I looked at the calendar the other day and couldn’t believe the year was already half over! It seems like just yesterday we were ringing in 2010, and now 2011 is just 6 months away. The summer is a time for vacations and cookouts, but don’t forget to pay attention to your finances too! Follow […]
The Chase Freedom Visa, which we already know is a great card, is offering a $100 sign-up bonus! It’s a great offer to celebrate Free Money Friday before the holiday weekend! How to Get Your $100 Bonus Sign up for the Chase Freedom Visa. Earn $100 Bonus Cash Back after you make $500 in purchases […]
The home buyer tax credit is extended until Sept. 30! For all the new home buyers panicking when they weren’t able to get their closing done by the deadline yesterday, help is on the way. The home buyer tax credit extension will apply to both first time home buyers and existing home owners originally eligible […]
When I asked Are CDs Obsolete? I mentioned that SmartyPig was an alternative to CDs. As you recall, when I wrote about my experiences with SmartyPig, I found it easy to use, and its interest rate to be downright irresistible. At the time, the only thing I hadn’t done was actually meet one of my […]
We all know that long term CDs have higher rates than short term CDs… or so we thought. A unique Ally Bank CD set of rules actually lets us take advantage of the higher rates with a shorter term. CD Rates Are CDs Obsolete? That’s the question we’re discussing this week. As CD rates remain […]
Once upon a time, Certificates of Deposit (CDs) were a great way to put away money for a fixed period of time. A CD ladder could help you get the overall best interest rate by locking in funds for longer amounts of time while still giving you access to portions of your cash every month […]
Update: This offer is expired. Please see our credit card directory for current offers. It’s Free Money Friday and this week is a great chance for a free $50 gift card. How to Get Your $50 Gift Card Apply for the Citi Diamond Preferred Rewards card. Make $300 in purchases within 3 months of opening […]
2% cash back credit cards are a great way to earn cash back credit card rewards. You can earn the 2% cash back on everything you purchase. 2% Cash Back Credit Cards Schwab 2% Cash Back Credit Card. The Schwab 2 cash back credit card is my favorite. It earns 2% cash back on all […]
The deadline for one of my favorite deals is just around the corner. The College Advantage $25+ Sign Up Bonus ends on June 30. Be sure to read through the comments to see how to score hundreds of dollars from this deal! June 30 is also the current deadline for the tax credit for existing […]
Today we’re wrapping up the in-depth look at the health care bill and how it might impact your finances. Today we will cover the new student loan reform included in the health care bill. Student Loan Reform Bill The federal government has officially ended the bank-based system of distributing federally subsidized student loans through the […]
