Tricks and treats from perfi bloggers:

Boston Gal<:

Yup, the Fed cut the funds rate by .25 to 4.50%. How long do I have until ING drops the 4.3% interest rate on its saving accounts? After the last cut ING was the first online bank to drop its rate... I am really hating this falling rate environment!

Alpha Consumer:

I ended up returning the computer and getting my money back. But I'm left feeling like I deserve some sort of monetary compensation for my wasted time.

Get Rich Slick:

I love shopping at Costco but the upselling is getting ridiculous. I went shopping this weekend and as I was checking out with $300 worth of food, a roaming clerk came by and scanned my card. She started with the usual pitch, "Sir, can I ask you a question?"

I quickly replied, "No, I don't want to upgrade."