Comments on: Ally Bank Review: High Interest Online Savings Account and More

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By: PT

PT — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:10:12 +0000

Those are great rates! I see why you’re not interested in switching. Oh, I love me some Cracker Barrel.

By: GaelicWench

GaelicWench — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:49:57 +0000

I’ve given up on rate chasing. Seems the last several times I’ve opened up an account with what I thought was an excellent rate, before too long, it was lowered.

I’ve a reward checking account at my local credit union currently at 5.01%. It’s been like this for well over a year – prior to that it was at 6.01%. For now, I will use this to stash the “Pay Myself First” savings, to include another $50 or so in a separate category column labeled “Same as Cash” to get the required 12 purchases. I work at Cracker Barrel, so essentially spend my fun money there for a 50% off employee meal or a few snacks – all under $5 each or less. Very easy, cheap stuff.

Thanks for the update, however.