(Rates may be out-dated. Please see the Current APY Wiki for updates) A particular thread at FatWallet on where to move one’s money after the 6% promotional period ends on April 30th got my attention. HSBC’s rate prior to the 6% promo was only 5.05%, and that is where I suspect it will return on [...]
Archive for April 2007
HSBC 6% Promo Ends Soon, What to Do?
Posted 12 April 2007 by Mr. BTagged As: | Categories: Savings | Comments Off
Keep the Dentist From Taking a Bite out of Your Wallet
Posted 7 April 2007 by Mr. BTagged As: | Categories: Uncategorized | 1 Comment
Want to potentially save hundreds of dollars every year or so? Floss! Seriously. Take care of your teeth and you can save a bundle. I know this from personal experience (the hard way). I’ve always taken pretty good care of my teeth – I usually brush four to five times a day. However, I admit [...]
2006 IRA Investment Deadline – April 17, 2007
Posted 6 April 2007 by Mr. BTagged As: | Categories: Retirement | Comments Off
If you have an IRA (and you should!), the deadline for contributing money allocated for 2006 is April 17, 2007. After that date, any money that you invest is considered an investment for 2007. I have both a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA, but right now I’m only contributing to the Roth. I have [...]
$250 Signup Bonus – Chase Freedom Card
Posted 3 April 2007 by Mr. BTagged As: | Categories: Credit cards | 3 Comments
Chase is currently running a promotion for their “Freedom” Card worth $250. If you are approved, they will give you $250 after your first purchase. More Information Before you apply, make sure that it mentions the $250 bonus offer. There’s music on that page, so turn your sound down. I have this card now, but [...]
Two Good Ways to Improve Your Credit Score
Posted 1 April 2007 by Mr. BTagged As: | Categories: Credit cards | Comments Off
Or perhaps I should title this post, “Two Good Ways to Deplete your Credit Score.” Either way, two main factors for getting (and keeping) a high credit score are: Pay ALL of your bills on time Nothing hurts a credit score more detrimentally (aside from declaring bankruptcy) than paying bills late. Most companies will excuse [...]
