If you’re looking for an ING Direct account opening bonus, you’ve come to the right place. In case you haven’t heard, you can get a $25 bonus for opening an Electric Orange checking account through one of the links listed below and depositing at least $250.
Note: If you already have an ING Direct account of [...]

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A week or so ago, I received a somewhat cryptic e-mail from HSBC Direct apologizing for “recent system issues” and saying that they were working to “test and re-engage the impacted systems” such that they could “return to full-system functionality.”
The full text of their e-mail follows:
Dear XXXXXX,
I want to update you on our recent systems [...]

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I’ve mentioned in that past that I’m a huge fan of TripAdvisor for researching our travel plans. Well, last night I got an e-mail from them containing a list of the ten places that TripAdvisor users searched for most often during the month of August. Here it is:

Las Vegas, NV
Cancun, Mexico
Paris, France
San Francisco, CA
New York, [...]

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I’ve talked at length in the past about how your credit score is determined and why it’s important. Aside from paying your bills on time, one of the biggest things you can do to protect your credit score is to keep a close eye on your credit report.
While you’re entitled to one free credit report [...]

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In case you’re a Quicken user like me, I thought I’d point out that Quicken 2009 is just around the corner. It’s supposed to start shipping on September 3rd, and they’re currently offering discounts ranging from 20%-36% on their various products.
Update: They’re now offering $20-$50 discounts on their most popular products, as follows:

Quicken Deluxe 2009 [...]

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In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve added the ability to send articles via e-mail from right here on the website. Just scroll down to the end of an article, click the “e-mail this article” link, fill in the required fields, and send it on its way. This is a great way to share articles with [...]

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With all the recent talk about high gas prices and strategies for improving your mileage, I thought I’d highlight a recent article from Consumer Reports on getting the best fuel economy for your buck. CR dug through their recent ratings and compiled a list of the most reliable cars ranked by their cost per mpg.
The [...]

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A reader named Brian recently wrote in with the following quandary:
We own a condo in Las Vegas. It was purchased 5 years ago at a value of $200K. It currently is valued at $125K. The loan we have is for $163K and it is interest only with a 4 point margin on top of the [...]

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The other day, a reader wrote in with the following question:
I’m in the market for a reward credit card. Which one do you recommend?
That’s a great question, especially since many credit card issuers have been scaling back on their rewards programs over the past year or two. I’ve always been of the opinion that, when [...]

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Three Four banks have failed since July, eight nine so far this year, and there are upwards of 90 more on the FDIC’s “troubled” bank list. It’s a nerve-wracking time, to be sure. So what can you do to reduce you risk when it comes to banking? Here’s a list of five tips from a [...]

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