The Best Online Checking Account Out There?
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February 25th, 2011 at 11:03 am by Ally
The best online checking account that won’t charge you maintenance fees, according to G.E. Miller at 20SomethingFinance.com? It just might be Ally Bank’s Interest Checking Account. In his “10 FREE Financial Services to Help you DOMINATE your Financial New Year’s Resolutions” post, he writes: There has been widespread concern that new consumer protection from bank… read more
Nominal vs. Real CD Interest Rates and What It Means for Your CDs
Posted in Around the WebFebruary 24th, 2011 at 1:50 pm by Ally
When it comes to your CD rates, do you know the difference between nominal and real interest rates? Don’t feel bad if you don’t. Many consumers today are in the exact same boat. But a recent post by Kim Petch at Money Crashers helpfully lays out the difference between the two and explains why it’s… read more
Customer Spotlight: 3 Reasons to Love Ally Bank
Posted in Customer SpotlightFebruary 23rd, 2011 at 10:07 am by Ally
Lara is right: it’s downright mean for banks to charge you to use their ATM. That’s why at Ally Bank, we don’t charge our customers to use any ATM in the United States. We also reimburse any fees they incur from using another bank’s ATM. And when you take into consideration our great customer service… read more
Ways to Make Extra Money During Retirement
Posted in Around the WebFebruary 22nd, 2011 at 10:08 am by Ally
The issue of building a comfortable retirement is something we’ve talked about before on the Ally Bank Straight Talk blog. So we were interested when our friends over at Wallet Pop put up a post with tips on how to bring in $1,000 a month while retired. The article talks about keeping a part-time job… read more
Personal Finance Tips from Washington and Lincoln
Posted in Financial NewsFebruary 21st, 2011 at 5:10 pm by Ally
Presidents’ Day is a celebration of the birthday of George Washington and, in some circles, the birthday of Abraham Lincoln as well. In honor of these two great men, we thought we’d go back and look at their thoughts on money and finances. While times may have changed, they both offered wisdom that has held… read more
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