I do not bank with this financial institution because I am very happy with my current credit union, but I must say how impressed I am with the involvement this bank has within my local community. We have many different youth sports programs that are constantly going on …

This is one of the cards that was sent to me by Citibank because of my amazing credit history with them. I just accepted it and used it momentarily until I feel I will close it if I won’t need it anymore.
This credit card is different in …

I first went into stock trading of Philippine stocks last year through a personal broker. I initially invested around P30,000 which I soon found to be too low to make the stressful stock trading worth it. Along with the high commission rate and the not-so-on-the-spot advice the …

Online banking has never been easier since the invention of the internet. Balance inquiries, money transfers and bill payments are the only features of the Bancnet Online system. With over 30 member banks, I have access to all my financial information with just a click of the mouse. Banking …

When I first realized that I wanted direct deposit, I needed a bank account quick. Without the best credit history is impossible for me to get one. I then decided to try the Netspend prepaid debit card. I had seen advertisements posted for them at the Ace Cash Express. …

I have an ICICI bank visa credit card with no annual fees. I am using this card for the past three years without any problems at all.
I use this card for all my online secure purchases and even at the local departmental stores. I do not need to see …

People who do engage in financial or business online activities are very familiar with PayPal. It is actually a medium for electronic commerce. It is how individuals and businesses send and receive money online and the fastest and safest way at that. It has more than …

Astrido Group is known as a company who can give their customer a service to lease a car. What is good from their offer? When you lease a car with their financial service, you can own the car in the end of the leasing term. So in another way, …

Bank of the Philippine Island is considered as one of the biggest and largest banks in the Philippines and the most stable after Metro bank, according to a Central bank of the Philippines data. So even if the minimum maintaining balance of BPI is very high compared to other …

I have yet to decide whether or not I love this bank; but with recent events I may end up hating them. Due to the storm last week, there were some areas in Manila that experienced some black outs. Unfortunately, I was stuck in an area with floods and …

Ever since I turned 18, I always dreamed of having a credit card. In fact, when I saw the movie, “Confession of a Shopaholic”, I chuckled and was completely entertained with Isla Fisher’s addiction and having a credit card would really help you create a serious financial colapse. My …

If you are someone who looks into new ways to make money online then you probably have filled out surveys in order to get paid for the information that you provide. However, the survey sites that usually pay are ones that are run by accredited universities and they tend …

When I’m at home my local branch of the Lloyds TSB is where I go to do my banking. The bank is located a short walk through the fields from where we live and takes us around ten minute walk. The bank is on the High Street …

For many, gold is not a good investment. When we talk about investment, we think about property, shares, bonds… things like that. People see gold as jewellery, not an investment.
However, gold can be a very good investment if you have never invested before. This is especially true if you …

Citizens Bank Park is now in full swing. The Philadelphia Phillies have played home here now for a few years and I feel like it is an appropriate time to give a review. Let’s start by saying, if you haven’t been to a phillies game since the Vet, the …

Banco De Oro is one of the top commercial and universal bank here in the Philippines alongside BPI and Metrobank. Since this bank is linked with SM Group of Companies, SM Holdings, SM Investments it’s safe to know that it is on firm ground.
Me and my wife opened an …

When I first heard of Paypal, I was intimidated because I was not equipped with the proper information then so it took me several more weeks before I actually sign-up.
I felt the need to make a Paypal account because I am an Ebay buyer, then later on became a …

Today I learned my favourite coffee franchise Tim Horton’s is going public on March 23rd 2006. As of tommorrow I will be able to buy shares in my favourite coffee franchise.
The first Tim Horton’s named after Canada’s famed hockey player, opened its door with one store in 1964. …

Recently, I opened up a bank account strictly for investment at my local Bank of Montreal branch. After opening an account with BMO, I have learned some great financial advice.The best way that I can think of to make a lot of money is through one key component. Financial …

I have been banking with Wells Fargo for about 3 years and don’t regret it one bit. I had a previous bank that I was having problems with, so I was looking for another bank to go to. Wells Fargo is down the street from my house, so I …

Having been a customer of SunTrust bank for over ten years, there is little one can say that would deviate me away from their business. Over the years many instances had me questioning the customer service provided by SunTrust, the fact that my money could somehow get misplaced into …

Being a newbie in stock trading, I decided to enroll in a five-week technical analysis offered by Absolute Traders Consultancy to enhance my knowledge of the Philippine Stock Market and charting and plotting out patterns and graphs.
The course walked me through several new terminologies I knew nothing about …

Tuxedo prepaid cards are like master cards but actually not a master card. Tuxedo is a prepaid cards which are loaded with cash and then can be use like a master cards . These cards are accepted every where where master card are accepted.
Tuxedo are pay as you go …

I love Paypal. The site has a very easy and understandable look. I can use it the moment I open the site. The registering process is easy to follow. And the process of validating is fast.
Paypal is the best one still to me now. …

The Berkshire bank over in Chicopee sucked so much and this is probably one of the worst locations there were because the place was just a dump and a crap hole for a few reasons and the main reasons would be their tellers that were working there the few …

