So they canceled my car insurance. I could just slap myself — I was one day late on the payment. My broker’s still trying to get me reinstated, but in the meantime, I can’t drive. Which means I can’t go to the bank and deposit my check — which I’ll need to do to get another insurance policy. Sigh. (Not hinting, just telling the story.)
Meanwhile, I finally persuaded my landlord to get an exterminator in here. I killed nine mice in the past two weeks, and the exterminator found three dead ones under the stove and fridge. “You must love going in people’s houses and fixing something that’s making them so unhappy,” I said.
His face lit up. “Exactly! That’s why I get up in the morning and go to work every day. I really enjoy my job.”
For future reference: I’m too cellphone-basic to know how to do it, but my wife figured out how to deposit checks with her cell phone. You take photos of both sides and write “for electronic deposit” under your countersignature. Your bank or credit union may have information on their web site.
I’m not allowed to use those apps. My bank told me my credit score is too low to trust me. Which didn’t make sense (because we’re talking about deposits, not withdrawals, but it’s a federal regulation.