High-Yield Savings & Checking Options with Variable APR & Benefits

Various Banks are offering High-Yield Savings & Checking Options with Variable APR & Benefits as listed below.

High Yield Savings Accounts:

• Barclays Online Savings Account- 1.75% APY
• Marcus by Goldman- 1.80% (No minimum deposit to open; minimum $1 to earn stated Annual Percentage Yield).
• CIT Bank Premier High Yield Savings- 1.55% (Minimum Opening Balance - $100)
• American Express Personal Savings- 1.75% (No monthly fees, no minimum balance).
• Synchrony Bank- 1.75% (No monthly fees, no minimum balance).
• Discover Online Savings Account- 1.75% (Up to $200 bonus) (No monthly fees, no minimum balance).
• Ally Online Savings Account- 1.75% (No monthly fees, no minimum balance).

Some other good savings options are:

Chase Savings℠

• Get a $150 bonus when you open a new Chase Savings℠ account, deposit a total of $10,000 or more in new money within 10 business days, and maintain a $10,000 balance for 90 days
• Access to over 16,000 Chase ATMs and 5,100 branches
• Link this account to your Chase checking account for Overdraft Protection
• Chase QuickPay® with Zelle® - Take the drama out of splitting a check.
• Real-time fraud monitoring - We watch your debit-card to help your money stay your money
• Apply online in minutes
• Open your account online now

Wells Fargo Platinum Savings

• Wells Fargo's highest savings rates
• Option to write checks
• Overdraft protection for your checking account

Additionally, Chase has their Chase Total Checking® + Chase Savings℠

• Get up to $350 when you open a new Chase Total Checking® account with Direct Deposit and/or open a new Chase SavingsSM account, deposit $10,000 or more in new money and maintain a $10,000 balance for 90 days
• Get a $200 bonus when you open a new Chase Total Checking® account and set up direct deposit
• Get a $150 bonus when you open a new Chase SavingsSM account, deposit a total of $10,000 or more in new money within 10 days, and maintain a $10,000 balance for 90 days
• Access to over 16,000 Chase ATMs and 5,100 branches
• Apply online in minutes
• Chase QuickPay® with Zelle® - Take the drama out of splitting a check.
• Real-time fraud monitoring - We watch your debit-card to help your money stay your money
• Open your account online now

Here are some of the best checking accounts:

Chase Premier Plus Checking℠

• Enjoy $300 as a new Chase checking customer, when you open a Chase Premier Plus Checking℠ account and set up direct deposit
• Get $300, more benefits, and earn interest on your new Chase checking account.
• The $25 Monthly Service Fee is waived when you keep an average beginning day balance of $15,000 or more in any combination of this account and linked qualifying Chase checking, savings and other balances
• No Chase fee on first four non-Chase ATM transactions per statement period
• Earn interest on your checking account balance.
• Access to over 16,000 Chase ATMs and 5,100 branches
• Apply online in minutes
• Open your account online now

Chase Total Business Checking®

• Get $200 as a new Chase checking customer, when you open a Chase Total Business Checking® account with qualifying activities
• Chase has business specialists at your local branch to help with your business needs
• Access to over 16,000 ATMs and 5,100 Chase branches nationwide
• Account Alerts are a great way to stay on top of your account's activity and enhance security
• Unlimited electronic deposits at no charge, including Chase QuickDepositSM, ACH and ATM

Chase Total Checking®

• Get a $200 bonus when you open a new Chase Total Checking® account and set up direct deposit
• Access to over 16,000 Chase ATMs and 5,100 branches
• Mobile check deposit - It's as easy as taking a selfie.
• Chase QuickPay® with Zelle® - Take the drama out of splitting a check.
• Real-time fraud monitoring - We watch your debit-card to help your money stay your money
• Apply online in minutes
• Open your account online now

TD Premier Checking℠ account

• Earn $300 when you receive direct deposits of $2,500 or more within 60 days of opening your account*

TD Convenience Checking℠ Account

• Earn $150 when you receive direct deposits of $500 or more within 60 days of opening your account*

Bank of America Interest Checking®

• Our $0 Liability Guarantee covers fraudulent transactions and are credited back to your account as soon as the next business day
• Our secure Mobile Banking app makes it easy to manage your money your way
• Choose your own rewards with BankAmeriDeals, and get up to 15% cash back at locations you choose
• Temporarily lock and unlock your debit card right from your Mobile Banking app or through Online Banking
• As a Preferred Rewards client, get used to getting more, like no fees on select banking services
• Customizable email and text alerts to notify you of suspicious activity
• Interest on the balances of this account
• Additional checking or savings accounts with no monthly maintenance fee
• No fee for Overdraft Protection transfers from an eligible linked deposit account
• No fees for standard checks and incoming domestic wires

Also Available:
Bank of America Core Checking®
Bank of America Business Fundamentals® Checking
Business Advantage Checking

A good option for students:

Chase College Checking℠

• Get $50 as a new Chase checking customer when you open a Chase College Checking℠ account, enroll in paperless statements and complete 10 qualifying transactions.
• Access to over 16,000 Chase ATMs and 5,100 branches
• There is no Monthly Service Fee from the time of account opening until after the student's expected graduation date up to 5 years.
• Deposit checks from virtually anywhere, anytime, just by taking a photo with the Chase Mobile® app.

