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Make Money Online with Surveys – Can It Be Done?

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When the topic of making extra money comes up, taking online surveys is often one of the ideas that is put forward. This is something that I do myself after I read about it on an online forum, but it’s by no-means a “get rich quick” scheme. If you’re thinking about signing up for a host of survey websites, it’s best to know what you’re getting involved in so you can decide if it’s going to be worth the effort. What Are The Reward Options? For the most part, you’ve got the choice between cash and vouchers. Cash may come… Read the whole article...

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - August 18, 2010 at 12:20 pm

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BB&T Customer Service Nightmare and How to Avoid Overdraft Fees

I had a really bad banking experience last week – actually, it took place over 7 days and is still not quite over. I was going to blog about it and rat out the bank, but then some halfway decent customer service changed my mind. When I logged into my account today and saw YET ANOTHER FEE, I changed it back – so here goes the saga. Photo by Worak via Flickr Background I have held an account at BB&T for over three years. It’s a regional bank that was the only brick-and-mortar near my first apartment. Since opening, I’ve moved… Read the whole article...

Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - July 20, 2010 at 9:20 pm

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Ask the Readers: What will You Buy with Your Tax Refund? (Win Turbo Tax Prizes!)

By Linsey Knerl We've already asked whether you look forward to tax time, and people are just now starting to see their refunds (or bills) filtering through their home offices. We want to know what you plan on doing with that refund -- if you get one. OR what you believe people should be doing with their refunds. (Now's your time to preach!) Do you use it for something special, like a big screen TV or computer? Do you save it for a long-term investment? Are you likely to use every penny for bills (like that enormous heating charge you… Read the whole article...

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - February 23, 2010 at 2:20 pm

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ING Direct Electric Orange Checking Reference Code: $50 Bonus

The online checking account from ING Direct, called Electric Orange, is offered new customers a $50 bonus if they open a new account and use the debit card for signature transactions 3 times within 45 days. Use Reference Code EM428 on your online application. Expires 2/28/2010. Open an Electric Orange by February 28, 2010, and use the free Debit Card to make 3 signature transactions (you know, the ones you have to actually sign) within the first 45 days. On day 50, we’ll put $50 in your account. <!-- You will NOT be able to see… Read the whole article...

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - February 7, 2010 at 7:20 am

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10 Money Management Tips for New Married Couples

Leave a Comment Being a newlywed can be an exciting period in two people’s lives. Young or old, those who have decided to take the plunge and get married will likely find their lives radically changed from when they were single. One aspect of life where this change might be most noticeable is in the area of personal finance.  Love can conquer many things, but when it comes to finances, love and money are like two heavyweights slugging it out during the title… Read the whole article...

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - February 3, 2010 at 12:20 am

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Checkbooks 101

Although the premise of balancing a checkbook sounds easy enough, the fact is that the vast majority of Americans really don’t take the time to do it, or they do not know how to do it properly. There is a lot more than simple addition and subtraction when it comes to balancing a checkbook and if you are not careful, you can end up bouncing checks. Here are some tips that everyone needs to know about balancing their checkbooks. 1. Balance means balance – Those statements that you get every month from the bank are not just for show.… Read the whole article...

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - January 22, 2010 at 2:20 am

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Savings Accounts vs. CDs: Where to Keep Your Money in 2010?

If you’re a savvy investor, you most certainly have a fair bit of cash tucked away for general spending and emergencies. The stock market is a long term investment and if 2009 taught us anything, it was to not have money you need to spend in the stock market. So where do you put the money you don’t want in the stock market? There’s 3 main options to place your cash and get it FDIC insured for up to $250,000. You can put your money in a checking account where you have fast and easy access to funds. You can… Read the whole article...

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Getting Paid to Play: High-Stakes Checking

Share This Photo: Callahan Pssst. Hey, kid. Yeah, it’s me, in the trenchcoat. Want to earn 3 to 5 percent interest on your checking account? Well, you can. There’s a catch, of course, but it’s not a big catch, and you don’t have to do anything sneaky. (Trenchcoat notwithstanding.) Over 600 credit unions and community banks offer reward checking accounts, and nearly 1.5 million customers have signed up. With a typical reward account, you’re required to use direct deposit and e-statements, and you have to use… Read the whole article...

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