good point

whatever happened to online-searchable microfiche <grin>?
(probably way more expensive than disk)

the other poster was right - my bank outsources their 
web site. don't know about the VISA issuer.

re: storage - my bank now sends "check images" back with 
the statement, all printed on 3-hole-punched 8-1/2 x 11 
paper. They even provide free 3-ring binders with their 
name/logo. Apparently, the mini front/back check images 
are legal for proof of payment, and a lot easier to file.

-Ben

> Oh, I defintely agree that the system is good in general - it just
> seemed silly that I couldn't find 'old' date (mind you, this is only
> 9-10 months ago) - and it seemed real silly when I couldn't find it at
> both my bank and my credit card site - and when I called them directly.
> I understand now from the other poster that they have to archive stuff,
> but I find it hard to imagine that their own support people can't have
> direct access to it.
> 
> -rc
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] 
> > Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 4:13 PM
> > To: CF-Community
> > Subject: Re: arg - online banking my rear...
> > 
> > 
> > rc-
> > 
> > I understand your frustration, but I don't use online 
> > banking as "archival storage".
> > 
> > So what's it good for?
> > 
> > - looking at txns frequently to make sure no fraud on 
> > the account
> > 
> > - paying bills electronically
> > 
> > - verifying whether a particular bill got paid
> > 
> > - transferring money between accounts
> > 
> > - making sure the Direct-Deposit paycheck made it in
> > 
> > I keep paper statements at least 3 years - in case of 
> > tax audit.
> > 
> > Just my .02
> > 
> > -Ben
> 
> >
> 
> 
> 
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