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High Yield Accounts: ING, HSBC, Emigrant, etc.

I haven’t done this in a while, but I think it’s important to share the information every couple of months. So much of my traffic comes from people trying to figure out the difference between the following high yield savings accounts: ING, HSBC, and Emigrant.
WHERE TO BEGIN?
People are often overwhelmed by the thought of researching […]

HSBC Online Security Warning

As I was surfing through the blogosphere, I saw this security warning for HSBC customers at A Penny Saved.
Not that I have a bias (okay, I do), but ING just recently updated their login features to increase their site’s security.
(I fully realize that I have invoked The Gods of High Yielding Online Accounts to smite […]

Online Savings Accounts: Higher Interest

It seems like online savings accounts are the only thing on my mind lately. In almost every recent conversation I’ve had with family or my closest friends, I ask them if they’ve moved their money from their brick-and-mortar savings account to a higher interest online savings account.Use bankrate.com to compare the different rates for the […]

Automatic Bill Pay: Worth It?

For those of you who stop by my blog on a regular basis, you know that I am a fan of online banking and online bill pay. The ease and convenience of online banking allows for you to stay on top of your bank accounts. It also serves as a way to combat possible identity […]

Online Savings Accounts Update

Quick update: HSBCDirect just raised their APY for their online savings account to 5.05%

ING Update

Even though I have discovered that other online banks are slightly more agressive with their APY for savings accounts, my APY for INGDirect just went up to 4.35%
I have found it to be a great online bank to park my money as I build up that emergency fund.
Open a savings account in under five minutes […]

HSBC Direct Savings Account at 4.80%

HSBCDirect has increased its APY to 4.80% for savings accounts. Again, I’m in love with online savings accounts. For those of you who don’t have a ton of money to invest, but want to make some money on savings (while still keeping the funds liquid), online savings accounts are such a great alternative to their […]