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Best Checking Accounts for 2011

From RateNerd
December 27, 2010 at 12:09 pm
We found the best checking account offers and deals to help you get started in 2011 on the right foot. New financial regulations from the governement means fewer Americans will ... (more)

Holiday Spending Up – Good Sign For The Economy?

From RateNerd
December 20, 2010 at 2:55 pm
Holiday spending is up over last year.  That may be good for all of us. When asked about their spending intentions for the holidays, 38 percent of survey respondents reported ... (more)

$220 New Checking Account Offer From Bank Of America

From RateNerd
December 13, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Get $100 now, and $120 over six months with a new checking account from Bank of America. Designed to help you pay your Bank of America credit card from your BofA checking account, ... (more)

How Costly 401(k) and IRA Withdrawals Can Derail Your Plans

From RateNerd
December 6, 2010 at 11:15 am
Set long-term savings goals for your retirement to avoid making early, costly withdrawals. Taking money out of tax-deferred retirement accounts like a 401(k) or an Individual ... (more)

Understanding 529 College Savings Plans

From RateNerd
November 29, 2010 at 11:06 am
What’s the best way to save for your child’s education? Figuring out how to pay for college may be more daunting than completing the course work it takes to graduate. ... (more)

Free Flip Ultra HD Camera With Free Checking Account – Daily Deal

From RateNerd
November 21, 2010 at 10:49 am
Get a free Flip Ultra HD Video camera with this free checking account First Bank’s offering a free checking account with no minimum balance and no monthly service charge, ... (more)

New U.S. Bank Credit Card Earns Free Kroger Groceries – Daily Deal

From RateNerd
November 18, 2010 at 10:42 am
Save money at Kroger with this new U.S. Bank Credit and Debit card offer. U.S. Bank and The Kroger Co. announced that U.S. Bank will issue credit cards and reloadable prepaid debit ... (more)

$100 Bonus After $500 In Credit Card Purchases – Daily Deal

From RateNerd
November 15, 2010 at 10:04 am
Get $100 Bonus When you spend $500 in 3 months with the Discover More credit card. New card-members can get $100 as a special sign up bonus, and earn 1-5% cash back on purchases. ... (more)

3.03% APY Free Checking Account, Free ATM’s – Daily Deal

From RateNerd
November 11, 2010 at 10:28 am
Cash Rewards Checking offers 3.03% APY and Free ATMs nationwide. Arizona Bank & Trust is paying a respectable 3.09% APY on balances up to $20,000, along with some great benefits. ... (more)

3.51% Free Checking Account With Free ATM’s – Daily Deal

From RateNerd
November 8, 2010 at 10:18 am
Earn 3.51% APY with this High Rate Checking Rewards account. 3.51% APY –  This high rate checking account is so unbelievable it beats most certificate and money market rates, ... (more)

$100 Savings Account Bonus With U.S. Bank – Daily Deal

From RateNerd
November 4, 2010 at 11:17 am
Get $50 when you open a new account, and $50 more in a year. U.S. Bank’s S.T.A.R.T. account makes it simple for you to “start” a savings plan, stay on track to meet your ... (more)

How to Make Your IRA Contribution Count

From RateNerd
November 1, 2010 at 10:01 am
Saving for retirement is more important than ever, especially amid the current economic crisis. Opening an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or contributing the maximum amount ... (more)

Savings Account Deposit Bonus Up To $300 – Daily Deal

From RateNerd
October 25, 2010 at 10:00 am
Join WTDirect now and earn a cash bonus when you open an account and maintain a balance of $10,000 or more. Do the math on this deal – if you annualize the return, the $100 ... (more)

$100 Chase Checking Coupon For New Checking Accounts – Daily Deal

From RateNerd
October 21, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Open a new Chase checking account and get $100. This offer is for new small business accounts, and expires October 30, so you need to act soon. As RateNerd readers know, we like ... (more)

Why Money Market Accounts Make Sense Now

From RateNerd
October 18, 2010 at 11:25 am
Money Market rates are much higher than standard checking account interest rates, and close to 1 year CD rates. When you put your money into a money market savings account it ... (more)

Which Tax Credits Expire on December 31, 2010?

From RateNerd
October 15, 2010 at 8:56 am
Several Federal tax credits are set to expire by year’s end. If you have been delaying that home improvement project, you may find that waiting too long is detrimental to ... (more)

3.00% Free Checking Account, iPhone Access, Free ATM – Daily Deal

From RateNerd
October 11, 2010 at 11:20 am
Earn 3.00% APY on this free checking account on balances up to $25,000. Legacy Bank’s Win/Win checking account pays a high interest rate, covers ATM fees up to $3.00 each, ... (more)

Finding The Best CD Rates Now

From RateNerd
October 7, 2010 at 10:04 am
CD Rates continue to drop. Here’s a look at some of the best CD rates that outperform the averages. Finding the best CD rates is fairly easy – and its amazing to see ... (more)

$150 Bonus Checking Account Deal – Daily Deal

From RateNerd
October 4, 2010 at 9:25 am
Get $150 with a new free checking account at Sovereign Bank. Sovereign Bank, part of the Santander Group, is offering a $150 cash bonus for opening a newchecking account. Sovereign ... (more)

$200 Bank of America Checking Account Bonus – Daily Deal

From RateNerd
September 30, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Get up to $200 with a new small business checking account at Bank of America. We dont often see deals like this from BofA – and this is a good one if you are starting a small ... (more)

4.00% APY Checking Account Plus Identity Theft Protection – Daily Deal

From RateNerd
September 27, 2010 at 10:51 am
Get 4.00% APY checking account with 6 months free identity theft protection. MetaBank goes over and beyond to earn your business with this rewards checking account deal. Rewards ... (more)

Life Insurance Under 40?

From RateNerd
September 24, 2010 at 10:58 am
Life insurance FYI for ‘Generation Y’. If you were born between 1979 and 1994, you may have heard yourself described as part of “Generation Y.” So if you’re ... (more)

5.01% APY Rewards Checking Account Deal – Daily Deal

From RateNerd
September 22, 2010 at 10:31 am
This rewards checking account comes with a great rate of 5.01% APY on balances up to $25,000. Plus ATM Fee refunds Nationwide.  But act fast because the rate drops to 3.01% in ... (more)

Student Loan Landscape Changes

From RateNerd
September 20, 2010 at 10:04 am
There are some big changes happening in the student loan market. During the 2009-2010 academic year, the average annual cost of a public four-year degree was $7,020 and for a private ... (more)

Making The Recession Work For You

From RateNerd
September 17, 2010 at 11:03 am
The recession can actually be a good thing for those in debt. People are discovering is that this is not only a good time to stop accruing personal debt, but also a good time ... (more)