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Bankaholic Birthday Giveaway (Win $100!)

Johns Wu Posted in Personal Finance by Johns Wu
July 18, 2008 11:42 AM - 235 Comments

*** UPDATE (7/18/08) ***
$100 Gas Card Winners
1) Rose Anwar (San Francisco, CA)
2) tomfox (Chicago, IL)
3) Al (Daly City, CA)
4) Goddess in the Groove (Sacramento, CA)
5) Jackie (Eastlake, OH)

SmartyPig $100 Gift Card Winner
1) Gloria (Alhambra, CA)

The winners have been selected and will be contacted by email. Runners up will be selected at random if any of the winners do not respond to my email in a timely fashion. Thanks for your participation… expect a bigger giveaway next year!

I’m happy to say that Bankaholic officially turns 2 years old today.

Our domain was registered on July 14, 2006 in Duarte, California from the laboratory of a cancer research hospital (of all places).

Win One of Five $100 Gas Gift Cards
To celebrate, Bankaholic will be giving away five $100 gas cards. Gas is getting pricey these days… let us buy you a tank!

To enter this giveaway you will have to participate in a little scavenger hunt. Reply to this article with a comment. Fill in your name, email, and answer the following questions:

  1. Bankaholic was featured on Fox News a few months ago by reporter Chris Chmura. What color was his tie?
  2. How much percent cash back on gasoline does the Chase Freedom Card offer?
  3. If you win, do you want a gas card from Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, or Arco?

Only US residents may enter! Five winners will be selected at random on Friday, July 18, 2008 at 5:00pm PST. And of course, entries will be hidden until Friday so you can’t copy the answers from previous entries.

***UPDATE (7/16/08)***
The nice people at SmartyPig have agreed to pitch in a $100 SmartyPig gift card to this giveaway. To be eligible to win this card, please also answer this question in additional to the 3 questions above:

  • What interest rate (APY) does SmartyPig pay you on your savings?
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  1. Igor said:
    on July 14th at 11:20 am

    answers:
    1.yellow color
    2. 3%
    3. yes

  2. Stephen Cox said:
    on July 14th at 12:22 pm

    1) His tie is yellow/gold
    2) 3%
    3) exxon mobil

  3. Bryan Fox said:
    on July 14th at 12:38 pm

    His tie was yellow, the Freedom Card gives you up to 3% back on gasoline purchases, and I’d love a Shell gas card!

  4. Alex said:
    on July 14th at 12:38 pm

    Well, I’m trying!
    1. Pink
    2. 3%
    3. ExxonMobil

  5. Roger Schwintosky said:
    on July 14th at 12:51 pm

    Congrats on 2 years. Keep up the good work.
    You get 3% back, he had a yellow tie, and I like Exxon.

  6. Patm said:
    on July 14th at 01:33 pm

    I access your website pretty much on a daily basis in search of financial info. Thanks for the great coverage!

  7. Nate Heffley said:
    on July 14th at 02:45 pm

    1. yellow tie
    2. 3% total, if gas is one of your top 3 spending categories, 1% if not
    3. BP card

  8. Joseph Gomes said:
    on July 14th at 03:08 pm

    1) Yellow Tie

    2) 3% Cash back on Gas

    3) Shell Gas Card

  9. Dan Adler said:
    on July 14th at 03:12 pm

    1) Tie color – yellow

    2) 3% reward

    3) ExxonMobil gas card

    Thanks,

    Dan Adler
    dadler@bear.com
    212-272-6757

  10. Joe Marshall said:
    on July 14th at 03:16 pm

    Chris’s tie was yellow, and the Chase Freedom offers 3 % back. Shell would work just fine!

  11. Natalie Hinkle said:
    on July 14th at 03:25 pm

    I use this site faithfully several times a week. I love the way it keeps me informed of special offers and up to date rates. Thanks!

  12. Matt Chandler said:
    on July 14th at 03:34 pm

    1. Yellow.
    2. 3%.
    3. Chevron.

  13. deb said:
    on July 14th at 03:41 pm

    Yellow tie; you get 3% cash back rewards on gasoline purchases. If I win, I would like a Shell Gas Card, please!

    And PLEASE keep up the great work here! I have earned countless benefits because I am a regular reader of this site!

  14. Craig Younkins said:
    on July 14th at 03:48 pm

    Chris Chmura’s tie was yellow that day.
    The Chase Freedom card offers 3% cash back on your top 3 spending categories. If gas is one of those top 3 spending categories, well then, you get 3% cash back on gas.
    If I win, I would like the gift card for ExxonMobil.
    Thank you for this website!!!

