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Saturday, December 9th, 2006I 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
Monday, August 14th, 2006As 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
Monday, August 14th, 2006It 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 […]
Online Savings Accounts Update
Tuesday, July 11th, 2006Quick update: HSBCDirect just raised their APY for their online savings account to 5.05%
HSBC Direct Savings Account at 4.80%
Tuesday, June 20th, 2006HSBCDirect 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 […]
I Am Merely the First Step
Tuesday, June 6th, 2006Please understand that my little blog, this little corner of my life and this little patch of electronic ether on the internet is but merely the first step on your way to getting your financial life in order. It’s about understanding exactly where you stand financially. Whether you’re a recent college grad who is entering […]
INGDirect Savings at 4.25%
Sunday, June 4th, 2006I am sure you heard, but my favorite online bank INGDirect just raised their APY to 4.25%.
I know, it sounds empty and paltry compared to some of the other online banks out there. And you can invest your money in a CD for a higher yeild, too. But for those of you who want to […]