Bank Commercial Uses Clips of Mother Theresa, The Matrix to Score Customers


Updated 03/09/11 1:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Icelandic Bank Kraupthing Commercial

Talk about a marketing strategy gone wrong. Business Insider posted a commercial that the now defunct Icelandic bank Kraupthing released before the worldwide economic meltdown. You'll see video snippets of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, Nelson Mandela being sworn in as president, the moon landing, some war footage, and yes, The Matrix. The ad might make for some kind of feel Read more

Savvy Ways to Get More Out of Your Bank


Updated 02/28/11 1:11 PM · Posted by Guest Writer · 0 comments

How to Get More Out of Your Bank

Editor’s note: We are thrilled to introduce a new guest blogger, Kimberly Palmer. The author of Generation Earn: The Young Professional’s Guide to Spending, Investing, and Giving Back, and personal finance columnist at US News & World Report will be joining us for a monthly series with tips and advice on all things Savvy. Take it away, Kimberly . . . In the wake of the recession, most of Read more

WikiLeaks to Target Bank of America


Updated 01/11/11 12:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

WikiLeaks Targets Bank of America

We've been wondering which bank the infamous WikiLeaks is targeting, and CNBC has just confirmed that it's going to be Bank of America, a SavvySugar favorite. We still don't have a clear idea of what will be released, and the date the information is going to be disseminated on, but I guess that's in line with the WikiLeaks culture of secrecy. It's interesting to see what readers thought of the Read more

The Best Commercial Bank of 2010


Updated 12/29/10 10:09 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 0 comments

WikiLeaks and Bank of America Drama

Last year it was Wells Fargo, and this time, Bank of America wins your favor as the best commercial bank of the year. It's clearly a cut above the rest with 38 percent of SavvySugar readers nominating it, while the next two favorites, Wells Fargo and JP Morgan, each received 19 percent of your votes. Your favorite pick has been quite a hot topic as of late, because it's rumored to be the target Read more

What's the Best Commercial Bank of 2010?


Updated 12/15/10 1:18 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 2 comments

Best Bank in 2010

Most of us play favorites with banks because they have a proven track record and maybe even give us goodies like high interest rates and fee waivers. I want to know which commercial bank you think is the Best of 2010. We didn't see many merges and buyouts in America this year, and the recession is gradually winding down, but there are still many challenges ahead for the banking industry. What Read more

Watch Out: Bank Fees at an All-Time High


Updated 10/25/10 6:30 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Avoid Bank Fees 2010-10-25 13:30:27

Fees are going up, up, and away, according to a Bankrate study that was released today. Consumers need to be aware of these fees, especially during the holiday season, a time when there is an increased amount of spending. Managing your money is going to be even pricier, so users will have to be more aware of their budgeting practices and keep an eye on the sneaky bank fees. Here are some of the Read more

Handy Everyday Gmail Tips and Tricks


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Tips For Using Gmail

If you've moved to Gmail recently (congratulations!), it's possible that you could get overwhelmed with all of the options, settings, and possibilities at your fingertips. We've got a ton of tips to share, but let's start with a few basic and handy tips that you could use every day. Check them out below! Make voice calls — You can easily make voice calls in Gmail on the cheap. In the "Chat" Read more

What to Expect When You're Expecting Set Visit: Elizabeth Banks on Her Fake Bump and Personal Baby Joy


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Elizabeth Banks Interview What to Expect When You're Expecting

Some of the biggest names in Hollywood will share the big screen in the upcoming comedy What to Expect When You're Expecting, which follows different mothers-to-be as they prepare for the arrivals of their bundles of joy. Cameron Diaz, Brooklyn Decker, Anna Kendrick, and Elizabeth Banks are among the famous ladies who strapped on fake baby bumps to portray different kinds of pregnant women, and Read more

The Five Best Races For Women


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Best Races For Women From Marathons to 5Ks

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea Sage Steele, SportsCenter anchor, is preparing to run the Disney Princess Half Marathon at Walt Disney World on Feb. 26 and hoping to fall in love with running in the process. Follow Sage’s journey on espnW.com Women's races offer a decidedly different vibe than their coed Read more

Rewind: Our Predictions on the Toughest Oscar Matchups


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Popular Movie and TV Stories From the Week of February 6, 2012

Be sure to check out our new video of the the toughest head-to-head Oscar matchups and see our predictions for who will take home the Oscar! Winter can't come fast enough: We got our first look at Game of Thrones season two. The Oscars are coming! The Oscars are coming! Don't forget to a ballot for a chance to win an iPad, and keep track of all the nominated films you've seen with Read more