Capital One Direct InterestPlus Online Savings Now Available Nationally
Back in July we posted an article on a unique online savings account Capital One Direct Banking had available to Costco members.
Who Will Fill The Gap When ING Direct Closes?
ING Group, the Dutch-based parent company of ING Direct, announced this past week that it intends to scale back its US operations by 2013, stating that it would like to instead focus primarily on its European market.
Capital One Unknowingly Buys Invisible Web Ads
Having a hard time seeing that Capital One advertisement on some websites? It might be because its invisible, according to an article published today in the Wall Street Journal.
Capital One Direct Raises Their CD Rates
Capital One Direct has posted some big increases in its longer term CDs today, including the biggest jump, from 1.50% to 2.95% in its 48 month term CD.
Take a Vacation from High Foreign Exchange Fees
When you're planning a trip overseas, the last thing you want to have to factor into your budget is the cost of accessing your money in a foreign country.
Earn $30 Bonus With Free Checking From Capital One
Capital One Bank is looking to help consumers save more by chipping in when you set up automatic transfers from your checking to your savings.
U.S. banks will gather a record of $38.5 billion in overdraft fees
As the recession plummets upon us, we would hope that the government and financial services, such as banks, would do all that they can to help ease the clamor and chaos. Depending on your bank and credit score, you just may be one of the few rescued from overdraft fees, or someone continually traumatized by them.
Capital One Launches, InterestPlus Online Savings For Costco Members
Capital One has a new offer for their Costco members. Starting last week, Capital One has introduced a new account called InterestPlus Online Savings. The main advantage of this account is the quarterly bonus of 10% on interest earned.
Banks Brace of Billions in Credit Card Losses
Predicting how many Americans will have problems in paying their credit card bills used to be easy. The banks simply look at the unemployment rate to gauge the level of risk they need to face in the near future. This isn’t accurate anymore. Previously, job loss meant inability to pay. Nowadays, losses are outpacing the unemployment rate.
$200 Capital One Checking Bonus
UPDATE: Some of our readers have written us asking if this promo can be redeemed online. Unfortunately the answer is no. The small print states that you must present the mailer to qualify. We recommend you calling your nearest Capital One branch and ask them about the deal and see if they would except a print out.
Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley Battle Independent Brokerages For Wealthy Investors
U.S. Bank Acquires FBOP Corporation’s 9 Failed Banking Subsidiaries
Assessing the Impact of the FDIC’s Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program
FDIC Chairman Shelia Bair on The State of American Banking – Summary and Analysis
Citibank Credit Card Interest Skyrockets In Anticipation of Federal Regulation
Commerce Bank of Southwest Florida Fails, Becomes 123 Bank to Close in 2009
ING Direct Black Friday Special: Save ‘Til You Drop
Savers Left With Fewer Options as Hudson City Savings Lowers Top CD Rates
Wells Fargo Settles $1.4 Billion Lawsuit Regarding Auction-Rate Securities
‘Too Big To Fail’ Firms May Be Broken Down To Smaller Size
