing Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:06:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Russ A http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/10/01/how-my-big-mouth-saves-me-money/#comment-125532 Russ A Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:29:01 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/10/01/101802_how-my-big-mouth-saves-me-money.html#comment-125532 My girlfriend just did something similar the other night. She was upset with how much she was paying for her cell phone service, so she gave them a call and threatened to cancel. They gave her 40% more minutes AND dropped her price 30%. She did have to sign a new two year agreement, but she was planning on doing so anyway. My girlfriend just did something similar the other night. She was upset with how much she was paying for her cell phone service, so she gave them a call and threatened to cancel. They gave her 40% more minutes AND dropped her price 30%. She did have to sign a new two year agreement, but she was planning on doing so anyway.

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]]> By: Carnival of Debt Reduction #108 - A Story of a Guy in Debt | beingfrugal.net http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/10/01/how-my-big-mouth-saves-me-money/#comment-124191 Carnival of Debt Reduction #108 - A Story of a Guy in Debt | beingfrugal.net Mon, 08 Oct 2007 10:01:44 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/10/01/101802_how-my-big-mouth-saves-me-money.html#comment-124191 [...] With added responsibilities hanging over his head, he thought since his likelihood of an emergency had increased, his plan would need to change, too. He adjusted his emergency fund, and he became even more adept at saving money. In fact, he found that he was so vocal about being frugal that his big mouth often saved him money. [...] [...] With added responsibilities hanging over his head, he thought since his likelihood of an emergency had increased, his plan would need to change, too. He adjusted his emergency fund, and he became even more adept at saving money. In fact, he found that he was so vocal about being frugal that his big mouth often saved him money. [...]

]]> By: askprofit http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/10/01/how-my-big-mouth-saves-me-money/#comment-122270 askprofit Thu, 04 Oct 2007 17:57:21 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/10/01/101802_how-my-big-mouth-saves-me-money.html#comment-122270 I agree 100% - I never understood why pwople wouldn't want to speak up especially when it comes down to their money! I agree 100% - I never understood why pwople wouldn’t want to speak up especially when it comes down to their money!

]]> By: Angela Campbell http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/10/01/how-my-big-mouth-saves-me-money/#comment-121960 Angela Campbell Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:54:44 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/10/01/101802_how-my-big-mouth-saves-me-money.html#comment-121960 Right on. I've have several incidents where me speaking up has saved me lots of money. I had a credit card that posted a late fee before they posted my payment in full to the card. I called them, explained what was going on and not only did I get the fee waived, they waived the interest and I talked them into lowering my APR by 18%! I don't mind speaking up - like the guy said, start off being pleasant and ask for a supervisor if you can't get the initial person to assist you. Right on. I’ve have several incidents where me speaking up has saved me lots of money. I had a credit card that posted a late fee before they posted my payment in full to the card. I called them, explained what was going on and not only did I get the fee waived, they waived the interest and I talked them into lowering my APR by 18%! I don’t mind speaking up - like the guy said, start off being pleasant and ask for a supervisor if you can’t get the initial person to assist you.

]]> By: Saher http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/10/01/how-my-big-mouth-saves-me-money/#comment-121003 Saher Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:39:44 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/10/01/101802_how-my-big-mouth-saves-me-money.html#comment-121003 Yes its quite true it takes a bit of courage but sometimes you do get told off Yes its quite true it takes a bit of courage but sometimes you do get told off

]]> By: Shannon http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/10/01/how-my-big-mouth-saves-me-money/#comment-121002 Shannon Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:39:18 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/10/01/101802_how-my-big-mouth-saves-me-money.html#comment-121002 "In all of these instances, I was polite and simply told them about the problem." I think that's the key! I've found that presenting the problem respectfully and politely usually gets a much better response than a grumbling and demanding attitude. After all, the problem is rarely the fault of the person you're complaining to, so he (or she) really doesn't deserve the abuse. “In all of these instances, I was polite and simply told them about the problem.”

I think that’s the key! I’ve found that presenting the problem respectfully and politely usually gets a much better response than a grumbling and demanding attitude.

After all, the problem is rarely the fault of the person you’re complaining to, so he (or she) really doesn’t deserve the abuse.

]]> By: Aaron Stroud http://www.pfadvice.com/2007/10/01/how-my-big-mouth-saves-me-money/#comment-120924 Aaron Stroud Mon, 01 Oct 2007 15:06:11 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/10/01/101802_how-my-big-mouth-saves-me-money.html#comment-120924 Meredith, good advice and a being honest about bad service is generally good rule of thumb. But you really need to look into a new oil change shop. When we got our new 4Runner, I stared looking for something better than the standard oil change experience. In my neck of the woods, we have an Oil Can Henrys which has always given us fast service **and you remain in your car during the oil change.** They also have cameras facing the engine and the bellie of the car, so you can watch them work. The employees at our local OCH are both friendly and fast. They wear uniforms that were common in the early 1900s and their attitude/demeanor is very polite an respectful. The service on our vehicle is around $35, so it's not bottom of the line. But the price is worth the quick, respectful service combined with the comfort of remaining in my vehicle and the knowledge that they're actually working. One last note. It is easy to estimate how long the oil change will take because you drive your vehicle into the shop. If there is a long line for serving, it'll be obvious unlike the oil change shops where you have to park and hand over your keys. Meredith, good advice and a being honest about bad service is generally good rule of thumb.

But you really need to look into a new oil change shop. When we got our new 4Runner, I stared looking for something better than the standard oil change experience.

In my neck of the woods, we have an Oil Can Henrys which has always given us fast service **and you remain in your car during the oil change.** They also have cameras facing the engine and the bellie of the car, so you can watch them work.

The employees at our local OCH are both friendly and fast. They wear uniforms that were common in the early 1900s and their attitude/demeanor is very polite an respectful.

The service on our vehicle is around $35, so it’s not bottom of the line. But the price is worth the quick, respectful service combined with the comfort of remaining in my vehicle and the knowledge that they’re actually working.

One last note. It is easy to estimate how long the oil change will take because you drive your vehicle into the shop. If there is a long line for serving, it’ll be obvious unlike the oil change shops where you have to park and hand over your keys.

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