Ever wondered why toll both collectors wear latex gloves? Blogger PJ of Broke in the Suburb explains. She used to work as a bank teller and recently wrote all about why money disgusts her.

Aside from all the nasty stuff she saw on cash itself, I never really thought about some of the sides of life you would see working as a bank teller. In particular, I loved the story about the woman who insisted a ghost was writing bad checks on her account. I’ll have to try that one!

Anybody else out there worked as a bank teller? What’s the weirdest thing you have witnessed?

Capitol Hill is frustrated with Americans because we’re saving money, paying down debt, and not spending. How dare we! [...]

Banks and credit unions want your business, and many offer new customers great perks like ATM fee reimbursement, totally free checking accounts, even cold hard cash. Problem is, swapping your primary financial institution isn’t as easy as, say, changing shampoo brands. Nonetheless, with a little planning, moving your money to a new bank or credit union doesn’t have to be a hassle. [...]

If you have ever considered selling old gold or other unwanted jewelry for cash, you need to know that the many companies that advertise on TV and online, including Cash4Gold.com, will NOT give you “top dollar” for your silver, gold, or platinum. In fact, they may only offer you a fraction of what you could fetch at a reputable local dealer. [...]