Epinions Recent Reviews for Arthur.Rubin

Not a good neighbor, if there's a dispute.

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 21:05:36 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Arthur.Rubin - Some of you may remember my earlier review of their auto insurance. This one is not as favorable. This review is based on our experience with their...

ItsDeductible - not smarter than the average bear (or IRS agent)

Sat, 14 May 2005 15:58:42 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Arthur.Rubin - I purchased this software, because I thought it might be helpful, and it was supposed to be free. (See my review of T
urboTax
Deluxe for the rebate offer, and whether I've actually received the rebate.) It...

TurboTax: smarter than the average bear, but not perfect

Sat, 14 May 2005 15:14:07 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Arthur.Rubin - I finally E-filed for the first time, this year not wanting to stand in line at the post office on April 15 First, let me explain my background in taxes. I've been a professional tax preparer (registered in California 1990-1997. I've stated...

Disappointing, but adequate Maytag washing machine

Sun, 28 Mar 2004 18:53:45 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Arthur.Rubin - Unaccustomed as I am to writing about major appliances -- In late July 2003, our long-used washing machine bit the dust. (At least, it didn't destroy any clothing.) After a few minutes checking Consumer Reports washing machine ratings, we selected...

Google Answers Online Service: Google Answers: Good service, but depends on the value you put on the answer.

Fri, 24 Oct 2003 11:22:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Arthur.Rubin - Some of you who doubt my expertise with ASPs (considering my selection of Earthlink as ISP, sometimes I do) might wonder how I found S
pamcop.
Well, it was through Google
...

SpamCop -- your defender against spam and viruses

Tue, 30 Sep 2003 23:15:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Arthur.Rubin - It's only because of SpamCop that I'm able to keep my E-mail address public, so listen up. You may recall that, about a week ago, my Email address become unusable because I was picking up enough copies of the SWEN virus to fill up my 10MB quota...

The Future of Ideas -- limited, unless IP laws are changed

Sun, 20 Jul 2003 20:59:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Arthur.Rubin - If Code
was a map of the territory of IP law and cyberspace, The Future of Ideas is an updated map and a call to arms (or, at least action -- I'm not claiming he's advocating...

What can Orange do for you (ING Direct Bank)

Sun, 1 Jun 2003 22:11:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Arthur.Rubin - Updated to change interest rate information, and add a note on the referral bonus. Updated again to correct referral information. Updated yet again to change interest rate information, and correct referral information...

Citi AAdvantage gives you the World of travel

Sat, 26 Apr 2003 22:44:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Arthur.Rubin - I haven't had any problems with this card -- but, as in my last credit card review, let me first tell you about my usage of the card. I have a 5-figure credit limit on the card, (2/3 available for cash advances), which I've never pushed. I usually use...

TaxACT needs to get their act together for complicated returns

Wed, 12 Feb 2003 11:52:10 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Arthur.Rubin - I decided to try E-filing this year -- but then I thought better of it after trying TaxACT for the Web.

First, let me explain my background in taxes. I've been a professional tax preparer (registered in California 1990-1997. I've stated...

LaSalle National - mortgage lender of choice? I think not.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003 12:46:09 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Arthur.Rubin - This reviews deals only with the mortgage-related aspects of LaSalle Bank DBA ABN AMRO. If they happen to do things right, and you don't need to contact a customer service representative, they may be a good choice for your mortgage.
...

Artistic Labels Online Store - artisticlabels.com: fast and simple personalized labels at Artistic Labels

Thu, 10 Oct 2002 10:04:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Arthur.Rubin - OK, so we needed address labels -- my wife and I were getting writers cramp while paying bills. In the coupon section of our Sunday paper a few weeks we saw an ad for a roll of 600 peel-and-stick labels at $9.95 ( $1.80 shipping and handling). If...

