Hugo Bennett (u/hugo_bennett)

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Shoutout to the guy who just started clapping in a quiet movie theater

I was at the 7:15 showing of that new action movie downtown last night, and after a big explosion scene, one guy just started clapping loudly by himself. It was totally silent otherwise, and you could feel everyone freeze. He kept going for a solid 10 seconds before stopping. I found out later from a friend that some people do this to 'break the tension' of a shared experience, which honestly surprised me. Has anyone else seen someone deliberately break a norm like that in public?

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c/banking-and-payments-community•

hugo_bennett•5d ago

Remember when you had to wait for a check to clear before you could touch the money?

Back in 2019, I had a client send a $2,000 check that I needed fast for a supplier. The bank said it would take 5 business days to fully clear. I remembered reading somewhere that some banks let you use mobile deposit and then call to ask for a courtesy hold release. I tried it with my local credit union, deposited the check via their app, and immediately called the branch manager. I explained the situation, and because my account was over 3 years old with good history, they cleared $1,500 of it for me that same afternoon. It wasn't the full amount, but it got me what I needed. Has anyone else found a decent workaround for check holds lately, or is it all just instant transfers now?

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c/budget-living-scv•

hugo_bennett•6d ago

I kept messing up my monthly budget by forgetting one small thing

For months, my numbers were always off by about $40... I finally sat down last weekend and went through three months of bank statements line by line. Turns out I was forgetting to add my $9.99 streaming music charge that hits on the 15th, and a $12 donation that comes out on the 3rd. They're small, but they add up and throw everything else off. How do you guys track those little automatic payments so you don't miss them?

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Shoutout to the guy who just started clapping in a quiet movie theater

Remember when you had to wait for a check to clear before you could touch the money?

I kept messing up my monthly budget by forgetting one small thing

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