Comments on: Why My Mom Keeps Her Money Under the Mattress, not in the Bank

By: Amaryllis

Amaryllis — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:56:30 +0000

I have been a Burke and Herbert customer for the last few years after having been with SunTrust for 25. The difference is night and day. I am so happy with them I don’t know why I didn’t do this 25 years ago!

Even if everything else is wonderful, big banks put you on perpetual hold before you get someone on the phone to help you.

The fact that I can call my branch and speak to the manager within a few rings makes the switch more than worth it.

What used to take multiple calls and hours on hours of time to correct with SunTrust can now be accomplished within a few minutes with B&H. I will never bank with anyone else.

By: Gary Anderson

Gary Anderson — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:08:14 +0000

The less money we keep in the Too Big To Fail banks, the less money that they can use to leverage up in more ponzi schemes.

By: Michaelr

Michaelr — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:12:18 +0000

Hispanic Pundit must watch a lot of network television.

By: Hunt Burke

Hunt Burke — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:07:14 +0000

Burke and Herbert has 2 branches in Woodbridge now with 2 more slated for the next year or so. Plus we will give you free ATM usage anyhere in the US. Come back!!

By: HispanicPundit

HispanicPundit — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:34:03 +0000

Odd – I’ve been with BofA for several years now and they have been wonderful to me. I have credit cards, checking, and savings accounts with them. I’m a very satisfied customer.

Even the accounts you give, about the lost check, seems like an honest mistake on BofA’s part. Especially considering that they reversed the fees charged.

Either way, the best form of consumer protection is the freedom to shop somewhere else. Nothing congress can do will even compare to that power.