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Washington Mutual Raises Online Savings Account Rates
Because so many of you bank with Washington Mutual, I wanted to give you a heads up about its most recent promotion. Today the bank raised its online savings rate to four percent, which is higher than most interest rates I've seen lately. Most of you who use WaMu are sticking with the bank despite its troubles, so why not take this opportunity to start that savings account you've been putting off?
Do You Bank With Washington Mutual?
Whoo hoo is probably not the best way to express the present sentiments of Washington Mutual's customers and employees. The troubled bank has been looking for a buyer all week and there's a possibility that WaMu could go under.
If your accounts with WaMu are worth less than $100,000 than the FDIC will insure that you don't lose a cent, so transferring your money to another bank wouldn't do much to protect your cash further.
Tips for Using Your Debit Card
Everyone I know uses a debit card, and it's been that way for quite some time. I've heard tales of some people who are still holding out and using personal checks and cash only, but debit cards have definitely caught on for the most part.
Here are a few handy tips and things to consider that will make you feel more informed and confident at the cash register.
Do You Know How to Get Your Save on?
This often underutilized element of saving has been called the eighth wonder of the world. Albert Einstein is rumored to have said it's one of the most powerful forces in the universe. Can you guess what type of interest this praise is describing?
Make a Savvier Savings Strategy
Saving money is a means to getting the things you want in life — whether it be a tropical vacation, a new lust-worthy bag, or maybe even early retirement! Developing a savings plan takes the burden off of saving and turns the seemingly impossible into possibilities. Here are some tips to get you started.
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Let Your Savings Do the Work
You work hard for your money. Did you know your money can work hard for you, too? Your savings can grow with a savings account with a great interest rate, so you can afford to pile on a few fancy accessories?!
Do You Use Online Banking?
I bank online because waiting in line just isn't my thing. I need the ability to access my account whenever I want and from whatever computer happens to be in front of me.
Our friends at WaMu know your time is precious and make online banking as easy as store-bought pie.
Tough Stuff: Buy vs. Rent
If home ownership is a personal goal for you, then you and I have something in common! I'm excited for the day that I have a home sweet home, and I am constantly thinking about what it will take financially to get there. Here are some questions we should all ask ourselves and steps we should take in deciding to take the leap from renters to owners.
Savvy Solution: How Much Should You Save For Retirement?
As fabulous Savvy readers, you probably know by now that retirement is one of my most talked about topics. Maybe you even have dreams about retirement accounts like I do (sad, but true). Exactly how much should you be aiming to save to be golden in your golden years?
Should Marriage Mean Combining Finances?
There are two questions I hear most when people find out I’m engaged: Am I going to take his last name, and how are we going to handle our finances? The second question is an important one for couples to consider when getting married, though don’t you think it’s funny that this is one of the only times other people don’t consider money talk to be taboo?
There’s no right answer in terms of whether or not a couple should combine their finances; the real answer is to do what’s right for you and your unique situation.
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