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EverBank’s Confusing Array of Interest Rates

by Flexo on July 2, 2009. Banking Add a comment.

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…

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Savings and Checking Account Interest Rate Updates

by Flexo on June 5, 2009. Banking 3 comments.

A few banks have lowered interest rates offered for savings and checking accounts in the past few days. Here are a few of the new updates.

Ally Bank Savings Account is offering 2.0 percent APY as of June 19, 2009 Ally Bank Money Market is offering 1.85 percent APY as of June 19, 2009 OneUnited UNITY Gold E-Savings is offering ... Continue reading this article…

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Take Control of Your Finances Part 8: Set Savings Targets

by Flexo on December 15, 2008. Money Management Add a comment.

Last week, I wrote about the importance of setting real life goals in order to take and maintain control of one’s own financial condition. It’s important to break past the idea that a life goal is based on money. For example, entering retirement with $4,000,000 is a good target, but it’s not a major ... Continue reading this article…

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FNBO Direct Giving Away $25,000 to Customers

by Flexo on September 10, 2008. Banking Add a comment.

Liz Pullliam Weston, author and personal financial columnist, has teamed up with FNBO Direct (the online savings arm of First National Bank of Omaha) to sponsor a contest called “Pay Yourself First” in which five winners will each receive $5,000. Those who wished to participate sent in a one-minute video about why they save ... Continue reading this article…

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More ING Direct $25 Bonus Referrals

by Flexo on July 13, 2008. Banking Add a comment.

This is a quick Sunday night note to say that I’ve refreshed the list of $25 bonus referrals for new customers this evening. These appear to be going rather quickly and I try to keep the list updated with fresh links. For the Orange Savings Account referrals, I have on several occasions asked readers ... Continue reading this article…

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All New ING Direct $25 Bonus Codes Available

by Flexo on June 26, 2008. Banking 5 comments.

I have posted all new bonus links for new ING Direct savings accounts as of today. If you are a new customer to ING Direct, one of the first internet-only banks that took advantage of low overhead to offer great interest rates on savings accounts, you can receive $25 for opening a new account. ... Continue reading this article…

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E*TRADE Increases Savings Account Interest Rate, Bucking Trend

by Flexo on May 6, 2008. Banking 6 comments.

On Thursday, E*Trade Bank will increase the interest it pays on the Complete Savings Account from 3.01 percent to 3.15 percent APY. It’s a small move but it could be a good sign for savers if other banks follow suit. My company stock purchase plan account is held at E*TRADE and I plan on opening a savings ... Continue reading this article…

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