Some more options:

Wells Fargo Way2Save® Savings

• Save As You Go Transfers®: Wells Fargo will transfer $1 of your funds from your linked Wells Fargo checking account to your Way2Save Savings account for each qualifying transaction
• Set up monthly automatic transfers of $25 or more to reach your savings goals
• Overdraft protection for your checking account

HSBC Premier

• Earn more - Competitive tiered interest rates pay higher rates for higher balances
• Bank anytime - Access our Personal Internet Banking with complimentary Bill Pay, and set up Bank-To-Bank Transfers or transfers between your HSBC accounts1(Federal Reserve Regulation D Transaction Limitations apply)
• Build your relationship - Balance counts towards your monthly minimum HSBC Premier balance requirement. Your Premier relationship provides access to our comprehensive global banking and investment solutions.
• Save safely - Your money is FDIC-insured to the maximum permitted by law.

Also Available:
HSBC Advance
HSBC Choice Checking
HSBC Basic Banking

Kellogg's - $10 Gas debit card when you send 10 UPC codes from participating Kellogg’s products

http://www2.kelloggs.com/AARP/rewards/

You could get up to $10 in gas money!* How? It’s easy–just follow these three easy steps below to get started.

Step 1: Clip off 10 UPCs on participating cereals.**
Step 2: Print and fill out the downloadable form.
Step 3: Mail in the UPCs and form.

LIMIT 5 Kellogg’s™ Gas Rewards Cards PER HOUSEHOLD.

**Participating Brands:
Kellogg’s All-Bran® Original cereal, Kellogg’s All-Bran® Bran Buds® cereal, Kellogg’s All-Bran® Complete® Wheat Flakes® cereal, Kellogg’s Smart Start® Strong Heart Antioxidant cereal, Kellogg’s Smart Start® Strong Heart Toasted Oat cereal, Kellogg’s Corn Flakes® cereal, Kellogg’s Corn Flakes® Touch of Honey cereal, Kellogg’s Raisin Bran® cereal, Kellogg’s Raisin Bran® Crunch cereal, Kellogg’s Raisin Bran® Extra! cereal, Kellogg’s Crispix® cereal, Kellogg’s Product 19® cereal, Kellogg’s Mueslix® cereal, Kellogg’s® Cracklin’ Oat Bran cereal, Kellogg’s® Lowfat Granola with Raisins cereal, Kellogg’s® Lowfat Granola without Raisins cereal, Kellogg’s® Fruit Harvest Strawberry/Blueberry cereal, Kellogg’s Rice Krispies® cereal

Free streaming of India vs South Africa Cricket ODI series at TVNSports.com

Just an heads up. The India Vs South Africa Cricket ODI series starting tomorrow has free streaming on www.TVNSports.com. Normally their stream quality is very even for free streams. Happy watching. Go India.

Below is their email excerpt.

Quote : Hello, As a demo of World Cup 2011 package we offer you a free pass to India vs. South Africa series. Live matches will be covered by High Definition channels with more than 1000 Kbps. You can watch streams across all browsers and OS. Stay tuned for more new features! Package Includes: -3 Channel Sources -1 HD Channel at 1000Kbps -On Demand Replays -Flash, Windows Media, Silverlight! -Multiple Premium Servers for buffer-less streaming Thank you for your membership. Support Staff

10% off hotels booked through Orbitz

Use code CELEBRATE10 for 10% off your next hotel stay. No blackout dates...including New Years! Book by 12/31/10, for travel through 03/31/11

Terms and Conditions:

Book a qualifying hotel between December 22, 2010, and December 31, 2010, for 1 or more nights for travel between December 22, 2010, and March 31, 2011, via Orbitz and instantly receive 10% off your booking through the use of the promotion code. Limit one discount per hotel room and one promotion code per booking. Discounts are not redeemable for cash for any reason. Any attempt at fraud will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Void where prohibited, taxed or restricted. Orbitz reserves the right to change or limit the promotion in its sole discretion.

Free $5 Amazon Video on Demand Credit (Twitter Account Required)

Amazon is offering $5 Amazon Video on Demand Credit for Free when you follow the instructions below. Thanks DarthSaver

1. Click here
2. Click on the "Tweet and Get $5" button
3. You will be prompted to log in to connect your Twitter account
4. Click on the "Allow" button
5. You will receive the following message at the end: "We have successfully applied a $5 credit to your Amazon.com account, good for movies and TV shows at Amazon Video On Demand. "

Flight price error - Some IB flights to Europe <$300, Jan -> Mar

On iberia.com/us there are some cheap, cheap fares to Europe! IB codeshares, flights between Jan and March.

E.g.,

OUTBOUND - Thursday, January 13, 2011
New York > Brussels
RETURN - Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Brussels > New York
for $285 all in, RT

Cities that seem to work include Brussels, Paris (CDG), MIL, and others.

