$25 Bonus for Opening a New Account at E*TRADE
Open a Complete Savings Account with E*TRADE by 2/25/2009. Very simple terms which include you only needing to deposit $1. Other additional terms are:
$150 HSBC Bank Checking Account Gift Bonus
By visiting and opening a Plus account by 2/28/2009 you will receive a free PowerCost Monitor (valued at $150). A plus to this offer is existing HSBC account holders can apply as long as they meet the requirements and as with all bank deals, their are some important points that you should be aware of:
Deposit Insurance 101
With even the once-mighty banks needing government assistance in riding out this crisis, consumers are driven to ask: Is my money still safe in the bank? Before you go taking out all your money from the bank and stashing it under the mattress, you first need to know the basics of your deposit insurance. While the knowledge that your money is secure may not be enough to keep you sleeping soundly at night, at least that’s one less thing to worry about amidst the economic uncertainty.
The Citi PremierPass 20,000 Bonus ThankYou Points
Specifically designed for people who love traveling, the Citi PremierPass offers free bonus ThankYou points for clients who spend a specified amount within 3 months. This program is particularly attractive because it provides a variety of options for business travelers. The standard card has no annual fee while the Elite version has a $75 annual fee.
JP Morgan Chase Expands on Its Loans
During the first week of October 2008, JP Morgan Chase, one of the oldest and biggest New York financial institutions, became the latest major banking institutions to expand on its loan modification program in the hope of helping their borrowers avoid foreclosure. To understand how JP Morgan Chase became riddled with troubled mortgage loans despite its reputation as an investment company, it is important to look back on its recent history and acquisitions.
Gas Up for the Best Gas Credit Deals in Town
Even with gas prices not as atrociously high as they were six to eight months back, spending should still be carefully curbed as these are even harder times that we face. For many of us, any way to save or to get something out of your purchases is a welcome opportunity.
Free $200 from Metropolitan National Bank of New York
For an undetermined but limited amount of time, the Metropolitan National Bank of New York is currently offering new clients free $200 simply for opening a checking account. This deal is different from most other promotions because the bank is not even advertising the deal at all. Unless you look carefully at the fine print, you won’t even know that you’re eligible for the free $200.
PNC Offers Free $75 for New Direct Deposit Accounts
Until the end of this month, PNC Bank is offering $75 to any client that opens a personal checking account with a minimum direct deposit of $500. The offer also requires you to enrollment in online banking until February 27, 2009. Some of the accounts that will get the free $75 include the Bank Free Business Checking, Business Enterprise Checking, Business Basic Checking, Analysis Business Checking, Retail Business Checking, Non-Profit Checking, Real Estate Services Checking, and Medical Professionals Checking.
Saving While Unemployed: Bills Are The “Big Rocks” You Need To Avoid. Part 2
Should you use your credit cards or lose them? Credit cards can give you a cushion as you wait for your first unemployment check. After that it would be best to pay them off and put them away. It may be that you have so much debt you can't pay them off, and even making the minimum payment is a “big rock” You hopefully have credit insurance to make that payment for you. Keep your credit cards available for real emergencies, but do not use them for monthly expenses.
Earn $100 dollars by opening a checking account with Sovereign Bank
Visit sovereignbank.com/100 and open a Primier or Interest Checking Account along with a Sovereign CheckCard and a $10 deposit by February 27. Then, by using your Sovereign Bank CheckCard make 6 purchases within 60 days of opening your account. If all goes well you should receive a $100 cash bonus credited to your account 15 days after the 60-day opening period.
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ING Direct Black Friday Special: Save ‘Til You Drop
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Wells Fargo Settles $1.4 Billion Lawsuit Regarding Auction-Rate Securities
‘Too Big To Fail’ Firms May Be Broken Down To Smaller Size