  15. Zhenhua Chen said:
    on July 14th at 03:52 pm

    your site rocks!

  16. kimiyasdad said:
    on July 14th at 03:53 pm

    tie color- light yellow
    cash back- was 5% now 3%
    card type- why shell of course!

  17. Benedict Chan said:
    on July 14th at 03:54 pm

    Yellow tie and 3% cash back by chase. Shell please.

  18. scott said:
    on July 14th at 03:55 pm

    Does this mean FDIC steps in?

  19. Crystal said:
    on July 14th at 04:04 pm

    Happy 2 Year Birthday Bankaholic.com!!! Here are my answers:

    1. Bankaholic was featured on Fox News a few months ago by reporter Chris Chmura. What color was his tie?
    *** Yellow

    2. How much percent cash back on gasoline does the Chase Freedom Card offer?
    *** 3% if it is chosen as your top 3 categories & 1% if it is not.

    3. If you win, do you want a gas card from Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, or Arco?
    *** Shell

  20. Bob Ziroll said:
    on July 14th at 04:04 pm

    1. Yellow tie
    2. 3%
    3. Chevron

  21. Nien-Hua Wang said:
    on July 14th at 04:25 pm

    I found the website a useful one on our personal finance decisions and I appreciate your efforts. Thanks!
    1. It was yellow
    2. 3% on gas
    3. shell

  22. Raul A. Castro said:
    on July 14th at 04:34 pm

    I love your website, I’m glad there are people like you guys, always thinking in the present and the future and considering the past, I have made good moves with the information in your website, I got a nice microwave, I have gone to nice restaurants, balanced transfers, etc.
    Thank you so much…….
    Raul

  23. Derek Drake said:
    on July 14th at 04:35 pm

    1. Yellow
    2. 3% if in the top 3 categories, otherwise 1%
    3. BP

  24. Thelson Dy said:
    on July 14th at 04:42 pm

    1.yellow
    2.6%
    3.BP

  25. scott poppers said:
    on July 14th at 04:54 pm

    Chris’s tie was yellow, Chase’s Freedom card gives 3% cash back if gas stations is one of your top 3 categories, and I would like a Shell gas card.

  26. scott poppers said:
    on July 14th at 04:54 pm

    Chris’s tie was yellow, Chase’s Freedom card gives 3% cash back if gas stations is one of your top 3 categories, and I would like a Shell gas card.

  27. Scott Houghtaling said:
    on July 14th at 05:10 pm

    His tie was Yellow.
    Chase Freedom offers 3% cashback on your top 3 categories.
    Shell Please.
    Thanks for offering up the gas cards. I enjoy checking your site to find deals, save money, earn higher rates and help me stay on top of finances generally.

  28. katrina Weber said:
    on July 14th at 05:12 pm

    1. Yellow
    2. 3% for gas if that is one of the 3 purchased you buy most. If not it will be 1% – tricky question!
    3. Arco card please

  29. David said:
    on July 14th at 05:51 pm

    Great info Thanks for the great coverage!

  30. James Slowinski said:
    on July 14th at 05:52 pm

    1. Yellow tie
    2. 3% cash back in top 3 purchase categories
    3. Shell, ExxonMobil, or BP

  31. jenny said:
    on July 14th at 05:53 pm

    I love you guys

  32. Thelson Dy said:
    on July 14th at 05:55 pm

    1.pink
    2.6%
    3.BP

  33. Joseph said:
    on July 14th at 06:13 pm

    1. Yellow
    2. 3% if gas is a top 3 category
    3. Arco

  34. Allen said:
    on July 14th at 06:15 pm

    1. Yellow tie

    2. 3% as long as it’s one of the top 3 categories you spend that month, otherwise 1%. (Also, 3.75% if you wait to accumulate $200 in cash back before cashing out.)

    3. Arco

  35. diane kanhai said:
    on July 14th at 08:51 pm

    I enjoy reading financial information on your website. I monitor rates on a daily basis off of your website. Thank you for helping me to make wise investment decisions.

  36. Sean said:
    on July 14th at 09:08 pm

    Excellent website. With the way the economy is going/looking all the help is much appreciated. Keep up the good work.

    Answers to survey:
    1. Yellow
    2. 3% back

  37. Jesse said:
    on July 14th at 09:08 pm

    I am new site visitor and love the information and great deals this site provides. Thanks and happy birthday!

    Bankaholic was featured on Fox News a few months ago by reporter Chris Chmura. What color was his tie? YELLOW
    How much percent cash back on gasoline does the Chase Freedom Card offer? 3%
    If you win, do you want a gas card from Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, or Arco? BP

  38. Martha Heisel said:
    on July 14th at 09:11 pm

    Answers to your questions:
    1. His tie looks yellow on my computer.
    2. If gasoline is one of the top 3 purchase categories, you could get 3% cash back. If it is not in the top 3, you would still get 1% cash back.
    3. If I win, I’d prefer a BP gas card. THANKS!

