Mortgage Pre-Approval When Buying a House
July 2, 2009
A mortgage pre-approval letter was very helpful for my wife and I when we started looking for houses about 8 months ago. My wife’s mom is a real estate agent, so she helped us every step of the way, but many agents won’t deal with buyers who aren’t pre-approved for a loan. They don’t want […]
FNBO Direct Online Savings Account Good for the Environment?
April 23, 2009
FNBO Direct mentioned their online savings account as an easy method of “going green” in their latest email newsletter. I guess I’d never thought of online banking as being good for the environment before but it makes sense that electronic delivery of bank statements helps to cut down on paper waste. Here’s a statistic they […]
FNBO Direct Online Bill Pay
January 9, 2009
As an FNBO Direct online banking customer, I get regular emails about their product and services and got one yesterday about thier online bill pay service. I’ve been using a third party online bill pay service for years and absolutely love how much time it saves me; I literally spend only 10 minutes a month checking […]
Best Online Savings Accounts
December 26, 2008
The best online savings accounts offer high interest rates, no fees, a low minimum balance, easy online transfers, simple ways to deposit and withdraw your money, and of course – good customer service. Online savings accounts from banks like ING Direct, FNBO Direct, HSBC Advance, WT Direct, Emigrant Direct, and E*Trade Bank have become very popular due to […]
FNBO Direct Online Saving & Spending Survey
December 21, 2008
An FNBO Direct survey of online savings account customers found that money issues and debt were the top holiday stress. Here are some of the results of the FNBO Direct survey: 79% – Economy will impact their holiday spending 67% – Still paying off holiday spending from last year 33% – Money is biggest stress […]
FNBO Direct Rated Best Online Savings Account
December 13, 2008
FNBO Direct was named the best online savings account this year by Kiplinger magazine. FNBO Direct was only created two years ago but in time that it’s become one of the top options for a hield yield savings account online. FDIC Insured Bank Of course, it’s parent company, First National Bank of Omaha, has been […]
WTDirect Promotion – Cash Bonus of up to $250 for New Accounts
December 2, 2008
WT Direct is offering up to a $250 cash bonus when you open a new account in their latest promotion. The amount of the cash bonus is based on the balance you maintain in your WT Direct account over the next three months, the more money you have on deposit, the more you can earn. […]
FNBO Direct vs ING Direct – Reader Compares Online Savings Accounts
November 29, 2008
FNBO Direct online savings account higher interest rates and customer service are two of the reasons a reader is pleased with his high yield savings account. FNBO Direct vs ING Direct The main complaint I hear about FNBO Direct is that it’s user interface is a little behind the other online savings accounts available in […]
Safe Places to Invest Your Money in a Bad Economy
November 26, 2008
The stock market has seen huge losses and the economy is stumbling around like a drunken sailor, trying not to collapse; where should you put your money (other than under your mattress)? US News has a recent article on the best places for your money during these tough economic times where they look at five […]
FNBO Direct Online Savings Account Review – High Yield, Secure, & Good Service
November 4, 2008
FNBO Direct is one of the best online savings accounts not just because it offers high yield interest rates on your deposits but also because it makes accessing your money simple with an ATM card and great customer service as well as being one of the safest online bank accounts. Easy Access to Online Savings […]
