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.
Credit Card Deals: Rewards Programs
The Advanta Platinum Business Card with Unlimited Rewards is also open to individuals with very good and good credit. Card holders earn 1 point for every dollar they spend. The Advanta Platinum BusinessCard Unlimited Rewards also has 0% APR for 15 months on balance transfers and 7.99% APR afterwards. And it lets you redeem points in the form of air travel, cash back, and merchandize among others. There are no blackout dates for air travel. The card has no annual fee and it doesn’t put a limit on the amount of points you can earn.
