FrameWork is a monthly newsletter that presents you with content and media focused on big ideas about customer complaints—all with Marcia Tal’s insightful point-of-view and commentary.
Are Gift Cards Really The Best Gift Of All?
The holiday season is here, which means that gift shopping season is well underway. While some of us spend hours selecting the perfect gifts for our loved ones, many of us will give our family and friends gift cards — which they may actually want most of all. In fact, according to the National Retail Foundation, gift cards are the […]
When A Customer Says, “You’re Destroying My Life”
“This woman says Equifax mixed up her father’s credit report and ‘destroyed’ his life — and now she hopes to convince a jury,” begins a recent article in MarketWatch. The article details the tragic story of James Rennick, a man who requested a home-equity loan for renovations that would help his dying wife breathe more easily […]
Complaints about digital money transfers are on the rise
It’s not surprising that digital money transfer services such as Venmo, PayPal, and Zelle are becoming so popular. The convenience and immediacy of paying for services, splitting a check after a dinner out with friends, or issuing a bill to a client feels satisfying and smart. But with ease of use also comes the ease of making an error — […]
Why Does How You End A Relationship Matter?
What’s the best way to leave a job? What’s the optimal way to end a professional relationship? My mother always advised me to keep the door open — just in case I want to return one day. “Things change and you never know what the future might bring,” she told me.
The same maxim can be applied to account closures. In […]
Why Complaints About Credit Scores Are So Complex
My son recently applied to rent an apartment, and when I became a guarantor on his lease, the landlord needed to run a credit check. Utilizing my banks’ tools, I saw that my credit scores were within two points of each other. Then, I received my score from the rental property agency — and I was surprised to find that […]