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Chase $100 Bank Checking Account is Back
Nov 26th
Chase Bank has consistently had some sort of bank bonus for opening a checking account. They have offered bank bonuses of up to $200 for opening a business checking account, as well as $125 for a personal checking account. Chase is currently offering a $100 bonus for new customers opening a chase checking account.
The current offer expires Nov. 30, 2010 and you must have a payroll or pension check directly deposited into the account to qualify for the bonus. (That will also allow you to avoid the $6 monthly service fee.)
The $100 bonus is credited to your account within 10 days of Chase receiving your first direct deposit.
If you apply online, visit the promotion page and click the link.
You can also apply in branch by visiting the promotion page and having the coupon code emailed to you. Bring this code into your local chase branch to get the $100 bonus.
GiantBank.com MMA, CD Rates
Nov 3rd
Giantbank.com has a money market account that has a 1.16% APY). GiantBank’s money market rate is current as of Oct 12, 2010. The money market account features::
- Minimum opening deposit of $1,000
- Free standard checks when account is opened
- Statements mailed monthly
- Image statements available online up to 12 months
- No monthly charge
You can make up to six transfers per month from a money market account to another account or a third party. That includes preauthorized, automatic, telephone, or computer transfers by check, draft, or similar order. A $10 fee is charged for each additional transaction.
Giantbank.com also has a certificate of deposit that pays 1.46% APY for 12 months. Other CD terms include 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 24 months, 36 months, and 60 months. You need a minimum of $2,500 to open a certificate of deposit; $1,000 for an IRA of $500 for Coverdell Education Savings Account. The CD rates are current as of Oct 12, 2011, and are subject to change at any time.
Certain fees, including those for early withdrawals, can reduce earnings. Interest can be mailed to you or transferred to a checking account or money market account at the bank.
Giantbank.com is the Internet banking division of Landmark Bank, N.A., based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
October Snapshot Update –> I’m UP 67%!!
Oct 29th
OK so its the first month since I’m back on track for this project and here is where I stand right now:
- Brokerage Acct - $1225.00 (approx)
- Bank Acct Opening Promos – $250.00
- Credit Card Promos – $190.00
For the bank promos I opened up 2 checking accts and did a refer a friend on the second one, which paid me $25 and the other acct $25 (ching-ching!)
For the credit card promos I opened up 2 Starwood AMEX accts, made a purchase and got a $100.00 Amazon gift card which I liquidated on Ebay, (after fees and postage roughly $5 each card) I kept $95 per card.
Currently at: $1,665.00
Started with: $1,000.00
Change since Inception - +66.50%
While I am geeked a bit by my gains as modest as they are – the goal is to keep the ball rolling.
If you have any comments, words of encouragement or other tips feel free to comment!
