So, it took me until today to realize my retirement money is with AIG.
If you don't know why that's a potential problem, look it up.
(see also: lending money to people who can't pay it back)
Don't judge.
AIG used to be known as something else when I first began building my $100 and I'm used to calling it that.
Anyway, it's time to review benefits at work and I ran into my AIG rep.
Me: "Hey, I totally wouldn't want to be you right now."
Her: "It's not so bad. My phone has finally stopped ringing."
Me: "You've answered all the questions, or everyone is gone?"
Her: "Funny."
Me: "Either way, I'm still glad I'm not you."
Her: "Look, this is nothing. Do you not remember I met you at (my former employer)?"
Me: 'Yeah..."
Her: "Compared to there, this is smooth sailing."
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Yikes!
We have Edward Jones. I know this because they spend most of our money sending us a gabillion pieces of snail mail updating our lousy portfolio.
I'm proud of you that you didn't beat her with her shoe for saying how easy it was to someone who is now calling their retirement account their $100. Not that it's her "fault" or whatever. But she's the face. I'm sure it's not a picnic but being flippant about it is just bad form. But I suppose she's not worried about job security at this point. hehe
Hey, side question. Who designed your site? I'm looking to pay someone because, quite frankly, I just don't have the time to do it myself. And I love yours!!
Oh would you look at that. Right down there on the right hand side under where it says "credit". Yep, I am stupid. Pay me no mind.
I might feel all comforted right now. I might, except I'm sure my guys are headed in the same direction, too.
Geesh...I'm hoping you weren't affected too badly by this. And I hope your AIG rep can keep her head above water.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Fidelity doesn't go under. Then I'm screwed.
Tough times.
Ditto...mine was also called something for most of the time I was putting in my money...then AIG bought them, then AIG imploded...LOVELY. You are not as behind as me, I haven't called my rep yet.
Oh wow. Hope you can salvage something! I haven't even asked my husband about our accounts - he's very grumpy and really, I don't think I want to know.
Sarah Palin could solve this problem with a quirky accent.
I think AIG has some sort of help phone line that ends up in Bangalore.
Enjoying your blog. But am I missing something? Am I supposed to be drinking coffee or champagne this morning? From the looks of the smile on the woman's face in your header, and her tray, I think I have the wrong beverage, lol. Seriously, love your site :)
Yikes! I work in the financial district, where I own a business, though luckily not one in the financial markets. I've passed some pretty grim faces this last week, let me tell you.