  39. Nicole said:
    on July 14th at 09:15 pm

    This website always has great information about interest rates at different banks.

  40. Nicole said:
    on July 14th at 09:17 pm

    Bankaholic was featured on Fox News a few months ago by reporter Chris Chmura. What color was his tie? Yellow
    How much percent cash back on gasoline does the Chase Freedom Card offer? 3%
    If you win, do you want a gas card from Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, or Arco? Exxon

  41. Concerned American said:
    on July 14th at 09:31 pm

    do you have sunoco?

  42. Sean said:
    on July 14th at 09:34 pm

    Excellent website. With the way the economy is going/looking all the help is much appreciated. Keep up the good work.

    Answers to survey:
    1. Yellow
    2. 3% back
    3. ARCO Gas card (Sorry I forgot to include with my last post).

  43. Allen said:
    on July 14th at 09:50 pm

    Sorry if there are multiple replies; the site went down this morning when I tried to reply, so I don’t know if my comment made it…

    1. Yellow tie

    2. 3% if gas/auto-maintenance is one of the highest three spending categories; 1% otherwise. (3.75% if $200 in cash back is earned before cashing out because of the $50 extra)

    3. Arco

  44. oliver said:
    on July 14th at 09:58 pm

    1)yellow
    2)3%
    3)shell

  45. Lawrence Doyle said:
    on July 14th at 10:14 pm

    I check your sight on a regular basis. I like to keep the few pennies I own with a bank that is generous with interest and I love to see what free stuff banks are offering too. I think so far this year, I have made an extra $200. Thank you for the tips.

    Chris’s tie is yellow; Chase offers 3% on the 3 most popular categories and 1% on others. I would like an Exxon/Mobile card.

  46. Shehzad said:
    on July 14th at 10:23 pm

    This is for your giveaway:
    Chris wore a beige/yellow tie in the Fox news article. Chase Freedom Card offers a 3% rebate on gas, and I would like a Shell Gs Card.

    Great site, awesome giveaway!

  47. oliver said:
    on July 14th at 10:46 pm

    I check this site five times a day; I have become a true bankaholic.

  48. zsolt kovacs said:
    on July 14th at 10:54 pm

    Cool site ,I’m checking it at least 3 times a week.
    If I would have not known the site, I might not have an account with IndyMac… :(

  49. zsolt kovacs said:
    on July 14th at 10:57 pm

    For the contest:
    Yellow,
    3%,
    Shell

    Thabks

  50. En-Tseh Wang said:
    on July 14th at 11:18 pm

    1)Yellow Tie
    2) 3%
    3) BP

  51. ROBIN SOLANO said:
    on July 14th at 11:29 pm

    1.YELLOW
    2.3 PERCENT
    3.BP

  52. Goddess in the Groove said:
    on July 14th at 11:33 pm

    Greetings!

    I found your site via Google, I am researching CD’s. I have you bookmarked, thank you for being such a straight and “uncluttered” resource!

    1. Bankaholic was featured on Fox News a few months ago by reporter Chris Chmura. What color was his tie? Looks like lemonade yellow :) .
    2. How much percent cash back on gasoline does the Chase Freedom Card offer?
    3%
    3. If you win, do you want a gas card from Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, or Arco? Chevron, please!

    Thank you!
    I look forward to learning more…..

  53. Ke LI said:
    on July 14th at 11:39 pm

    I check your place very often, and got news for the finance. That’s very helpful.
    yellow, 3%, shell

  54. Joel Parish said:
    on July 14th at 11:44 pm

    1. Pink
    2. 3% cash back on gasoline
    3. Arco please?

  55. B Sperry said:
    on July 15th at 12:02 am

    I read about your site in Sunday’s newspaper. It’s better than bankrate.com!

    Answers for trivia gas card: yellow tie, 3% cash back on gas if gas is one of your top 3 purchase categories, BP gift card.

  56. Ed said:
    on July 15th at 12:40 am

    Yellow
    3% if gas is one of top 3 purchase categories
    ExxonMobile card

  57. Christine Tsang said:
    on July 15th at 12:47 am

    1. light gold
    2. 3% cash back if its in top 5 categories
    3. Shell card

  58. D Hyatt said:
    on July 15th at 12:53 am

    Love your site. Congrats on your blogoversary!

    For the gas card … yellow tie, 3% if gasoline is in your top three purchase categories, and I’d like or Shell or BP card, please.

