The Simple, Smart way to Save Update: On January 5, 2011 SmartyPig lowered their rate from 1.75% to 1.35%. Update:On September 8, 2010 SmartyPig dropped their savings account rate from 2.15% to 1.75%. When the national average for savings rates is less than half a percent; it's good to see someone offering something extraordinary. Smarty Pig's 1.35% savings account is FDIC insured and is all around a good idea.  Their business model is aimed at reversing the "buy … [Read more...]