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USAA Subscriber’s Savings Account Distribution Explained
As a USAA member I have received Subscriber Savings Account (SSA) statements and distributions in the past, but I’ve always wondered what the purpose of the SSA was and how the ...
Free Notary Services at Suntrust Bank
I recently refinanced my mortgage and needed some documents notarized. To my surprise I found out that if you are a SunTrust customer (meaning you have a checking or private wealth ...
Mango Prepaid Card Savings Does Not Send 1099-INT For Taxes
As many of you know the Mango Prepaid Debit Card offers a tremendous savings account interest rate of 6% on balances up to $5,000. Keep in mind that you must maintain $800 of net ACH ...
Chase Freedom Q2 2015 Bonus Categories
Just a friendly reminder to activate your Chase Freedom Q2 bonus categories. You can earn 5% cash back for all purchases in the following bonus categories for April – June, 2015 ...
My Kiva Loan Defaulted With No Payments
I think Kiva is a great idea and platform for connecting investors/donors in developed countries with microfinance lenders in developing countries. And I strongly believe that there are ...
Lending Club Review
A few months ago I wrote a review about my first 60 days on Lending Club, which have gone very well. My goal was to earn at least 9%, which according to the company CEO Renaud Laplanche ...
Meet Minimum Spend Requirements Using Kiva Loans
One of the best ways to rack up tons of frequent flyer miles and hotel points is by signing up for credit cards and getting the huge sign up bonus. Banks will throw the kitchen sink ...
My First 60 Days on Lending Club Earning 13.3% So Far, So Good
Now days it is nearly impossible to find a decent interest rate in a checking or savings account. My savings account with Citi is earning me a paltry 0.75%. Starving for yield and not ...