    Thanks!

  59. mike lee said:
    on July 15th at 01:21 am

    I love your site, very helpful.
    Answers to scanvenger hunt questions:
    1) Yellow tie
    2) 3% if gas is one of your top 3 purchase categories
    3) I want a Exxon-Mobile gas card

  60. yoko said:
    on July 15th at 01:33 am

    Happy Birthday to you~~
    Answers: refer to the post above… :)

  61. Gordon said:
    on July 15th at 01:47 am

    Nice web site! I work near Duarte!!

    yellow/3%/chevron

  62. scott kapp said:
    on July 15th at 01:59 am

    1: Tie is yellow
    2: 3%
    3: Exon

  63. Shaun Carter said:
    on July 15th at 02:04 am

    1. Yellow
    2. 3%
    3. Shell

  64. hassen said:
    on July 15th at 02:15 am

    happy birthday first…your site predict the unpredictable..it helps me lot days ago to not put the small money I have in indymac ..I know the decision was mine,,but the inspiration is yours..I visit you site almost daily..good luck

  65. Denise said:
    on July 15th at 02:20 am

    I just came across this site last week, but have looked at it almost everyday since. It is really informative and will continue to check it out on a regular basis. Thanks for the info. I need to stretch my dollars.

  66. Denise said:
    on July 15th at 02:45 am

    I just came across this site last week, but have looked at it almost everyday since. It is really informative and I will continue to check it out on a regular basis. Thanks for the info. I need to stretch my dollars.

    yellow tie
    3%
    chevron

  67. Xingjia Shang said:
    on July 15th at 02:53 am

    I really enjoy your website offering bunch of useful information esp. some inside story of current financial investment planes!
    Viva Bankaholic!

  68. RonCiLa said:
    on July 15th at 03:07 am

    Happy Birhtday to you….
    You are born at the zoo…
    With the tiger and the lion…
    And the Monkey is you…..j/k..:-)

    Wish You All The Best, Bankaholic..

    Answers:
    1. White
    2. 3%
    3. SHELL

  69. Simon Guevara said:
    on July 15th at 03:32 am

    I check your site everyday.. Great information.. Congrats!

  70. Lenisa Muela said:
    on July 15th at 03:46 am

    Happy Birthday! Thanks for providing us with such great information =)

    Lenisa Muela
    LkeyChrmz@aol.com
    1. Yellow
    2. 3%
    3. Arco

    Thank you!

  71. Sandy Chandra said:
    on July 15th at 04:30 am

    1. light yellow
    2. 3% cash back
    3. Chevron gas card

  72. Al H said:
    on July 15th at 04:43 am

    1. Chris Chmura’s tie was yellow.
    2. Chase Freedom Card offers 3% back on gas if it is one of your top 3 purchases in the month. Else, it is 1% back.
    3. If I win, I want a Chevron gas card.

  73. Craig said:
    on July 15th at 04:55 am

    Happy B-day. Great site; I have refered several of my friends here for great bank deals and rates. Keep up the good work!

    yellow, 3% if in top 3 categories up to $600 in purchases (1% thereafter), ExonMobil

  74. trevor said:
    on July 15th at 05:55 am

    I love this site

  75. trevor said:
    on July 15th at 05:59 am

    1. Bankaholic was featured on Fox News a few months ago by reporter Chris Chmura. What color was his tie? Yellow

    2. How much percent cash back on gasoline does the Chase Freedom Card offer? 3%

    3. If you win, do you want a gas card from Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, or Arco? Chevron

  76. Julie P. said:
    on July 15th at 05:59 am

    Luv….Luv…Luv your website. I’m addicted to you…A total BANKAHOLIC!!! I check you guys out everyday. Thanks for all the useful info.

    My Answers: (1) canary yellow, (2) 3%, (3) Chevron

  77. Emily Wu said:
    on July 15th at 07:37 am

    1. Chris Chmura’s tie was yellow.
    2. The Chase Freedom Card offers 3% percent cash back on gasoline.
    3. If I win, I would want a gas card from ExxonMobil.

  78. David said:
    on July 15th at 07:52 am

    1. Chris Chmura’s tie was yellow
    2. Chase Freedom Card offers 3% cash back on Gas purchases( 3% back on your top 3 categories)
    3. If I win, I would like a shell card please

    p.s. I Love your site!!!!

  79. Choose Credit Cards said:
    on July 15th at 09:06 am

    Congrats on the Bday! Great offer especially now that gas is almost $5 a gallon.

