Mega high-yield savings accounts are a topic I’ve dealt with in great detail on this blog (a full list of previous posts I’ve written about this topic can be found at the end of this post). What counts as a mega high-yield savings account might vary depending on who you ask, but my definition is […]
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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.
Is The Panera Bread Sip Club The Solution To The Latte Factor?
The Panera Bread Sip Club is an interesting subscription service that my family has used over the past year or so. For a low monthly fee, you get unlimited coffee, tea, lemonade, and fountain drinks at any Panera Bread in the country. Considering how many Panera Breads there are in the United States (over 2,000 […]
An Ebike Could Be The Best Investment You Ever Make
If you’re involved in the financial independence community, you’re probably someone that’s willing to think outside the box. You have to be willing to do this when you think about it. After all, we’re trying to do something that most people don’t even think is possible – reach financial independence and make work optional decades […]
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 […]
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 […]
The H-E-B Debit Card 6% Interest Savings Account
The H-E-B Debit Card is a prepaid debit card that offers an FDIC-insured savings account with 6% interest on your first $2,000. When used correctly, it comes with no fees and is an excellent place to store extra cash. The H-E-B Debit Card is one of several mega-high-yield savings options where you can earn much […]
Buying I Bonds As Part Of My Emergency Fund Strategy
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you know that I stress the importance of having a sizeable emergency fund. You never know when life might hit you, so having cash on hand is extremely important. Unfortunately, keeping an emergency fund often comes with a trade-off. Rather than invest your money, you’re forced to […]
7 Best Secret Shopper Apps To Eat For Free In 2025
There are a lot of secret shopper apps you can use to get free food. In this post, I go over the best secret shopper apps to eat for free.
