[ozzymandus]

The guy had a million in a savings account? So what? I used to pick up discarded reciept slips laying around ATMs. I was amazed how many people had only a couple of hundred in the bank.

[absolootezer0]

I was amazed how many people had only a couple of hundred in the bank.

my atm reciept would only say a few hundred at any given time.. but that's the spending money. not savings, retirement, bill money, or kids college.
having smaller ammounts also helps in case of loss of card.

[whd23]

I was amazed how many people had only a couple of hundred in the bank.

Why? I think it's foolish to keep large sums of my money in an ATM/debit-card accessible account. If my debit card number is compromised, that's going to be my money that's stolen. Sure I can contest the charges, but until the bank agrees, I don't have my money.

I keep most of my money at arm's reach from my everyday spending account; with online and phone banking I'm just minutes away from getting more money if need be.