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MasterCard inControl Helps Spenders Stick to a Budget

Credit card companies are getting better and better at protecting your account from thieves. Now MasterCard has come up with a way to protect your money from you. MasterCard inControl is a nearly all-encompassing budget protection tool that is making its way to the states soon. It is currently available overseas to users of the Royal Bank of Scotland and Barclaycard.

ING Direct Electric Orange Checking $50 Bonus Code EM495

ING Direct has just introduced a new Electric Orange checking account bonus code for $50 cash from ING Direct.
Get a $50 bonus when you open an Electric Orange checking account with the ING Direct promotional code EM495.
Just visit ingdirect.com/zerofees/, enter the promo code when you open a new account, and make 3 signature-based debit card purchases within 45 days of opening your account to receive the $50 bonus.
You’ll receive a $50 bonus on the fiftieth day after opening your account if you qualify.

CD Rates are Falling: Bad News for Savers

If you’ve got a large portion of your savings tied up in CDs, the bad news keeps on coming. According to MyBankTracker.com’s updated rates tables, the national averages for CD Rates have been slipping lower and lower. Based on the past four months (May 14 – August 11) figures show:

Illinois Deal: 2.50% On A 30-Month CD

Ah, the joys of country living.
Little 1st Community Bank in rural Illinois, just south of the Quad Cities, has a great CD special.
It’s paying 2.50% APY on a 30-month certificate of deposit with a minimum deposit of $1,000.
That’s half a point more than you can earn with the best nationally available 24-month CDs.
This CD [...]

Prosper Peer Lending Automated Plans up to $200 Cash Back Promotion

The Prosper peer lending network is currently offering up to $200 in cash rebate bonuses when you invest your funds with Prosper Automated Plans through August 31, 2010.
Prosper Automated Plans help you place loans on people’s bids automatically and allow you to bid on loans that match specific criteria that you have selected.
Plus, you can earn up to $200 in cash back bonuses when you invest using Automated Plans today.
Join Prosper as a Lender if you aren’t a member already to take advantage of this promotion.

Palos Bank and Trust Company is Week’s Lone Failure

Just one bank, Palos Bank and Trust Company, failed this week. The week was the second consecutive slow week for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

Thrifty and Dollar AMEX Card Deals, Frequent Flyer Promos, and More Car Rental Savings

Thrifty and Dollar car rentals are currently offering a variety of rental vehicle savings.
Save money on your rental from Dollar or Thrifty with these American Express Card Offers, frequent flyer bonus mile promotions, compact car rental discounts, and additional rental deals.
Check out these latest car rental offers from Thrifty and Dollar to save money when you travel.
Thrifty AMEX Deals

Citi Diamond Preferred Rewards Credit Card Review

If you’re in the market for a true rewards credit card, then you’ll want to check out Citi® Diamond Preferred® Rewards Card as it’s currently one of the best on the market. The perks you’ll receive with everyday use of this card are substantial.

Chase Auto Loans Include $100 Cash Back Bonus

Chase is offering potential rate reductions and cash back bonuses on its auto loans through September 30. This includes loans on new or used cars and refinancing on current auto loans.
Here’s how to reap the benefits of Chase’s late-summer auto loan deal:
Chase Auto Loan

Non-Traditional Banks Top 5-Year CD Rates

Which bank offers the best rate on 5-year CDs?
That depends on your definition of a bank.
If you’re asking about the traditional bank down on the corner, the answer is Stonebridge Bank, which has four branches in Southeast Pennsylvania.
It’s paying 2.80% APY with a $500 minimum deposit.
But that doesn’t top our rankings of the best [...]

Get up to $400 for Switching to Citibank

Citibank is offering an opportunity to earn up to $400 dollars for taking advantage of a checking bonus offer. This offer expires August 22.
The Offer
If you switch to Citibank checking, you get:

Keep Your Family in Shape Without Breaking the Bank

Childhood obesity has been a growing issue among American families. Not only are many health problems associated with obesity, but higher rates of eating disorders, depression and poor body image haunt children struggling with weight at a young age.

Old Harbor Bank Offers Free Cash

This deal is pretty simple: Old Harbor Bank just wants you to open a Free Checking account with direct deposit. For opening an account, the bank will give you $50.
Personal Checking Accounts
Old Harbor strives to bring variety to its customers. The bank says it understands that everyone is different and has different needs.
Old Harbor’s four main accounts are:

Obama Unemployment Bill Helps Teachers, Cuts Food Stamps

President Barack Obama signed recently an emergency employment bill that is expected to save 300,000 jobs, mostly in schools and police departments. Obama did not hesitate to sign the bill into law when it was proposed this week by the U.S. House of Representatives, despite its $26 billion price tag.

BBVA Compass Bank $150 Build to Order Checking Account Online Bonus

BBVA Compass Bank is currently offering a $150 Build to Order Checking account bonus when you apply online by August 31, 2010, available in AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, NM, and TX.
Just open a new BBVA Compass Build to Order Checking account online, set up a payroll direct deposit for a $75 bonus, and sign up for Online Bill Pay to earn $25 per month by paying at least 5 bills per month for 3 months.
That’s a total of $!50 in banking bonuses from BBVA Compass Bank.

Co-Signing on Student Loans Risky

Student loans are notoriously tough to get away from: Many are immune to bankruptcy, default, and as it turns out, death. As of now, co-signers could be forced to pay off the remainder of debt on private loans if the principal borrower dies with debt outstanding.

‘You Can’t Fire me Because I Quit!’ – 5 Tips For Quitting Gracefully

Admit it: There have been a few times where you’ve daydreamed of a dramatic exit from a less than satisfying job. Or maybe you really don’t want to leave but a better offer is on the horizon. Whatever your reason for quitting is, it is crucial to do it correctly. No matter what kind of job you’re leaving, opportunity exists to turn it into a learning experience you can discuss during interviews. Because the job market is so competitive, prospective employers could ask for job references. The last impression you leave at a place of work is an important one.

New York Fashion Week Mirrors Economy

The recession is not just affecting your bank account. It’s also affecting your wardrobe, according to Reuters. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is kicking off in New York and designers and fashion directors alike are brainstorming trends to get wary consumers to start shopping again.
What the Figures are Saying

Bank of America MyAccess Checking Account Monthly Fees Being Reinstated for Accounts Opened Online

Bank of America recently sent me a letter stating that the monthly maintenance fees for my MyAccess Checking account will be reinstated, even though I opened my account online.
I opened my Bank of America MyAccess Checking account during a long-time promotion that waived your monthly fees if you opened your account online.
However, it seems that Bank of America has now changed that policy and will begin to charge monthly maintenance fees as of November 3, 2010.

SmartyPig Interest Rate Drops Nearly 20%

Social savings site SmartyPig dropped the APY on its standard savings account to 1.75% this week from 2.15%. The decrease affected accounts containing less than $50,000, as high-balance accounts earned only 0.50% in the first place.
CEO Defends Rate Drop

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