November 2, 2011

Score one for outraged consumers -- Bank of America is dropping plans to charge a $5 a month debit card usage fee. The nation’s largest bank says it heard loud and clear from customers who were upset over the new fee. More than 300,000 of them had signed a petition pledging to close their Bank of America accounts rather than pay the new fee. Source Link

Think of it a a set of spare keys for your online home that you can you give to your friends. Facebook is offering a new feature that lets you designate from three to five “trusted friends” to receive a special code that you can use to access your Facebook account if you’re locked out because you forgot your password. The feature is being added to all Facebook accounts over the next few weeks. Source Link

How can five equal ten? When it comes to adding another decade to your life, health experts recommend a handful of lifestyle changes that could extend life expectancy to age 90 or beyond. They include being active, knowing and controlling cholesterol and blood pressure, following a healthy diet, achieving a healthy weight,  and being tobacco-free. Source Link