Archive for February, 2009
American Express To Pay You To Cancel Your Cards
This may not be a desperate move, but definitely sent a clear message to cardholders: They no longer appreciate your business. In fact, they will even pay you to leave. As unbelievable as it sounds, that’s what one credit card company is doing now and maybe more issuers will take similar action.
AMEX has just launched [...]
Centennial Bank Savings Account 2.28% APY
Not a great offer at all, but you will get more from Centennial Bank than from, say, HSBC Direct.
Right now, Centennial Bank is offering up to 3.30% APY for its savings account. The minimum balance required to open an account is only $500. However, to earn the top tier rate, you will have to have [...]
Redneck Bank Money Market Account 3.10% APY
The bank’s name doesn’t interest me that much, but the bank’s money market account yield sure does. With a 3.10% APY (hope it lasts though), what’s not to like?
First, a little background of Redneck Bank. It’s the online division of Bank of The Wichitas. According to the FDIC, Bank of The Wichitas was established in [...]
Personal Finance Reviews Links Of February 15, 2009
Chief Family Officer reviewed ING Direct. It’s a nice savings account and probably the oldest online savings account, but there are many better options out there.
Broke Grad Student read the book Paying For College Without Going Broke. Is getting a financial aid the answer?
Cash Money Life check out the new version of Amazon Kindle. I [...]
Provident Bank Checking Account $123 Bonus
Provident Bank is giving $123 for every new Provident Checking account customer.
From now till March 1, 2009, you can receive $123 bonus if you open a new Totally Free, Regular, Interest or Platinum Checking account from Provident Bank and set up direct deposit. This offer, however, is available to residents of DC, MD, PA, VA [...]
Chase Adds Fees To Low Interest Rate Credit Cards: No More 0% Balance Transfer From Chase?
This isn’t the good news that I want to share.
An article on USAToday says that Chase, the largest credit card issuers in the nation, is adding a $10 monthly fee,or $120 a year, to credit cards with low promotional interest rate. According the the article,
The change affects consumers with low promotional rates who have carried [...]