Monthly Archives: January, 2009

My Check From Upromise Arrived

As I mentioned a few months ago, I recently sent a letter to Upromise, requesting a withdrawal from my account. I am proud to say, I received a check from Upromise last week, and I’ve now deposited that check into my savings account. I have been using Upromise to earn reward dollars for more than [...]

ING Direct Tax Forms Now Available

I just logged in to my Orange Savings Account and noticed that my 2009 tax forms are now available for download. From the ING Direct website: You’ll receive a 1099 if you are… The primary account holder of one or more deposit account(s) that earned in total $10 or more in interest in 2008. A [...]

Debit Card Rewards, Limits, Holds

I recently asked a representative from Visa’s debit card division (site sponsor) several questions about my favorite alternative to the credit card – the debit card.  Here’s what the representative stated about debit card rewards programs, transaction limits, and debit card holds. Are there rewards programs for using debit cards? About 85 percent of U.S. [...]

No More Car Payments

It’s time to celebrate!  PT from Prime Time Money paid off his car loan! Now, PT wants to know – What To Do When You Pay Off The Car? Let me agree with PT when he writes: Take Time to Celebrate – First, give yourself a good pat on the back for knocking out this [...]