Upgrade is a free checking account that’s currently offering a $200 referral bonus if you open an account using a referral link. To earn your Upgrade referral bonus, you have to do the following: Open an Upgrade checking account using a referral link (here is my Upgrade referral link). Receive direct deposit(s) of $1,000 or […]
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Varo $25 Referral Bonus – Step By Step Guide
Varo is a free fintech banking app similar to Chime or Current. It’s currently offering a $25 bonus to new users that open a new Varo account with a referral link. Here’s how to earn your Varo referral bonus:Â Open a Varo account using a referral link (here’s my Varo referral link) Spend $20 within […]
Fifth Third Bank $300 Signup Bonus – Step By Step Guide
Fifth Third Bank is currently offering new customers a $300 signup bonus after opening a new account and meeting certain requirements. Here’s what you need to do to earn your Fifth Third Bank signup bonus: Open a Fifth Third Momentum Checking or Preferred checking account by 12/31/2024 using this link. Make qualifying direct deposits of […]
College Campuses Are Great Coworking Spaces
When I quit my job back in 2019 to blog and do gig work full-time, I found myself needing a place to work. I’m one of those people that doesn’t work well from home – I get distracted way too easily – so I always have to get out of the house to do work. […]
Current Bank $50 Referral Bonus – Step by Step Guide
Current is a free fintech bank that’s offering new users a $50 referral bonus after signing up for an account using a referral link. Here’s what you need to do to earn your $50 Current referral bonus. Open a Current account using a referral link (here’s my Current referral link). Receive a direct deposit of […]
Gas Prices Are High – So Quit Buying Gas
If you follow the news – or more likely, if you drive a lot – you’ve probably noticed that gas prices have been soaring. I’ve got to be honest though – I haven’t noticed the changing gas prices at all. That’s because for almost a decade now, I’ve been a year-round bike commuter, first commuting […]
Service Credit Union – A Mega-High-Yield Savings Account For Up To $3,500
I’ve written about all of the 5% interest accounts I use and rounding out my list of 5% interest savings accounts is Service Credit Union. It’s the last mega-high-yield savings account I haven’t written about yet. What makes Service Credit Union useful is that they offer 5% interest on up to $500, plus 3% interest […]
Juno Referral Bonus – Step By Step Guide
Juno (previously known as OnJuno) is a fintech/neobank that is currently offering a $10 referral bonus plus 1,000 of JCOIN (worth about $50) if you open an account using a referral link and fund your account with $50 or more. The account has no fees or minimum balance requirements. Even better, the bonus posts soon […]
Workers Credit Union Savings Account – Earn 3.56% Interest On Up To $1,000
Workers Credit Union is a mega-high-yield savings account option that offers 3.56% interest on your first $1,000. I use it to store part of my emergency fund, allowing me to keep a good safety net, while also getting a solid return on my cash. I’ve written several posts about different mega-high-yield savings accounts that are […]
Current Bank App – A 4% Interest Savings Account On Up To $6,000
*Current is no longer offering 4% interest, and in any event, it’s no longer an account worth opening due to the other high-interest options out there that are easier to use. I’m leaving this post up for now, but if you’re looking for a better option, check out Raisin, which offers over 5% interest in […]