Thank god paypal thought about debit cards. I considered this a gift from them, even if it’s just another part of the service they provide. Anyway, we don’t have PayPal in the Philippines. It was my cousin who made an account for me. But I was having problems taking …

Paypal is about the best online service for sending and receiving money online. You can easily connect with your bank account, credit card, or apply for a paypal plus service card, which works like a credit card but is directly connected to your paypal account. It is extremely convenient …

I was pretty shocked at work the other day when I commented on paypal.com and one of my colleagues was like “what?” It turned out that she didn’t have a clue AT ALL as to what this website is all about and has never heard of it before.
I …

It’s been a year since I arduously applied for a SmartMoney debit card. I don’t think I have used it as much to compensate for all the hardwork and stress it caused me upon acquiring such card. Or it’s just probably not a practicable payment solution to …

One of the online banking service providers I have used for quite some time now is Pay Pal. Pay Pal is one of three online banking service providers that I use in an attempt to make sure that I am covered, as different associates of mine, with which I …

I was introduced to ING Direct by a friend who informed me that their interest rates on things like a savings account are higher than other banks. That evening I got on the internet and began researching the company and found that their interest rates are indeed higher than …

I have been with Metrobank since 1999. The progress of internet made banking so convenient. Right now, my work involves tremendous traveling and mostly I am overseas. I have numerous credit card from various bank in the Philippines and it has been a great help to use it overseas. …

Wells Fargo is one of the best banks I have ever belonged to, I recently went on an extended vacation to the south and so I decided that I needed to open a local bank account and I wanted to do so with this company because their banks …

This bank is the depository bank of our company for quite sometime already. Long before, there was no problem at all with regards to the services of this bank rendered to us. But lately, most of my colleagues are already complaining about China Bank of …

Suntrust Bank is an excellent bank. I have used many other banks and had problems with miscellaneous charges that could not be explained. Suntrust never overcharges me and in fact they have even credited my account on more than one occasion.
The bank is always clean inside and …

If you are currently looking for a new place to do your banking or just have some money that you want to put into your local bank then I suggest that you do not put your money into this bank based on the experience which I had at this …

Netspend Visa Prepaid cards. Boy oh boy what a luxury to feel the expense of using it each time you need it for purchases.
First time users have to first buy the card to load it. A minimum of $10.00 at selected participating stores. Average minimum of $20.00 at most …

Unionbank Eon visa card is my favorite debit card. It is a versatile card you can used online to purchase or to receive a payment if you link it to your paypal account.
I first learn this Eon Card when I begun to receive payments in my paypal account …

When we bought our property in Spain our solicitors set up a bank account for us at Banco Santander. We have carried on using this bank since then. When we are in Spain our local branch is in La Cala but we have never had to go …

RCBC my wallet card is a debit card account of Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation-Philippines. The first time I heard this automated teller machine card from my male board mate, I got interested because I don’t have to carry cash anymore for bill payments and reloading my cellular phones.
What I …

When Paypal announced its partnership with the First National Bank, I really felt as if I had suddenly got a golden ticket and the road to online finance and opportunities was suddenly opened up.
As a South African citizen, the services offered by Paypal to me were limited to me …

Simplesavings.com.au is a web-site that hosts a great community which helps people get by financially. The vault has so many tips on saving money whether it’s with groceries, cooking, household, gardening, holidays, financial institutions and plenty of inspiring stories. The forum has a really supportive …

I had this bank a few years ago and I was very pleased with it and recommend it to everyone. I was able to start an account with a minimum of $100 down and then just have direct deposit so that the account could be free. Otherwise if you …

I started using Moneybookers back in 2008 when I was getting a bit serious about earning money online as a freelance writer amongst other things and since Paypal wasn’t offering full services to South Africans at the time, I needed an alternative way in which to send and receive …

As I said before in a previous review, I find foreign exchange centers to be better media of changing foreign currency rather than changing money at the bank. It is quicker as they do not have to wait for the day’s current exchange rates to be published and there …

I have had a Countrywide mortgage for the last 3 years. Countrywide is a decent enough business. I have not had any problems with payment receipt. Right now, I am paying 6.375% for my mortgage. I attempted to refinance my mortgage during this crazy financial …

Another great feature and promo of the BPI Credit card system is their Triple Madness Promo. They have this promo send out to their customers every 3 months or every so often enabling their card holders to have more “credit line” when they need to buy electronics, and or …

The National Student Loans Service Centre based out of Mississauga, Ontario (Box 4030) does NOT have a heart. A few years ago, a close relative of mine who suffers from mental illness, decided he wanted to better himself and try to go back to school. He got accepted into …

Online banking is very convenient. It’s not without it’s drawbacks as there are certain security worries that accompany handling your finances online.
One service that has emerged is Paypal. It became well known when Ebay hit it big and has been chugging along ever since. Basically, …

I have been banking at First Federal Savings Bank for almost two years, and for the most part, it has been a good experience, but I do have one complaint to mention as well. The checking account at this bank is free as long as you have your pay …