President Biden and his administration announce steps to forgive federal student loan debt for millions of borrowers.
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SoFi raises checking interest rates again to 2%
SoFi raises their checking and savings rate to 2.00%, on all balances.
SoFi raises savings rate to 1.8%
Quick update. Thanks for your patience as I was out of country for a month seeing relatives. SoFi has boosted their checking and savings rates to 1.8%. I look for other banks to match them. If someone offers better on either let me know. It’s a small amount, especially as loans rates increase for mortgages,Continue reading “SoFi raises savings rate to 1.8%”
Current is offering 4% up to $6,000 in savings
Another fintech, Current, is offering high savings rates up to $6000.
Our 100th post has been published!
Wordpress informs us that our little blog has reached 100 posts! We cover the top 3 viewer favorites and my top 3 favorites off the beaten track.
A US Savings Bond is offering 9.62% for the next 6 months
How you can earn a high interest rate over the next 6 months using US Treasury I bonds, a US savings bond
Doing the right thing can hurt you financially
How your credit score can go down for doing the right thing
Reduce High Energy Costs With Solar Power
How a new solar panel system is saving us money versus grid electricity and natural gas
Sofi raises savings rate from 1% to 1.25%
Quick update; Last month, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25%. SoFi has followed after a delay. Now, their savings and checking accounts earn 1.25%. I hope that as the Fed raises rates, SoFi savings rates will go up too. This is a big win for savers, retirees, and anyone looking toContinue reading “Sofi raises savings rate from 1% to 1.25%”
Finally, our solar panels are up and running
Our solar panels are now fully up and running! We’re saving money with only 3 short weeks of solar production.