Category Archives: Banking

Citibank $400 in Thank You Rewards via New Checking Accounts

Posted on March 7, 2012 by InACents

I am all for fantastic offers to encourage people to open new accounts. Banks and credit card companies have been working hard and increasing promotions to draw in new customers. It makes me wonder how these companies make any money … Continue reading →

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ING Direct 2011 Black Friday Promotions

Posted on November 25, 2011 by InACents

As is tradition with ING Direct, they are again promoting some special products this holiday season for a very limited time. The promotion runs between 12:01 AM ET Friday, November 25th and 11:59 PM ET Sunday, November 27th, and the … Continue reading →

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PNC “S is for Savings” Children’s Program

Posted on November 1, 2011 by InACents

I was really excited to learn about a program offered by PNC, featuring Sesame Street, for children called “S is for Savings.” Anytime Elmo teams up with a bank, it has to be an excellent promotion for every Muppet in … Continue reading →

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Why Not to Rush Out and Get a Pre-Paid Rush Card Visa

Posted on September 21, 2011 by InACents

While sitting up late watching the MTV Music Awards (it was the only thing decent on late at night and it was such a train wreck I could not change the channel) and working on the blog, I came across … Continue reading →

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Capital One Bank Rewards Money Market 0.65% APY + Miles

Posted on September 12, 2011 by InACents

Capital One Bank has a pretty intriguing offer right now to earn a pretty good competitive rate as well as miles. Kind of like double dipping on your money. The program is being offered through Capital One Bank’s Rewards Money … Continue reading →

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TD Bank Summer Reading Program: Free $10 for Kids Reminder

Posted on September 7, 2011 by InACents

I wrote about this program all the way back in May (TD America Reading Program). Since readership of the site is over double what it was back then, this is a quick reminder for new and old readers that this … Continue reading →

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Credit Karma Skewed Scoring Methodology

Posted on August 30, 2011 by InACents

I am completely baffled with Credit Karma and their method of calculating credit scores. Back in June, when we were getting pre-approved for a new mortgage and our bank provided us with our credit scores, I found it peculiar that … Continue reading →

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PNC and Key Bank New Customer Promotions

Posted on August 16, 2011 by InACents

We received a couple of banking cards in the mail this week welcoming us to our neighborhood that I felt were worthy of sharing. PNC $100 for New Checking Accounts It appears the same deal is available on the PNC … Continue reading →

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BJ’s Shopping Club Discover 1.15% Savings Account

Posted on August 5, 2011 by InACents

As I have talked about in the past, we have a love/hate relationship with Costco. We used to be located about 20 minutes away from one of the various Costco locations around our home; however, we are now located within … Continue reading →

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PayPal Money Market Fund Closing July 29, 2011

Posted on June 24, 2011 by InACents

I find this notice laughable only because PayPal has been such a non-player for years when it comes to earning any type of interest in their accounts. Effective July 29, 2011, PayPal will end the money market fund. Any earnings … Continue reading →

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