(Rates may be out-dated. Please see the Current APY Wiki for updates) If you took part in the FNBO Direct 6% promo, you undoubtedly know that the interest rate has now dropped to 5.05%. The new rate is lower than the pre-promo rate, but in comparison to the recent drops from other banks (*cough* HSBC), [...]
Archive for the Savings Category
FNBO Ends the 6% Promo – A Few Banking Updates
Posted 28 September 2007 by Mr. BTagged As: | Categories: Banking, Savings | Comments Off
Fed Cuts Rates. Oh No, the Sky is Falling!
Posted 21 September 2007 by Mr. BTagged As: | Categories: Banking, Humor, Savings, The Fed | Comments Off
In the past few days, we have witnessed the 50-point rate slash by the Fed and parity between the US and Canadian dollar. Now, savings interest rates have been dropping like flies. Is the sky falling? Yes. Yes it is. Run for cover now before it’s too late! Abandon all of your worthless US dollars [...]
Moving from FNBO Direct? A Few Alternatives
Posted 10 August 2007 by Mr. BTagged As: | Categories: Savings | 3 Comments
(Rates may be out-dated. Please see the Current APY Wiki for updates) If, like me, you are concerned about the Due Diligence 2nd Request e-mail from FNBO Direct, then perhaps you are considering moving your money elsewhere. What, then, are some other possibilities? 1) E-loan Savings $5,000 minimum required to open $500 required to stay [...]
Concerns over FNBO Direct? An E-mail Error?
Posted 10 August 2007 by Mr. BTagged As: | Categories: Banking, Savings | 11 Comments
A few minutes ago I received a questionable e-mail from FNBO Direct. The e-mail subject is “Due Diligence 2nd Request.” Here it is in its entirety: Dear , As part of your initial application, we did not receive information regarding your current employer, occupation or position. In many cases, this is because you have a [...]
HSBC: $75 Checking Sign-up Bonus Offer through July 31st 2007
Posted 9 June 2007 by Mr. BTagged As: | Categories: Checking, Savings | Comments Off
HSBC is currently offering a $75 sign-up bonus for their interest checking account if you open this account by 31 July 2007. Here are the details: HSBC Interest Checking Account 0.05% Interest Rate (read: terrible) Must open with $3000 of “new” money Bonus will be credited 6 to 8 weeks after the account opening HSBC [...]
E-Trade: Account Restriction Resolved?
Posted 25 May 2007 by Mr. BTagged As: | Categories: Savings | 10 Comments
If you have been following any of my posts describing my trouble with an E-Trade account restriction, then you know that I have been patiently waiting for a resolution. I’ve been out of town for a few days, so I did not have a chance to call them again until today. Since I have the [...]
E-Trade: $25 Sign-up Bonus
Posted 20 May 2007 by Mr. BTagged As: | Categories: Savings | 1 Comment
Though E-Trade has been my financial nemesis of late, it is fair to acknowledge that their $25 sign-up bonus offer has been extended through the end of May 2007. I must remember that it is easy to dwell on the negative aspects of life, and since my last couple of posts have been mostly negative [...]
