Archive for the ‘chase’ Category

And the winner is. . .

Monday, March 24th, 2008

Emily from Remodeling this Life! Now, before anyone charges me with fraud, I want to make it clear that this was a scientific lottery, fully sanctioned and monitored by the Rocket household. I actually wrote numbers on little pieces of paper and let Mrs. Rocket pick one of them out of ...

$125 Bonus from Chase

Saturday, December 29th, 2007

I am still in possession of a $125 bonus coupon for setting up a Chase checking account with direct deposit. Email me at rocketfinance at gmail dot com and you could get a big jump-start for your 2008 budget. $125 represents a lot of snowflaking.

$300 in Bonuses for Christmas

Friday, December 21st, 2007

The Hustler continues to amaze in his pursuit of free money. Last week, he made us aware of a $50 bonus from Lending Club - without any lending required - this is a much easier bonus to earn than the usual bank account bonus that requires direct deposit. I don't think there ...

If you are not getting “cash back”, you are losing money

Wednesday, December 19th, 2007

I just checked out the cash back rewards balance for our Chase Freedom Card. We have been using the card regularly since June and have since earned close to $115. (only $85 to go and we can redeem our award for a $250 check!) Once we cash that check, we are then going to start ...

$75 Chase Checking Bonus

Monday, November 26th, 2007

I came across this link last night for a $75 bonus when you open a Chase checking account with direct deposit. I usually deposit $5 or $25 a month from my paypal or ING account. Works every time. Chase is also offering a $50 bonus after your first purchase with the Chase Freedom Visa Card ...

$350 from Chase Freedom Visa Card

Friday, October 19th, 2007

The Chase Freedom Card is one of my favorite cards right now. Here is how you can make $350 with it over the next year or so: Apply for the card and collect the $50 bonus. Sign your spouse up for the card and collect another $50 bonus. Don't use your spouse's card ...

Good News on the Deficit

Monday, October 15th, 2007

I seem to be posting about politics a great deal these days, but this really is a personal finance blog. I will stay on topic after this. I promise. . . Anyway, I was happy to read that the USA deficit as percentage of the GDP is down to 1.2% - ...

Chase Freedom Card v Amex Blue II

Thursday, September 27th, 2007

I just found another article on Free Money Finance about chosing the Freedom Card's 3% over the Amex Blue's 5%. The article pretty much makes the same case that I did in Why We Choose "Freedom" over "Cash", but with a whole lot more numbers. Check it out here, it is a ...

$50 for Online Bill Pay from Chase

Saturday, September 22nd, 2007

Thanks to one of the boys over at fatwallet who posted this bonus offer for those with existing Chase checking accounts and who have never used online billpay Visit Chase.com/RECEIVE50 Enter promo code BTRVE Pay 3 bills online by 11-06-07 and make $50. Your mileage may vary, but Chase has been known to ...

$50 Bonus for Freedom Card

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007

You can earn $50 Cash Back after your first purchase with the Chase Freedom Card, if you apply through this link. -rocketc