Category Archives: Money Stuff

Another Breach

Posted on October 7, 2023 by sputterpub

The card expired 15 years ago.I kept it in a box of useless stuffthat someone stole. And little did I knowthe issuer was loose. There was enoughID to activate the old accountand get a new card mailed to an addressnot … Continue reading →

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Bank Walk

Posted on October 5, 2023 by sputterpub

I set up an account online, and failedto fund it with a transfer from within.I tried correction via chat – assailedby stupid prompts, and soon had to beginagain with “press or say.” I never nailedthe answer till I turned to … Continue reading →

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The Rabies Metaphor

Posted on September 24, 2023 by sputterpub

I learned about a rabies incident –the victim of a mad dog didn’t getthe painful gut injections that preventthe hydrophobia that will besetand, odds are, take the life of who was bit.The doctors had to battle, one-by-one,each dire symptom as … Continue reading →

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Parsimony

Posted on August 8, 2023 by sputterpub

The dowager becomes more miserlywith every year that’s passed. Although her wealthincreases from compound longevity,and she sustains most limb and organ health,her gift for giving dims more than her sight;her spending’s lost more volume than her ears.For holidays she writes … Continue reading →

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Short-Term Debt

Posted on July 7, 2023 by sputterpub

Wouldn’t you think it both honest and right,to repay extension of credit so fastyour lender in future will treat you less tightand self-esteem flourishes lively and vast?Wherein is honor if there’s a delaywithout explanation or giving good cause?These are old … Continue reading →

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Metaphor

Posted on May 11, 2023 by sputterpub

I longed for independence as a kid.I wanted power, to be in controlof self of course, and boundaries I’d ridor cherish. I took on an adult role.I wasn’t scared of bills, and though I lovedmy family, I pushed their care … Continue reading →

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Disparagement

Posted on May 8, 2023 by sputterpub

Describing the slob, I implied he’s a jerk.I think worse than that may be true.When young he’d a job and I’m sure he did work,but now he’s in charge of a crew.Now he sees clients, quotes what will be due,and … Continue reading →

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The Bad Consultant

Posted on March 24, 2022 by sputterpub

The expert paid a visit and was paid.He studied the dynamics, interviewedour team, absorbed the plans, and then he laidout recommended actions. To concludehis work, he edited the notes he madefor spiral binding, but did not includethe tactical and practical … Continue reading →

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The New Account

Posted on July 16, 2021 by sputterpub

Because I’m good with numbers, most assumeI’ve figured out the market and investto great returns, but I can’t time a boomor downturn – that’s no field where I do best.In fact, I’ve never tried the game before.I bought a house … Continue reading →

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Closing Day

Posted on June 2, 2021 by sputterpub

Expecting sale proceeds mid-week, I foundthe transfer happened half a day beforethe estimate. Now liquid funds abound,but I don’t have big purchases in mind,and I should bury assets in the ground(or mattress or financial firm account)to cover an emergency that’s … Continue reading →

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