Every once in a while, I run across a bank bonus that I think everyone should get in on if they can, especially because the requirements to earn the bonus are so easy. In this case, I stumbled on a bank bonus from U.S. Bank for their “Smartly” Checking Account. If you’re eligible and able […]
Bank Bonuses
Getting Back Into The Bank Bonus Game
For many years, earning bank bonuses has acted as a sort of extra side hustle for me. For those who don’t know about bank bonuses, many banks will offer cash bonuses to new customers who open certain bank accounts and meet specific requirements. In most years, I’ve easily been able to earn over $5,000 from […]
Ally Bank Referral Bonus – Step By Step Guide
Of all the banks out there, Ally is, without a doubt, my favorite. It’s been my primary checking account for well over a decade and the main place I put my short-term and medium-term savings, meeting all the requirements I need for a good bank account. Over the years, whenever anyone has asked me what […]
Raisin Referral Bonus – Step By Step Guide
Raisin is a savings platform that allows you to save money in different banks and credit unions from a single website. Right now, when you sign up for Raisin using a referral link, you can earn up to a $200 bonus depending on how much money you’re able to deposit in your Raisin account. To […]
U.S. Bank Business Checking $400/$1200 Signup Bonus – Step By Step Guide
Earn a $400 bonus when you open a U.S. Bank Business Essentials Account or $1,200 when you open a Platinum Business Checking Account online with promo code Q4AFL25 and complete qualifying activities, subject to certain terms and limitations. Offer valid through January 14, 2026. Member FDIC. Open a U.S. Bank Platinum Business Checking Package or […]
Fitness Bank Referral Bonus – Step By Step Guide
Fitness Bank is currently offering new customers up to a $125 signup bonus after opening a Fitness Bank checking and savings account using a friend’s promotional code. Here’s what you need to do to earn your Fitness Bank referral bonus.
Raisin Review 2025 – The Best Way To Get 4.35% Interest Savings
For everyone, I absolutely recommend Raisin and think, at a minimum, this is where you should put your emergency fund. There are no fees, your money is safe and federally insured, and you can access your money at any time. My experience with Raisin has been great and I’m glad I found it.
GO2Bank Referral Bonus – Step By Step Guide
GO2Bank is currently offering new users a $50 signup bonus when opening an account using a referral link and meeting a few requirements. To earn your GO2Bank referral bonus, you need to do the following: Â Open a new GO2Bank account using a referral link (here’s my GO2Bank referral link). Complete a direct deposit of $200 […]
Discover Savings Account Bank Bonus – Step By Step Guide
Most of the bank bonus posts I write about deal with fintech banks, primarily because a lot of those banks have easy bonus terms to meet, no fees or minimum balance requirements, and give you the ability to refer other people. Bank bonuses can be intimidating, so I like to use fintech banks as a […]
The Bank Bonuses That I Do Every Year
I talk about bank bonuses a lot, but most of the ones I write about are what I consider to be beginner bank bonuses. They usually involve fintech banks and are easy because the requirements to earn the bonuses are simple and the accounts almost always come with no fees or minimum balance requirements. For […]









