The Errant Æsthete

Smart Money has an ongoing series on what, sadly, passes for the way business is conducted these days leaving consumers in the dark. It’s not illegal, of course, just “business as usual” that usually benefits the business to the detriment of the customer (you). Following the old adage: forewarned is forearmed; learn everything from “Ten Things Your Hospital Won’t Tell You” to “Ten Things Your Credit Card Company Won’t Tell You.” This is the kind of invaluable information you should keep close at hand. List follows: (Source)

• What Your Congressman Won’t Tell You
• 10 Things Your Hospital Won’t Tell You
• 10 Things Your College Student Won’t Tell You
• What Gas Stations Won’t Tell You
• 10 Things Your Rental Car Company Won’t Tell You
• 10 Things Your iPod Won’t Tell You
• 10 Things Your Dentist Won’t Tell You
• 10 Things Your Car Insurer Won’t Tell You
• 10 Things Your Credit Card Company Won’t Tell You
• 10 Things Your Cruise Line Won’t Tell You
• 10 Things Your Butcher Won’t Tell You
• 10 Things Your Plumber Won’t Tell You
• 10 Things Your Veterinarian Won’t Tell You
• 10 Things Your Eye Doctor Won’t Tell You
• 10 Things Your Farmer’s Market Won’t Tell You
• 10 Things Your Caterer Won’t Tell You