New Dominion Bank has been steadily moving up in many of our rankings of the best CD rates over the past couple of weeks.
Although the small North Carolina bank hasn’t been able to claim a spot on our CD Rates Leaderboard, it now has the second-best deal on 36-month CDs.
New Dominion, which has a couple [...]

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Admit it: You have daydreamed of sandy beaches and cold drinks on more than one occasion during your workday. Although thoughts of rest and relaxation are enticing, the hefty price of travel often keeps people from taking advantage of their vacation days.
Here are some tips to make sure you get the best deal for what you are paying so you can get a well-deserved break.
It’s All About The Timing

WSFS bank knows that ever body likes getting gifts and with their new Personal Banking Services promotion you can earn as many of their featured gifts as you want.
What to Do

Each month there is a different featured gift. This month’s gift is a Northern Gravity Gear Swiss Edition Backpack. Next month you can pick up a Boulder Pack Company Foldable Stadium Chair.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reached a settlement with Citigroup Inc., in which Citigroup will pay $75 million to settle regulatory charges related to subprime mortgage-lending. Although the SEC will not charge Citigroup with fraud, the institution will be charged with material omission of disclosure requirements.
Why Citigroup is in Trouble

New York’s commuters have been following the headlines closely as the MTA, the city’s public transportation agency, takes steps toward raising the price of unlimited monthly subway and bus passes by nearly 17% to $104 per month.
Although using public transportation in New York remains more affordable than hailing a cab multiple times a day or shelling out the money for car insurance, gasoline and a parking spot, the rate hike has New Yorkers complaining.

You read it right. You could win $1 million with the “It pays to Discover Every Day Giveaway” going on now. Discover Bank is also giving out a total of 75 daily prizes to lucky winners all over the country.
All you need to do is use your Discover Card to gain entry to the competition.
The Giveaway
Every purchase you make on your Discover Card will automatically enter you for a chance to win.

Below are the some of the lowest auto loan rates available to residents living in the state of Minnesota. We were tipped off on the lowest auto loan rate (36 month auto loan for 2009+ vehicles) by BankVibe.com reader John who brought to our attention an outstanding new and used auto loan rate of 3.25% APR available at North Memorial Federal Credit Union, out of Robbinsdale, Minnesota.

The ever-growing popularity of buying ‘vintage,’ a.k.a used, items is fueled by the convenience of bargain websites such as eBay.com. The rough economy is causing people to cut spending in any way possible. Certain things should not be purchased used, and smart spenders deserve to indulge in their savings every now and then.
Check out these eight items you should pay full price for:
1. Mattress

The financial reform legislation put into law last week by President Barack Obama permanently raised the standard maximum deposit insurance amount to $250,000.  Previously $100,000, this new insurance limit covers all deposits placed in Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)-backed banks.