Comments on: Banking Customers Beware http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/10/banking-customers-beware/ A blog about frugal living Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:14:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: 10 Tips to Stay Financially Fit « Suddenly Frugal Blog http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/10/banking-customers-beware/comment-page-1/#comment-1088 10 Tips to Stay Financially Fit « Suddenly Frugal Blog Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:03:19 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/10/17/banking-customers-beware/#comment-1088 [...] Save, save and save some more. Build a cash reserve of three to six months of expenses. It may take time, but it may be your lifeline in the event there is a job loss in the family. Look for a savings account with a higher than average interest rate – typically an internet bank – with insurance by the FDIC. You may also find a higher interest rate at a credit union. [...] [...] Save, save and save some more. Build a cash reserve of three to six months of expenses. It may take time, but it may be your lifeline in the event there is a job loss in the family. Look for a savings account with a higher than average interest rate – typically an internet bank – with insurance by the FDIC. You may also find a higher interest rate at a credit union. [...]

]]> By: tommiejo http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/10/banking-customers-beware/comment-page-1/#comment-1087 tommiejo Sat, 18 Oct 2008 02:38:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/10/17/banking-customers-beware/#comment-1087 Good to know, thanks! Good to know, thanks!

]]> By: Jen A. Miller http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/10/banking-customers-beware/comment-page-1/#comment-1086 Jen A. Miller Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:41:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/10/17/banking-customers-beware/#comment-1086 I second the suggestion of checking in ING and bankrate. I wrote an article for Cyberhomes.com that looked at local vs. internet banks for those looking to get out of the big bank industry: <br/><br/>http://www.cyberhomes.com/readingroom.aspx?article=bankoptions<br/><br/>Hope it helps! I second the suggestion of checking in ING and bankrate. I wrote an article for Cyberhomes.com that looked at local vs. internet banks for those looking to get out of the big bank industry:

http://www.cyberhomes.com/readingroom.aspx?article=bankoptions

Hope it helps!

]]> By: Melanie http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/10/banking-customers-beware/comment-page-1/#comment-1085 Melanie Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:14:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/10/17/banking-customers-beware/#comment-1085 Leah -<br/> Have you used bankrate.com before? There you can compare what banks all around the country offer. They also have a rating system to help you know what sort of shape the bank is in. Leah -
Have you used bankrate.com before? There you can compare what banks all around the country offer. They also have a rating system to help you know what sort of shape the bank is in.

]]> By: Leah Ingram http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/10/banking-customers-beware/comment-page-1/#comment-1084 Leah Ingram Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:19:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/10/17/banking-customers-beware/#comment-1084 Melanie:<br/><br/>Great idea on ING. Yesterday, I looked through our two local papers and wrote down the names of all the local banks and credit unions that were advertising there. Then I logged onto Switchboard.com and looked up local banks, in case I'd missed anyone. Turns out that Commerce Bank will offer us the best interest rate on a CD even better than ING Direct, but it was really interesting to see how the rates ranged from small bank to credit union to large bank.<br/><br/>Leah Melanie:

Great idea on ING. Yesterday, I looked through our two local papers and wrote down the names of all the local banks and credit unions that were advertising there. Then I logged onto Switchboard.com and looked up local banks, in case I’d missed anyone. Turns out that Commerce Bank will offer us the best interest rate on a CD even better than ING Direct, but it was really interesting to see how the rates ranged from small bank to credit union to large bank.

Leah

]]> By: Leah Ingram http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/10/banking-customers-beware/comment-page-1/#comment-1083 Leah Ingram Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:17:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/10/17/banking-customers-beware/#comment-1083 Here is an <a HREF="http://www.wachovia.com/misc/0,,2149,00.html" REL="nofollow">online press release from the Wachovia website about the Wells Fargo merger.</a> I would recommend checking Wachovia.com from time to time to stay up to date.<br/><br/>Leah Here is an online press release from the Wachovia website about the Wells Fargo merger. I would recommend checking Wachovia.com from time to time to stay up to date.

Leah

]]> By: The Reigner's http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/10/banking-customers-beware/comment-page-1/#comment-1082 The Reigner's Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:42:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/10/17/banking-customers-beware/#comment-1082 I just happened to stumble across your site and love it! I too use Wachovia and was aware they citibank bought them, but didn't know about Fargo Wells. Is there a site I can look up to stay up-to-date on the merge? Thanks!<br/>~Renae I just happened to stumble across your site and love it! I too use Wachovia and was aware they citibank bought them, but didn’t know about Fargo Wells. Is there a site I can look up to stay up-to-date on the merge? Thanks!
~Renae

]]> By: Melanie http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/10/banking-customers-beware/comment-page-1/#comment-1081 Melanie Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:53:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/10/17/banking-customers-beware/#comment-1081 If you're looking for a savings account or CD, you should also check out online banks. For example, ING Direct is currently offering 4% on a 1 year cd ($1000 minimum deposit), and if you find someone with an account, they can refer you and you will get a $25 bonus for opening an account! If you’re looking for a savings account or CD, you should also check out online banks. For example, ING Direct is currently offering 4% on a 1 year cd ($1000 minimum deposit), and if you find someone with an account, they can refer you and you will get a $25 bonus for opening an account!

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