FNBO Direct Caps Deposits
That’s right. I just got an email saying that FNBO Direct is capping customers’ deposits to $1,000,000. So unfortunately, you can’t deposit more than a million dollars anymore with FNBO. Too bad I don’t have that problem. If you do have that problem, you probably don’t need my help! Anyway, I don’t think you should [...]
6% FNBO Direct Online Savings Account Review
I opened an account with FNBO Direct on May 1. Here’s my review of the online savings account with 6% APY until September 28, 2007! Reliability FNBO Direct is the online savings account for First National Bank of Omaha who is completely FDIC insured and has been serving the Omaha area for 150 years! Their [...]
Earn 6% APY at FNBO Direct Until Sept. 28, 2007!
Since HSBC Direct’s 6% promotion ended yesterday, FNBODirect.com is now offering that same 6% promotion until September 28, 2007. That’s nearly a full 5 months of high interest! They are listed at Bankrate with a four-star safe and sound rating so I think you can trust them. I’m going to open an account tonight. I’ll [...]
My Online Savings Accounts
I talked about how important it is to have an emergency fund in a previous post. Now I’m going to talk about some great places to park your emergency fund and earn a great interest rate too! All of these are high yield savings accounts that I personally have and use. All of these accounts [...]
Get Out of Debt with an Emergency Fund
It’s pretty much common knowledge now that everyone should have an emergency fund of 3-6 months (some experts say even more) of expenses in liquid savings (money that’s easily accessible). But unfortunately, common knowledge isn’t necessarily common practice and many people just don’t have anything in savings. The key to getting out of debt is [...]
My Checking Account: Washington Mutual (WaMu)
I use Washington Mutual (WaMu) as my primary checking account. My paycheck is direct deposited there and I pay all my bills (with free online bill pay) with it. I like it because they offer absolutely free checking. There are no monthly fees or balance requirements and they have branches nationwide! They also offer free [...]