Good luck. If you want this, jump on it now.

Orbitz - Special Deal for $ 200

At Orbitz, book a round-trip flight, get $200 for future travel.

Book a round-trip flight by 12/28/10 for travel through 1/31/11 and get a $200 coupon toward future travel. Coupon must be redeemed by 1/31/11 for travel through 4/15/11.

Save Now !

Happy Holidays!

Continental Frequent Flyer Miles - 350 FREE miles!

“Register by 11/30/10 and Continental will give you 100 miles just for informing you to use your chase credit card/debit card to pay bills. They're also offering 250 miles for informing you about in-flight beverage discounts using your chase card (have to register by 10/31/10). All you have to do is punch in your CO Freq flyer # and you'll get the miles put into your account. See site for details and restrictions.”

Continental Special Offer

Free $12 AirTran Airways Voucher

Just click "Get It!", and enter your e-mail address to sign up for e-mail alerts and receive a free voucher for $12 off your next AirTran Airways flight.

Some restrictions apply, see site for details.

Get it ! ! ! !

JetBlue Announces 1-Day Nationwide & Caribbean Sale

This morning, as part of a one-day sale, JetBlue cut fares on nationwide and Caribbean routes from New York City. These are the lowest fares JetBlue has released on these routes for fall travel.

These sale fares are valid Tuesdays and Wednesdays Aug. 31 - Oct. 27.

Sample fares from JFK (each way):
- Boston ... $29
- Washington, D.C. ... $39
- New Orleans ... $59
- Salt Lake City ... $89
- Barbados ... $99
- Denver ... $109
- Houston ... $114
- Aruba ... $129
- Las Vegas ... $139

Sample fares from LaGuardia (each way):
- Orlando ... $64
- West Palm Beach ... $69

Sample fares from Newark (each way):
- Tampa ... $64

This sale ends 11:59 p.m. ET Tuesday, Aug. 24.

JetBlue flights feature leather seating, unlimited snacks and 36 channels of free DirecTV. Plus, the first checked bag is free on all JetBlue flights.

To book and to see more routes, click here.

Fall Travel Savings — Fares Start At Just $79!

Find great flight deals to your favorite U.S. destinations with fares as low as $44* each way, based on round-trip purchase now at AA.com. Whether you're interested in exploring a new city or visiting friends and family, American Airlines has low fares that are sure to fit your budget. Purchase your flight on AA.com by August 24, 2010, for travel through December 15, 2010, and save!

Get guaranteed lowest fares on over 3,400 daily flights around the world. Plus, No Booking Fees!

Click here to claim the offer !

Enterprsie - Rent A Car - Weekend Specials are Back !

Enjoy weekend rates starting from $9.99 per day when you rent from Friday through Monday at participating neighborhood locations. Special rate includes 100 miles per day.

With the largest fleet in North America and a great selection of vehicles, Enterprise has it all.

Click here for booking this special offer

Terms and Conditions
Valid at participating neighborhood locations within the U.S. and Puerto Rico only for rentals reserved in advance, ending on or before January 4, 2011. For certain locations, rates of less than $9.99 per day may be available. To see if a lower rate is available, go to the main reservation path on the enterprise.com home page, or contact the location in question directly, before visiting your local branch or making your booking. It is the renter's responsibility to check for a lower rate. Enterprise reserves the right to terminate the offer or change the terms at any time. Sorry, this offer is not valid at airport locations and availability is limited. Offer rate of $9.99 per day applies to an Economy or Compact car rented on Friday and ending the following Monday, and includes 100 miles per day. Rates are as posted at time of reservation at enterprise.com. Also this offer can’t be combined with other coupons, offers or discounted rates. As you might imagine, standard rental qualifications apply. Offer rate does not include 23% or lower tax and/or additional surcharges, $0.20 or less per mile for excess miles, vehicle licensing fees of $4 or less per day, refueling fees, additional driver fees and optional damage waiver of $29.99 or less per day, which are the responsibility of the renter. In the USA, check your insurance policy and/or credit card agreement for rental vehicle coverage. Other restrictions, including holiday and blackout dates, may apply. Pick-up and drop-off service is subject to geographic and other restrictions. Void where prohibited.

$499-$699 -- Unlimited Flights for 1 Month on JetBlue

For 30 days this fall, jump on a flight anywhere JetBlue Airways flies in the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean with an unlimited flight pass for $499-$699. This jet-setting deal saves hundreds off regular fares.

Travel between Sept. 7 - Oct. 6:
$499 -- Unlimited flights five days a week (excluding Friday and Sunday)
$699 -- Unlimited flights seven days a week (includes weekends)
There are no blackout dates for the pass. Each flight must be booked and ticketed no later than 11:59 p.m. ET three days prior to the flight's scheduled departure.
Note: To obtain the pass, travelers must be a member or sign up to be a member of JetBlue's TrueBlue loyalty program.

Book by Aug. 20.

How to Book This Deal

Click here to book online at JetBlue Airways