SmartyPig BBVA Compass $150 Checking Account Bonus

Posted on August 11, 2010 // 3 Comments

While clicking around on the SmartyPig site, I saw that their new partner BBVA Compass Bank has a $150 bonus for new accounts. It doesn't seem to be limited specifically to SmartyPig users, although it is "only available in AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, NM & … [Read the rest]

Chase Checking Bonus: 100 Bucks For New Accounts

Posted on August 11, 2010 // 2 Comments

Chase has an online offer for a $100 bonus for opening a new Chase Checking account with $100 and either setting up direct deposit or making five debit card purchases within 60 days of opening. You can either open online or in-branch. Ongoing, … [Read the rest]

Volunteers Wanted For NPR Article About Taxes

Posted on August 11, 2010 // 5 Comments

Here's an e-mail I got yesterday from a reporter from National Public Radio, looking for some volunteers for a story that requires someone who is both willing to be open about their finances and who also keeps a close accounting of things. … [Read the rest]

SmartyPig: Tips and Tricks To Use Like a Bank Account

Posted on August 10, 2010 // 24 Comments

In a previous post about 4 Stash Your Cash Deals Most People Haven’t Heard Of, I mentioned the new FDIC-insured savings site SmartyPig.com since they have consistently high yields, currently at 2.15% APY on balances up to $50,000 with no minimums or … [Read the rest]

Everbank Online Check Deposit Review – FreeNet Checking and Yield Pledge Money Market Accounts

Posted on August 9, 2010 // 22 Comments

When I first heard about online check deposit a couple years ago, I was pretty excited. I loved the idea of scanning in checks from your home computer any time of day without the hassle of going to the bank or waiting for snail mail. But at the time … [Read the rest]

My Money Blog Readers Are Exceptional Human Beings

Posted on August 7, 2010 // 13 Comments

After two days of polling for my Are You Smarter Than a Monkey question, here are the results. As I revealed after voting, visitors were each served up one of two different poll questions randomly, with an equal chance of getting either one. … [Read the rest]

Are You Smarter Than A Monkey? Answer This

Posted on August 5, 2010 // 19 Comments

Here's a quick test to see if you are smarter than a monkey. Don't worry, it turns out that monkeys are pretty smart. First, answer the poll question, then continue onwards to read an explanation. Vote first! (Due to some technical … [Read the rest]

Umbrella Insurance: Examples of Actual Claims

Posted on August 4, 2010 // 32 Comments

Personal umbrella insurance is additional liability insurance, designed to pay out on top of your existing auto and homeowner's/renter's insurance policies. For example, you may only have $300,000 in liability coverage on your car insurance. If … [Read the rest]

The Essential Components of the Good Life

Posted on August 3, 2010 // 1 Comment

Here is YASAH - yet another study about happiness. Reader RJ sent this to me via this CBS Marketwatch article, but I highly recommend reading the actual study titled Meaning Really Matters: The MetLife Study on How Purpose Is Recession-Proof and … [Read the rest]

TradeKing $50 New Account Bonus: No Promo Code or Referral Required

Posted on August 2, 2010 // 2 Comments

Online discount broker TradeKing has brought back their $50 sign-up bonus for new accounts, no promotional code or referral required. You must open with $2,500 and make one trade within 30 days. Offer expires 1/31/11. To qualify for this offer, … [Read the rest]

Conscious Spending: Things vs. Experiences

Posted on August 2, 2010 // 9 Comments

It's official: Experiences make people happier than possessions. Okay, not really, but it is the conclusion taken from a recent psychology study as reported in this CNN Health article: The study looked at 154 people enrolled at San Francisco … [Read the rest]

Equifax.com Promotional Code: Free 3-in-1 Credit Report & FICO Score

Posted on August 2, 2010 // 14 Comments

Visit the 3-in-1 Credit Report with Score page at Equifax and click on "Buy Now". You'll have to register on the website or log in with a previously created account. There is no need to enter credit card information. When you are able to, enter the … [Read the rest]

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