I plan to open up an account with EverBank within the next week to take this bank for a test drive. I like what I see of EverBank’s interest rates, but I have to admit the structure is not as simple as I like to see.
As of October 23, 2009 the savings product, “Yield Pledge ... Continue reading this article…
April is National Financial Literacy Month in the United States. In most cases, schools do not extensively teach financial skills. Teenagers, highly susceptible to messages from the media, often do not have guidance from teachers, who are not trained to teach financial skills, or from parents, many of whom do not model healthy financial behavior. ... Continue reading this article…
For those who have enjoyed high-yield savings and checking accounts, get ready for a difficult time keeping up with inflation. ING Direct announced just minutes ago that the bank is dropping the interest rate on the first $50,000 per person deposited in their Electric Orange checking account to 0.5 percent APY. The interest rate ... Continue reading this article…
See the review of the best online savings accounts – updated February 2010.
Kiplinger Magazine picked several banks when naming the best savings and checking accounts for 2008. Here is what they’ve chosen.
Best online savings account: FNBO Direct. I am a fan of FNBO Direct, and I’ve started moving more money into this account ... Continue reading this article…
If you own a credit card from Bank of America, the bank is offering you a $75 bonus for opening a checking account with a minimum deposit of $25 before November 30. The bonus is available for Bank of America’s “MyAccess” checking account.
To qualify for the bonus, visit Bank of America’s website, select the ... Continue reading this article…
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A new Chase branch opened across the street from my apartment some time in the past few months. I was considering opening an account there for the convenience, but I haven’t given it too much thought. I’m more inclined to simplify my finances, which means reducing the ... Continue reading this article…