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How Financially Risky Are You?
01.30.07 | Money | 0 Comments | by junger

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I'm always a little skeptical of online calculators and quizzes that try to break you down in 20 questions or less, but I came across a financial risk questionnaire (via AllFinancialMatters that can get you started if you're not quite sure where you belong.

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Online Banking: The Arguments Against
01.28.07 | Online Banking | 0 Comments | by junger

As is fairly obvious, I'm a pretty big fan of online banking, whether it's online savings accounts or even something like banking bill pay.

But it's only fair to discuss both sides — hey, people even want to know if there are reasons not to open an online savings account — so here are the arguments against online banking, courtesy of About.com's Banking section.

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HSBC Offers 6% APY Until April 30, Tops E-Loan
01.28.07 | Online Savings Accounts | 0 Comments | by junger

This is why having multiple online savings accounts is good.

I just got an email from the HSBC Direct folks that new money — a.k.a. money not currently in your online savings account with them — will earn a 6% APY until April 30.

Nice.

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5 Ways Online Bill Pay Saves You Money
01.26.07 | Online Banking | 1 Comment | by junger

Paying your bills online is still a relatively new thing. Not everyone is comfortable with the idea of not getting a paper bill, writing a check and mailing it in, while others are still skeptical of sending their credit card information over the Internet.

It's understandable, but a bit silly. Having the ability to pay bills online — besides the comfort of knowing your payment isn't lost in the mail — can also save you money.

Here's 5 ways online bill pay saves you money.

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01.25.07 | Site | 0 Comments | by junger

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Have you used tips and tricks found here to save you money using the Internet?

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How I Get Free Magazine Subscriptions Online
01.25.07 | Freebies | 1 Comment | by junger

Who doesn't love magazines? I certainly do.

But what I love even more is the free magazines I get — ones that I've signed up for free online.

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New Name: Online Savings Blog
01.18.07 | Site | 0 Comments | by junger

In order to better serve the audience (that's you) and to create more of a link between the site and the Online Savings Forum, the blog formerly known as Making It Big is now known as the Online Savings Blog.

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