HSBC Online Savings Account Interest Rate Reduced to 4.50%
Posted on September 28, 2007 - Filed Under Banking, Saving | Leave a Comment
I was sent an email today informing me the HSBC online savings account interest was reduced today to 4.50% from 5.05%
We are writing to let you know HSBC Direct has adjusted your Online Savings Account interest rate to 4.50% APY*.
This rate remains among America’s highest, at 10× the national savings average**—so you can continue to […]
Top 5 Online Banks
Posted on August 5, 2007 - Filed Under Banking | Leave a Comment
Waiting in line at a drive up teller at a local bank is something I will never do again. Rushing to the local branch of your bank trying to get there before it closes should be a thing of the past for many. Banks have committed to bringing all the features of the local branch […]
Read More..>>HOW TO: Find a Credit Union
Posted on July 13, 2007 - Filed Under Banking, How To | Leave a Comment
I have been a long time advocate of credit unions ever since I was burned by commercial banks many years ago. I really see no reason for someone to not join a credit union, although if anyone can tell me of a good reason I would love to hear it. I just came across this […]
Wal-Mart Entering Into Financial Services Market
Posted on June 20, 2007 - Filed Under Banking, Financial Planning | 3 Comments
Wal-Mart (WMT) announced they will be entering into financial and banking services market in an effort to “help Americans save money and live better.” They will be offering check cashing, money orders, bill payment and money transfers in addition to a Wal-Mart MoneyCard. The MoneyCard, a reloadable and prepaid VISA card, functions similar to a checking […]
Read More..>>5 Simple Ways To Avoid ATM Fees
Posted on June 17, 2007 - Filed Under Banking, Spending | Leave a Comment
ATM fees have to be one of the worst ways to spend your money. It’s pure convenience. With a little planning there is no reason to ever pay an ATM fee again. Bankrate.com lists the current average ATM as $1.64, and continually rising each year. Using out of network ATMs will often cause the user […]
Read More..>>Geezeo Mobile Beta: Easy Access To Account Balances From Cell Phone
Posted on June 9, 2007 - Filed Under Financial Apps, Banking | 1 Comment
I am a sucker for gadgets. Having the latest electronic gadget is one of my weaknesses. As soon as I buy them I try and make it do everything it possibly can, exploiting all possible functionality. Ever since I bought the Treo 650 about a year and a half ago, I always find myself looking […]
Read More..>>Charles Schwab Bank Checking Account: 4.25% Interest Rate
Posted on May 26, 2007 - Filed Under Banking | 1 Comment
Over the past couple of weeks I have been writing on attractive savings accounts from FNBODirect and Citibank. It seems the online banking industry keeps getting more competitive because there is another large brick and mortar company joining the race. Ramit introduced an attractive new checking account from Charles Schwab. Again, another competitor to the high interest […]
Read More..>>FNBODirect Savings Account Offering 6% Interest Rate: How Long Will It Last?
Posted on May 24, 2007 - Filed Under Banking | 3 Comments
I was reading through my Google Reader this morning and came across Ramit’s post entitled BS teaser rates: More typical bank behavior. I thought it was interesting he felt so strongly as to not include the name of the bank in the post. I agree with Ramit that it is quite frustrating when banks offer […]
Read More..>>Open Citibank Ultimate Savings Account and Get $100 Bonus
Posted on May 19, 2007 - Filed Under Banking, Saving | 1 Comment
I just came across this post on John Chow dot Com and am thinking about signing up for this one myself. Citibank is offering new customers a $100 bonus after 90 days of opening a savings account. That is a pretty good rate of return for not much effort. I received $25 with INGDirect, $50 […]
Read More..>>Wachovia Charging for Direct Sync Access to MS Money or Quicken
Posted on May 14, 2007 - Filed Under Banking | 5 Comments
Wachovia is beginning to charge customers $5.95 a month for Direct Sync Access to Microsoft Money and Quicken. When I hear about banks charging fees like this it drives me crazy because it should not be this way, and there are alternatives. 2million - My Journey to Financial Freedom recently wrote about Wachovia charging for […]
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