1. Is consumer report still a reliable site, in the market of a new refrigerator and its ranking Kenmore, LG and GE as the top 3 reliable brands...
2. Anyone use/enrolled for card cash ACH payment? It is safe reliable to deal with them in that manner? Wondering, as they require you to send a copy your drivers license and all...
TIA...
1. Consumers Reports is still reliable.
2. Kenmore is listed as reliable, but it depends on the EXACT model you are buying. Sears owns no factories and does not design appliances. They take LG, GE, and others, then rebrand them to Kenmore.
3. I'm assuming you are referring to an American Express Bluebird or other debit style alternative banking system. If it is a known company, there is no problem. Remember, it doesn't not matter from a legal perspective if you are opening an account at your local bank or from an AMEX Bluebird, it is still (legally) a bank account. You must be able to identify yourself.
Personally, regarding #3, you would be far better off to join a Credit Union if you can figure out how. Relatives that worked in auto, military, teachers unions, etc. all qualify.