Archive for October, 2009

Sears-Chrismas-Club-200x126Here’s a way to earn 3% on some of your money between now and the end of November ; Sears Chrismas Club. All you need to do is sign-up for the Sears Christmas Club before October 31 and then discover how much you’re likely to spend at Sears and its affiliates ; Kmart, the great indoors and Lands’ End by the end of the year.

Deposit that amount in your Christmas Club account by Nov. 14 and Sears will add a 3% bonus to your balance by November 25. Hit the stores or Web sites and total up everything from holiday gifts to that new refrigerator or HDTV you’ve been planning to buy. Amount deposited by November 14 will be added a 3% bonus to your balance by November 25.

The limit for store bonus is at $100 only, which means you can earn 3% deposits up to $3,333 of purchases. We discovered that this is surely a good marketing strategy by Sears, but in the real world, you can’t really earn 3% a year with most CDs and money market accounts nowadays.

Balance is put on a gift card that has no fees and will never expires. You can take as long as you like to spend it all the time. If you can tie you money up wit the Chrismas Club account for a month, that action would lead out a very lucrative annual return of 36%. This is why we really recommend you should only deposit as much as you plan to spend before 1st January.

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Cut Your Credit Card Statements

e00013525Over past weeks people have been given credit cards a good bashing to fund their purchases and take advantages of the early sales that were put on by many retailers. Whilst this has proven be more convenient at the time it may also have left many of us with high balances on our credit cards, and we are left to deal with the financial hangover resulting from the spending.

Most of us are aware that this year is going to be difficult with the recession setting took place, and financial conditions are still difficult. With this in mind, many of us may look forward to reduce credit card debt, and effectively dealing with the debt accrued on their credit card over the time being.

Those that already dreading getting statements and do not think that they will be able to handle their credit card debt need to speak to an industry professional for assistance. One official recently stated that “Many people will look for a new start in the New Year and getting finances in order will be top of the list. If you feel your borrowing is out of control or you are concerned about servicing debts or slipping in to arrears, seek advice.”

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Big Saving with Car Sharing!

carshare_open1How can you eliminate you car monthly installment and other related costs, like insurance, gas, maintenance, road tax, services, and repairs, to make a different in meeting your budget?

Here’s a tips to share. You should consider car sharing rather than owning a car. A facts showed that more than 300,000 drivers have already joined car sharing program across the country, which allow the use and pay system for a car only when they need it. It is surely possible to save up to $300-$500 per month depending on your vehicle cost and how often you take the shared car on the road. It’s time for you to consider auto sharing rather than buying one.

You can find car share programs in urban areas like New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles. And there may also offered in less obvious cities, such as Waterville, Maine, Nashville, Tenn. and Winona, Minn. Most bulk car share fleets with fuel-efficient compact cars but some larger car-sharing feets such pickup trucks, crossovers, and midsized cars are also offered.

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While multiple selection of car are offered, rental rates are vary by the program you joined. Most members rent by hour or day. Hourly rates range from $3.50 to $13, while daily rates range from $50 to $115. Operational costs, such as parking, fuel, and insurance often included with the charges. Other than that, cost may include a small one time application fees either annual membership dues or minimum monthly charge.

You can really calculate yourself how much you can save money with the auto sharing program. Most programs post an easy-to-navigate area map on their Web sites pointed their reserved parking space around the city and identifying the vehicle was parked there. Now that said all above, we kindly say that car sharing is now more convenient alternative with our current economic corruption lately.

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A new offer is now been held by Hudson City Savings, which promotes two of the best CD rates in the country recently. The Hudson City bank, which appear to have dozens of branches in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, is now paying 2.50% APY over 24 months certificates of deposit (CD) and 3.00% APY over 36 months of CDs.

This deal has beat the most recent ranking of the top paying rates, nationally available for 2 year CD rates and 3 year CD rates, and even matches the 3.00% APY offered by Flagstar Bank, the most savers on 36 months of CDs, though that is not for those that live near its branches in Michigan, Georgia and Indiana (offered to earn 2.75% APY)

The rates are available and apply online nationally. Unless you live within Hudson City Bank’s three-stated service area, your minimum deposit is $5000. Unlikely, your minimum is only $500.

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