We have all heard the recommendations - have 3-6 months worth of expenses put away in an emergency fund. But where should you keep your emergency fund? I don't know about you, but I don't really want to keep that kind of money in a jar in my cabinet. Your Money Should Be Accessible I have heard some people say that you should put your emergency fund into "safe stocks," so that you can make your money work for you. On one hand, this sounds … [Read more...]
Some Useful Saving Info
I just had a CD mature, so I've been scoping out rates at banks I know and trust. I put together a table and as I was looking at it, I thought, "Hey, the blog readers might like this as well." So here you go. ING Direct HSBC Direct FNBO Direct 6 month 1.25% 1.75% 1.25% 9 month 1.50% 2.05% 1.25% 12 month 1.50% 2.30% 1.50% 18 month 1.50% 2.35% 1.75% 24 month 1.50% 2.05% 2.25% There are … [Read more...]