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Bank The Rest

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My bank offers a "Bank the rest" option for my debit card. Every time I use my card, the total is automatically rounded up to the nearest dollar and the extra $ goes into a Money Master account. Without even trying, I've saved over $30 in the last month. A few cents per day sure does add up!

- Submitted by JANELLERIFIC 1/5/2011 in Saving Money | 2 Comments

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Check your local banks but you can also do direct banking with many banks nationwide. Over the years, I have found great interest rates on CDs, IRAs, Money Market accounts and savings accounts. Check out bankrate.com. Costco offers great banking services, too... (click on title for more info)

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Also check out local credit unions for savings rates & rates on mortgages & other loans. I was able to refinance my mortgage with a lower interest rate w/ no closing costs at my credit union & saved thousands by paying it off early.

- Submitted by STORMY724 1/5/2011 | 0 Comments | View Secret

Bank the Change

Have your bank round up to the nearest dollar or five dollars with each transaction and transfer that change to a savings account. Youll save a few hundred dollars a year without doing anything or noticing.

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Scotiabank is one example of a bank that does this (Canada)

- Submitted by ASHLEY_N08 1/5/2011 | 2 Comments | View Secret

Donating to fight Breast Cancer!

I just ordered me a Susan J. Komen Debit card from my bank. Every time I use that my bank will donate a percentage to fighting Breast Cancer.

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Bank of America

- Submitted by MISTYSMOM06 1/5/2011 | 2 Comments | View Secret

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