Privacy Guard -- Not just another credit watch service

Wed, 25 Sep 2002 11:26:16 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Arthur.Rubin - Most of the information in this review is based on my experience with their services before I found the web site. I'll update with additional information about services offered through the web site when I get it.

First, let's go over the list...

Games of No Chance, and how to play them.

Sun, 8 Sep 2002 17:26:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Arthur.Rubin - OK, I really don't expect any of you to buy this book, although I strongly recommend it. I find myself rereading sections (and working the exercises) for hours at a time. This now is a review of the 4-volume reissue, although the volume 4...

Takes a (Vampire) byte out of crime

Mon, 13 May 2002 09:34:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Arthur.Rubin - I'm afraid this isn't going to be a very good book review. I loved the book, but I'm not sure I can explain why. To begin with, I really cared about the characters. It's possible that I would have enjoyed the book more if I had...

Discover the value

Mon, 1 Apr 2002 11:51:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Arthur.Rubin - Discover has generally been valuable for me -- but, as in my last credit card review, let me first tell you about my usage of the card. I have a 5-figure credit limit on the card, which I've only pushed once.: I usually use run up about $500-2,000 each...

MBNA credit cards - good for balance transfers

Mon, 25 Mar 2002 11:20:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Arthur.Rubin - MBNA has been generally a good card for me -- but, first let me tell you something about my financial situation. I have enough credit cards and lines to buy a small house here in Southern California (if the seller would accept credit cards), and enough...

The Siege at Ruby Ridge -- a true? story

Sat, 19 Jan 2002 21:38:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Arthur.Rubin - I don't normally write movie reviews, but I taped this movie on Lifetime, and just watched it today. I think everyone interested in freedom in the US should watch some movie about Randy Weaver with some resemblance to the truth, and...

Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there -- to pay, but not to defend

Tue, 18 Dec 2001 12:22:42 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Arthur.Rubin - In my experience, State Farm is quick to process claims, but not willing to take the insured's (that's me) part if there is disputed liability.

I'm taking a risk in writing this review, in that I'm admitting to being involved in an...

Batteries included...Part 2

Mon, 3 Dec 2001 10:35:21 GMT
rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Arthur.Rubin - Well, the 17-year-old VCR (see my review of my other "new" VCR here for more information -- that VCR itself is not in the Epinions database) finally died, and we decided that a new VCR cost less than...

HTP's California Adventure

Sun, 9 Sep 2001 12:14:54 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Arthur.Rubin - This review is part of the Hard_to_Please Love Fest, organized by DiverPam, for our friend Mark (Hard_to_Please) who was recently diagnosed with advanced cancer. All funds raised this write-off will be donated to Mark to help defray some...

Experian - best of the pack

Thu, 19 Jul 2001 10:36:28 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Arthur.Rubin - As a recent victim of credit fraud, I thought it wise to check my credit reports on each of the three major agencies. Experian/TRW has the most detail and the fewest inaccuracies, although the list of addresses on file is amusing. They were also the...

Equifax - last of the dinosaurs

Thu, 19 Jul 2001 10:25:09 GMT
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Arthur.Rubin - As a recent victim of credit fraud, I thought it wise to check my credit reports on each of the three major agencies. Equifax still has the "original" cryptic codes, unlike the other two which are human-readable.

First Contact
...

Trans Union - flawed reports

Thu, 19 Jul 2001 10:15:28 GMT
rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Arthur.Rubin - As a recent victim of credit fraud, I thought it wise to check my credit reports on each of the three major agencies. Trans Union had intermediate detail, the most inaccuracies, and the fewest inquiries. My personal recommendation is to only contact...

It was the best of banks, it was the worst of banks (Wells Fargo Bank)

Thu, 28 Jun 2001 10:56:40 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Arthur.Rubin - (OK, so I'm still not good with titles)

History

My wife and I have been banking primarily with Wells Fargo since I signed up with First Interstate of California when Bank of America gobbled Security Pacific in the early 90's...