With record profits announced in England by HSBC, there have been mutterings that banks should be subject to a windfall tax to mop up some of their excess funds. So, naturally enough, they are getting sensitive. HSBC hurriedly put out figures meant to dowse any flames suggesting excess profits, claiming it made just £77 for […]
As Household - HSBC Watch looks out for you we talked with the Missouri Attorney General and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today (25 February 2005). New changes in consumer complaint reporting make it easier for you to complain about Household, HSBC, and any of over 60 merchants. Although […]
The United States Department of Justice was a very welcomed visitor to Household - HSBC Watch on February 24, 2005. The DOJ studied issues presented by consumers and shown on www.householdwatch.com
“Hopefully we painted a good picture of consumer abuses and predatory lending” said a representative of Household - HSBC Watch. […]
With a short email which said “Very interesting website. I’m the “Shea” in Shea v Household” the volunteers at Household - HSBC Watch were thrilled to hear from James B. Shea. Mr. Shea went on to say he tried to reason with Household International - HSBC but they refused. Even though Household- […]
When asked about foreclosure avoidance Household HSBC Watch, a US based consumer watchdog organization, has simple guidelines. Avoid Household International, HSBC, Beneficial Finance, Household Finance and Decision One Mortgage. When you finance or refinance with a lender that you like, include a page in the contract which forbids the lender (or broker) from […]
It is known within business and marketing areas that approximately 4 percent of consumers actually write complaint letters or voice their complaint. On the other hand, over 70 percent of consumers never do business with the company again. Unfortunately in the financial arena it is more difficult to cut one’s ties with an […]
2004 has come to an end as has the holiday buying season. The advertisers’ hard sell was a sight to behold. Financing plans, rebates, buy more flashier things. Make the retailers dreams come true. The holiday season is the basis for their annual sales figures. Was it a good season? […]
Dow Jones, CBS News, and HSBC USA were all browsing Household - HSBC Watch at the same time this morning. The State of Florida and the State of Ohio came online shortly thereafter.
On a cold December morning which is actually the last Wednesday of 2004, the popularity of Household - HSBC Watch continues to […]
“The consumers with their complaints are the pieces of s**t that do not know how to manage money. Get an education and use it. Stop buying things and using credit cards. Invest in some real estate and drive a crappy car through your pitiful lives. At least you will retire thinking you accomplished something.”
Household Watch released a toolbar for Internet Explorer. Putting HSBC Watch information at your fingertips, the free toolbar even displays the latest syndicated news about HSBC and Household.
Also included on the toolbar: A free online spell checker can be used anywhere on the web. A quick link to free Internet […]
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