MichaelNW

AT&T Tops Verizon - But Which Customers Are More Satisfied?

I'm a current Verizon customer on the edge of switching to AT&T. I've just been stung for running over my pre-paid plan minute count - for the second time in three months. Verizon's lack of a rollover option in their calling plans is a major detriment.

Buffett's Latest Headache: U.S. Bancorp

Those who focus on the drop in income are missing the "Provision for credit losses exceeded net charge-offs by $635 million, resulting in an increase to the allowance for credit losses equal to 100 percent of net charge-offs for the quarter."

USB credit losses were more than covered by funds set aside to cover for them. This speaks to the bank having a better loan portfolio than they are currently getting credit for.

Where Starbucks Went Wrong

I too remember when the new espresso machine arrived. The barrista who took pride in his great shots rolled his eyes and asked what I would like in a soto-robo voice. He knew his skill was no longer relevant. He knew the coffee wasn't going to be as good. He did what he could. It just wasn't enough.