Avoiding Gift Card Scams

It was reported that in this year’s Christmas season, gift cards were a pretty popular fad.  With that being said, retail store employees are out to get them back.  Apparently, there have been cases where you hand the clerk your gift card and they’ll turn around and pocket the card.  Then they’ll hand you an [...]

Chase $125 Checking Bonus

If you are a current Chase Credit Card Holder and are looking to open a new checking account, here’s a great chance to make $125 in doing so.  Chase is offering a $125 bonus when you open a new Chase checking account.  This promotion is only available for Chase cardholders; you must be logged in [...]

Franklin Synergy Bank 2.15% 12 month CD

Franklin Synergy Bank has their 12 month eCD rate at 2.15%.  The minimum deposit is $1,000 and the maximum is $500,000.  It seems this rate has actually been decreased; last week it was sitting at 2.25%. The account can be opened online and is available nationwide.  The rate is listed on their eProducts Page.

Auto Insurance Discounts

If you’ve been shopping around for cheap auto insurance online, you may have noticed that a lot of insurance these days doesn’t come cheap.  This is especially true if you’ve recently gotten ticketed, caused an accident or if you’re a young driver.  You can, however, find a few good ways to save on your insurance [...]

Thrivent Financial Bank $50 Checking Bonus

Thrivent Financial Bank is giving you a $50 bonus when you open a new Thrivent Rewards Checking account.  All you have to do is simply open an account by 12/31/09. Here are a few benefits of opening a Thrivent Rewards Checking account: Free unlimited online bill-pays per month. Free access to all of your financial [...]

Union Bank $200 Checking Bonus

Here’s to economic recovery!  Union Bank has a $200 checking bonus when you open a new Signature Banking checking account.  The account must be opened by 01/31/2010. Establish 2 of the following services, and you’re on your way to an extra $200: 3 Online bill payments Monthly direct deposits 5 debit card purchases You can call, [...]

National City $300 Checking Bonus

National City has extended their $300 checking bonus to 12/19/09.  This same deal was posted back in November, but is now updated with a new look and new expiration date. The requirements are the same:  Get your first $100: Establish a monthly direct deposit of at least $400 and having 10 check card purchases in the first [...]

Alliant Credit Union 2.00% 12 month CD

Alliant Credit Union has their 12 month regular CD at 2.00% APY for all amounts up to $24,999.99; the minimum balance required for this account is $1,000.  This rate is accurate as of 12/04/2009, and at the rate these CD’s keep changing, it’s best to act fast.   Their 12-month to 48-month CDs are all very competitive. You can check [...]

ING Direct 2.00% 12 month CD

Recently, we mentioned that Ally Bank was at the height of all 12 month CD’s in the market of major banks.  Well ING Direct has raised its 12 month CD from 1.75% to 2.00% APY.  Nice!  The only question is: how long will this rate last?  Well that’s up to ING.  For now, all serious depositors [...]

Discover 5% Cash Back

Discover’s got their 5% cashback deal nicely laid out for the next 9 months.  This month, you can earn 5% cashback on all grocery store, restaurant and movie purchases.   From January to March, you can earn 5% cashback on all travel purchases.  To earn the extra cashback, you’ll have to sign up for each period.  Right [...]

Ally Bank 1.89% 12 month CD

Ally Bank is still sitting at on top of the 12-month CD market, in regards to the popular banks we are all well aware of.  Their 12 month CD has a 1.89% APY with no minimum deposit required.  Ally Bank is popular for not requiring a minimum deposit.  Another key point is the only fee they’ll [...]

PerkStreet Financial $100 Checking Bonus

Here’s an update to one of the easiest bank deals in all of bank bonuses history.  PerkStreet Financial has increased their $50 checking bonus to $100!  The only reason this is such a big deal is because the requirement is simply open an account and Voila! $50 bucks in your pocket.  But now, it’s a whopping $100 in [...]

Zecco Forex $100 Account Bonus

Zecco Forex is offering a $100 cash bonus when you open and fund a new online trading account.  You have to open the account and perform a few requirements  by 12/18/09. Here’s what you do: Open an online trading account with Zecco Forex Make your deposit before 12/18/2009 5pm (ET) Make 3 round-trip trades before 12/18/2009 5pm (ET) Collect [...]

GreenBank $100 Checking Bonus

Thanks to Charles for the heads up on this deal. GreenBank is offering a $100 bonus when you open a new checking account.  The deal is fairly easty to obtain.  Just follow a few steps listed below: Complete the registration form, which can be Found Here, and click submit. Open a new checking account within 60 days [...]