Six Year Old Gets Credit Card
June 18, 2008 – 12:41 pmI finally got my new internet installed! Although the internet plan states I get 16Mbps download and 1Mbps upload, I am happy to announce I actually got about 28Mbps download and a little under 5Mbps upload. For you non-geek folks out there, this is EXTREMELY blazing fast internet, faster than anything I’ve had before. Although I can’t really say I feel a difference other than if someone is downloading, I can’t feel a dent in my connection which makes me extremely happy!
Moving on with today’s post, a six-year old got approved for a credit card. I want to note this isn’t the first time something like this has happened and I’ve read elsewhere that even a tree (yes a tree) has gotten approved for a credit card before. Long story short, you can read the original story here: http://cbs2chicago.com/local/credit.card.kids.2.750473.html
9 Responses to “Six Year Old Gets Credit Card”
Wow! Your internet is fast! Who’s the provider?
6-year old with a credit card… Hmmm… Looks like I can get my daughter off to a head start building up her credit score. By the time she’s 9, she’ll have a score of over 800!
By Jimmy Ramos on Jun 18, 2008
Hi Jimmy,
Believe it or not, it’s comcrap.
When I lived in Portland, they only have three plans available, 4Mbps, 6Mbps, and 8Mbps.
The 4Mbps was default if you didn’t get TV service. The 6Mbps is default if you did. I opt in for the 8Mbps while I was there and with TV service, it ran me about $62.95 + tax.
During the entire time I wanted to get FIOS (Verizon Fiber Optic) which had some nice speeds. You can check them here:
http://www22.verizon.com/content/consumerfios/packages+and+prices/packages+and+prices.htm
However FIOS is available in VERY LIMITED areas and my location didn’t qualify. After I moved to Seattle, apparently my new location STILL didn’t qualify for FIOS but it did qualify for a rare 16Mbps deal from Comcast. I ask them if there was any specials and the pricing starts at $19.99/mo for 6Mbps. A free upgrade was available for 16Mbps for a limited time (three months) and then an extra $10/mo for the 10Mbps increase (6Mbps to 16Mbps).
Obviously I’ll be keeping it ^_~
By Steven on Jun 18, 2008
When you have machines handling all your back office work instead of humans checking, why six year olds and trees, even ETs will get credit cards.
By Nicole Price on Jun 19, 2008
Hello. Just wanted to drop by and say hi. Very odd article there.
So since you have internet again and you’re settled, I guess we can expect the site to be updated more frequently then?
By Lemon on Jun 20, 2008
yeah, i believe it ! those darn credit card companies haha
By Vampire Bats on Jun 20, 2008
@ Nicole
Yeah, I have no clue.
@Lemon
Yeah, hopefully
By Steven on Jun 20, 2008
@Steven
Comcrap, LOL.
I have Comcast too and I think the fastest it’s ever tested at is 13.5Mbps. But, I usually only get around 6Mbps.
I’ve never heard of Verizion FIOS before and it’s not available in our area, but that looks like something to keep an eye out for.
By Jimmy Ramos on Jun 21, 2008
I cannot believe Bank of America’s excuse was “human error” when entering in the information. How do you make so many mistakes? The birthdate and income are pretty hard to ignore.
By Beth on Jun 23, 2008
@Beth
In my personal opinion and experience, BofA is one of the worst banks ever and unfortunately, they bought over my fav credit card company back in the day… I stopped banking with them over a decade ago for various mistakes that keeps on happening. I wouldn’t be surprise if they rank among the worst bank in the US
By Steven on Jun 24, 2008