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Firstrade Brokerage: 3% Match on IRA Contributions, 2% Match on IRA Rollovers

Firstrade is a discount brokerage firm that is smaller but has been around for decades. They have a new IRA match promotion with a 3% match on contributions and a 2% match on IRA transfers and 401k-to-IRA rollovers (up to a $20,000 match amount). … [Read the rest]

US Bank Smartly Checking Account New User Bonus (Up to $450)

Updated. US Bank has a up to $450 new checking promotion when you open a Bank Smartly Checking account with $25 minimum and complete the following within 90 days: Enroll in the U.S. Bank Mobile App or online banking. Complete two or more … [Read the rest]

Vanguard 10-Year Stock Market Forecasts 2025-2035 (+Retrospective)

Vanguard recently released their most recent annual 10-year forecast as of mid-November 2024 (effectively the beginning of 2025). The beginning of the year is the time for forecasts, and that also makes it a good time to remind ourselves how badly … [Read the rest]

Big List of Free Consumer Data Reports 2025: Check Your Credit, Banking, Rental History, Insurance, and Employment Data

Checked and updated for 2025. Since these are available every 12 months, it is a good idea to check these near or around the same time each year. A lot of companies make their money by collecting and selling data - your personal data. It can be … [Read the rest]

IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card Review: 80,000 Bonus Points, No Annual Fee

The IHG One Rewards Traveler Card is the IHG hotel card that includes special IHG perks but with no annual fee. Here are the highlights: 80,000 Bonus IHG Points after spending $2,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of account … [Read the rest]

IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card Review: 140,000 Bonus Points

The IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card is the premium IHG hotel co-branded card that includes special IHG perks like a free night award every year you keep the card, Elite status, and every 4th award night free. Here are the … [Read the rest]

Chase MyBonus 2025 Q1: Targeted 5X Points on Gas/Groceries/Restaurants, 20,000 Point Bonus at Chase Travel

New quarter, new offers. A quick 2025 Q1 reminder that you can discover targeted offers for your Chase-issued credit card at Chase.com/mybonus. This includes both their in-house cards like Sapphire or Freedom Flex and their co-branded cards like … [Read the rest]

Vanguard Thoughts: After 23 Years, Should I Stay or Switch to Fidelity/Schwab?

I've been a Vanguard customer (ahem, owner) for 23 years now. As such, I've also been one of those long-time customers that has been disappointed to see their struggles with customer service for their individual retail brokerage clients. One of my … [Read the rest]

Laurel Road High Yield Savings Deposit Bonus: 4.15% APY + Up to $200 (Referral Offer)

Updated and back for 2025. Laurel Road is a digital subsidiary of KeyBank (not a fintech) that reminds me of SoFi in that they are building a relationship that starts with student loan refinances and then expands to personal loans, mortgages, bank … [Read the rest]

Truist Bank $400 New Checking Account Bonus 2025 (Limited States)

Updated for 2025. Truist Bank formed from the merger of BB&T and Suntrust Banks, now roughly the 10th largest US bank with branches in 17 states and DC. Trust has brought back a $400 checking bonus for new checking customers that have a mailing … [Read the rest]

Huntington Bank $600 New Checking Account Bonus (No Direct Deposit Required, Limited States)

Huntington Bank is offer a $600 bonus when you open a new Platinum Perks Checking account and make total new money deposits of $25,000 or more within 90 days of account opening and keep account open for 90 days. No monthly maintenance fee with … [Read the rest]

Chase Bank $900 Bonus w/ Coupon Code: Total Checking + Savings (2025)

Back again. Chase Bank has a Total Checking + Savings account promotion offering up to $900 total for new customers that open both a checking and savings account with them along with additional specific requirements. This offer comes around … [Read the rest]