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Ruby the Liberal

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13. Staples, Komen Foundation, Schwab

Fri Oct 19, 2012, 07:55 PM

Oct 2012

They just shoot themselves in the foot by injecting into politics. I put my Staples reward card in the shredder after the RNC because of that jackass' comments. This is VERY telling about a man I used to have a lot of respect for. His budgeting books are phenomenal. Such a shame.

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So Charles schwab is trying to scare seniors to vote for Romney. Here is what I will do. [View all] still_one Oct 2012 OP

Good to know. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2012 #1

good for you dembotoz Oct 2012 #2

be sure to tell they why dembotoz Oct 2012 #3

I will just before I do it. I also put the link to the article still_one Oct 2012 #5

I have a small acct w/Schwab and Ameritrade, which I understand is just as bad. Can you move your Booster Oct 2012 #4

Some are not in a position to do that, however, you can transfer assets in whole, without selling still_one Oct 2012 #7

Thank you. I'll start checking into other brokers next week. Booster Oct 2012 #42

Yes dems_rightnow Oct 2012 #8

Thank you. I guess I better start researching other brokers' political leanings. Booster Oct 2012 #41

Smart salespeople ... GeorgeGist Oct 2012 #6

That was my first point, it used to be they would not mix politics and business. Now they are still_one Oct 2012 #9

Staples, Komen Foundation, Schwab Ruby the Liberal Oct 2012 #13

I am going to office max and office depot because of that. If you are a business, keep your still_one Oct 2012 #28

I have stopped shopping at Staples as well. n/t IL Lib Oct 2012 #46

Just get forms or information from Ameritrade on line or calling they will assist. julian09 Oct 2012 #16

No shit, liberal, conservative, libertarian, socialist, fascist, the money is all green RB TexLa Oct 2012 #26

Great catch. Ruby the Liberal Oct 2012 #10

I use them enough to have their 800 number memorized. I'm using my memory to dial them Gabi Hayes Oct 2012 #15

There are plenty to check with Ruby the Liberal Oct 2012 #21

Only do it if you do not lose money, and are able to transfer assets without selling. Do not lose still_one Oct 2012 #29

Thank you. The guy is lying through his teeth. Guess he didn't notice outsourcing in the Bush era. freshwest Oct 2012 #11

Oh ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2012 #12

Only do it do there is no loss. You should not have to sell any assets, just have them transferred still_one Oct 2012 #17

Be sure and confirm before the transfer Ruby the Liberal Oct 2012 #19

Yup. Otherwise do not do it. A forced sale or loss will defeat the purpose still_one Oct 2012 #33

All the little ones together add up LiberalFighter Oct 2012 #23

When I took my prescriptions from Medco and CVS because of their membership in ALEC, jerseyjack Oct 2012 #14

I have to do my transfer in two stages, but I will, thanks still_one Oct 2012 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author madinmaryland Oct 2012 #20

The average person should be with a mutual/private firm to begin with. Dawson Leery Oct 2012 #22

No. You can buy funds or etfs from discount brokers also, and just let them sit still_one Oct 2012 #31

He is so efn concerned about his grandkids LiberalFighter Oct 2012 #24

Enjoy the Mittenfreude ("I like firing people") and 'fire' the pond scum that deserve it. TahitiNut Oct 2012 #25

Can't wait to say "Mittenfreude Managed!" when we close our 30+ year account with Schwab beac Oct 2012 #38

I used to work for Schwab in Marketing/Education and I met him personally. smirkymonkey Oct 2012 #27

The one thing he did do was allow individual investors to get away from the big brokerage houses, still_one Oct 2012 #30

I met his son (Sandy?) when he was a Northwestern student. elehhhhna Oct 2012 #32

Thanks for this info! beac Oct 2012 #34

Just do not do it if they forcemyoumtomsell your assets. Only transfer in kind with no cost, still_one Oct 2012 #35

Thanks for the tip. beac Oct 2012 #36

Good still_one Oct 2012 #37

I have some small IRA accounts with Schwab. I'll be moving them too. yardwork Oct 2012 #39

Yes, highly rated. Dunno about their politics. But do look at Vanguard <- client owned progree Oct 2012 #61

This message was self-deleted by its author progree Oct 2012 #61

At least Fidelity sponsors TED talks Warpy Oct 2012 #40

I suspect they are, but at least they are not blatant up getting people to vote one way or another still_one Oct 2012 #43

I confess I transferred my account to them Warpy Oct 2012 #56

Hit em where it hurts upi402 Oct 2012 #44

I am sure my accounts won't hurt them, but I hope it sends a message still_one Oct 2012 #45

Reading this thread reminds me of who spoke Cha Oct 2012 #47

Probably. BUT, important difference here, beac Oct 2012 #66

Oh yeah, Big Difference. And, I was wondering Cha Oct 2012 #71

Schwab endorsement of Romney SuzieRobin Oct 2012 #48

Is Fidelity actually going out and being part of an ad campaign to defeat Elizabeth Warren? From still_one Oct 2012 #49

Welcome to DU. Popcorn 51 Oct 2012 #50

Welcone to DU, SuzieRobin! beac Oct 2012 #51

welcome to DU! renate Oct 2012 #54

see what companies contribute to whom: Gabi Hayes Oct 2012 #52

It's unavoidable. raouldukelives Oct 2012 #53

That's how they won. Fundamental reform of the entire sector is the only solution, but appealing to Egalitarian Thug Oct 2012 #55

I read his argument. There are some gaping holes that don't make sense to me. adamuu Oct 2012 #57

No, what he's saying is that growth under Obama is slow and Fed. Reserve is holding down interest progree Oct 2012 #64

I nwish that 47th out of 50 stat was getting more play. beac Oct 2012 #76

Just wanted to update you that I called Schwab's 24-hour number tonight beac Oct 2012 #58

wow, thanks. I will be using that schwa contact page link /nt still_one Oct 2012 #59

Glad to help! beac Oct 2012 #60

midafternoon kick! beac Oct 2012 #70

evening kick! beac Oct 2012 #73

kick beac Oct 2012 #74

Thanks for posting this. I'll be researching a new place for my IRA coalition_unwilling Oct 2012 #63

Great! beac Oct 2012 #65

I was hoping that Charles Schwab was no longer in charge, but, looks like he still is to a large progree Oct 2012 #67

My email to Schwab & Co. progree Oct 2012 #68

Terrific! beac Oct 2012 #69

We just got an email back from the "Feedback and Suggestions" department beac Oct 2012 #72

Surprise surprise... the "resolution manager" from the "Client Advocacy Team" never called us. beac Oct 2012 #79

Good choice (if a hassle) sfpcjock Oct 2012 #75

Happy to report that I just convinced another person (with a substantial Schwab acct) to beac Oct 2012 #77

Kicking this before it goes into the archives Ruby the Liberal Oct 2012 #78

Make sure you click "Angry" at the bottom of the linked story about Schwab. avaistheone1 Oct 2012 #80

Thanks, I didn't notice that when I read it! beac Oct 2012 #81

So the snivelling shtstain from Schwab FINALLY called. beac Oct 2012 #82