An article by BudgetQueen Do you remember your first credit card? You know --the one that kept you from starving in college, and helped build your credit as a young adult? I still have mine. Every time I call customer service for this card, they seem to be impressed that I have been a member for 20 years (mostly because that was before they were born). As an adult, this card still made me smile! I carefully watched as my reward points accumulated and I could get that $10 coffee card at the end … [Read more...]
Save hundreds by avoiding the gym; instead go to the recreation center!
An article by BudgetQueen I did it once. My husband and I blew over $600 for a year's membership to the gym. It was a lot but I convinced myself it was cheaper than buying just one machine. I did really well at first. It was cold outside, but it was nice in there. There were televisions and treadmills. If I couldn’t sleep one night I went there -- it was open at 3:00am! I felt like a slob in my gray sweats and wrinkled t-shirts, compared to the ladies in there with outfits that had to cost … [Read more...]
ING Money Market Account – Now Capital One 360
If you have a savings account, you need to consider transferring it over to an ING money market account. Recently Capital One merged with ING Direct. At ING you will be able to earn up to 5 times the national savings rate, allowing you to maximize your investment in a hurry. A money market account is a great investment as it is relatively low risk and it does provide you with a great option to help you save money quickly. When comparing rates on money market accounts you will see that ING is … [Read more...]
The Benefits Of High Interest Money Market Accounts
High interest money market accounts provide investors with a great opportunity to save money quickly. When you look at the measly interest rate provided with a standard savings account and compare it to the interest rate of a money market account, you will be able to see that you can easily earn 3 times more in interest money. Compare money market account interest rates in order to find the best bank out there that can provide you with a higher rate so you can earn more money. Online Money … [Read more...]
