Although I dont plan to use it, I opened a bank account yesterday.
For the example above, and others like it, my answer is yes.
I deposited $1,500, and in six months Ill take out $1,625.
I think $80 per hour is good pay.
Thats my basic formula for calculating whether offers like these are worth pursuing.
I hit $500 in the first week or so, and I havent used the card since.
Ill hit that target tomorrow afternoon (its been a busy month).
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
Ask one of these companies to help…
When I was opening that Chase checking account, the teller suggested I get aChase Freedomcredit card.
My total bonus income from these deals in the last six weeks:$670!
If you have a decent credit score, you could probably just watch your mailbox.
Googling best credit card offers will usually give you some good results.
For example, I just found a nice list on CreditCards.com detailing the latestreward credit card deals.
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Also consider searching forbank account promotionsonline.
Usually youll have to be a new customer, and each bank has its own definition of new.
Read that fine print!
Search for thebest promotional interest ratesas well.
For example, EverBank, which has high interest rates to begin with, often has promotional deals.
You have todo the math to see if its worth the trouble of opening a new account.
If you trade or invest in stocks, look for brokers that offer an account-opening bonus.
Then again, maybe youll save moneyandget that sign-up bonus.
It cant hurt to check out the deals.
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And finally, keep an eye on The Penny Hoarder for news on the latest offers.
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
You know which ones were talking about: rent, utilities, cell phone bill, insurance, groceries…