  80. Jeff said:
    on July 15th at 09:09 am

    1. yellow
    2. 3%
    3. Shell

  81. Chew Lai said:
    on July 15th at 09:10 am

    Happy Birthday and thank you so much for all the info you provided,I had opened an account in IndyMac few days ago n had cancelled it just in time before there withdraw my fund.I check this site at least once a week.Keep the best going Bankaholic, and Congrats

  82. shraz said:
    on July 15th at 10:28 am

    1. Yellow
    2. 3%
    3. Shell

  83. Theresa Heffner said:
    on July 15th at 11:05 am

    Congratulations on your Bday!! You site continues to enlighten and inform. Keep up the good work.

    Your money is safe in Indymac Federal Bank. Business as usual.

    Chris Chamura sported a pink tie during his “Bankaholic” feature.
    Chase Freedom Card offers 3% cash back on gasoline as long as it is one of your top 3 spending catagories for the month.

  84. Christina Blum said:
    on July 15th at 11:26 am

    Answers:

    pink tie w black dots
    Gas 3%-if it is in ur top 3
    I would pick ExonMobile since they support upromise!

  85. jim said:
    on July 15th at 12:28 pm

    Happy Birthday. I have been a bankaholic for nearly two years.

  86. Kshah said:
    on July 15th at 01:06 pm

    Happy Birthday…Great site. I definitely do like the Savings and CD interest rate comparison part…I did have a better edge with all the information available from this site for negotiating with the banks. I have been coming here atleeast 2-3 times a week for past few months. Thanks for compiling all the information…

    My answers are:
    1) Pink
    2) 3%
    3) Shell
    Thanks,
    Name: Kaushal Shah
    Email: Kaushalpshah@gmail.com

  87. Pier said:
    on July 15th at 01:38 pm

    1. pink
    2. 3%
    3. BP

    keep up the good work

  88. Penny Ong said:
    on July 15th at 01:54 pm

    Congratulation to Bankaholic on her second birthday.
    This is a helpful site. Thank you for working hard to give consumers useful information.

    Answers to the questions posted.

    1) The color of Fox News (with news segment on Bankaholic) reporter Chris Chmura’s tie was yellow.

    2) Chase Freedom Card offers 3% cash back on gasoline.

    3) BP gas card.

  89. David Williams said:
    on July 15th at 02:18 pm

    Great site. Found it looking for the best CD rates.

    Answers: 1. Yellow. 2. 3% 3. ExxonMobil

  90. Christine said:
    on July 15th at 02:29 pm

    Chris Chumera’s tie was yellow and Chase offers 3% back. I prefer a Chevron card. Thanks much! Love your blog and happy b-day!

  91. Jeff Montagna said:
    on July 15th at 02:39 pm

    His tie is yellow. 3% cash bank. Please give me a BP card if I am selected.

    Bankaholic is great for a young saver like myself. Happy Birthday.

  92. Chandika said:
    on July 15th at 02:52 pm

    Happy birthday! I love this site. Good job guys

    1.Color of the tie = Yellow
    2.Cash back on gasoline = 3%
    3.ExxonMobil

  93. Kathy said:
    on July 15th at 02:56 pm

    Great site. I check it regularly. Happy Birthday!!

  94. Stephanie said:
    on July 15th at 03:30 pm

    Happy Belated Birthday! It’s nice to know that the information I need is accesible at my fingertips, just by typing in your web address!

  95. Emily Nalven said:
    on July 15th at 03:34 pm

    You’re website is great- I read it every day and I appreciate all the offers.

    Chris Chmura’s tie is yellow
    Chase Freedom Card offers 3% cash back.

  96. Sreejesh Shanker said:
    on July 15th at 04:01 pm

    I am fast getting bankaholic…..Its good for my health…..wish u guys a happy 2nd anniversary…..keep up the good work..

  97. Lola said:
    on July 15th at 04:09 pm

    your website is a must for anyone’s personal finance portfolio.

  98. Lola said:
    on July 15th at 04:13 pm

    Chrs’ tie was pink, Chase card gives back 3% and I use Chevron gas.

  99. Muni said:
    on July 15th at 04:15 pm

    I have checking your website on daily basis. The information and offers are great. Happy B’day

  100. Joseph Warren said:
    on July 15th at 05:00 pm

    Love the site. Keep up the good work!

  101. Marleen said:
    on July 15th at 05:10 pm

    Happy BD

  102. Marleen said:
    on July 15th at 05:13 pm

    where do I answer the questions??

  103. Bank said:
    on July 15th at 06:25 pm

    Hi,

    I am a frequent visitor and I like this website.

    Answers are -
    1.Yellow
    2. 3%
    3. Exxonmobil (Hess is cheaper here)

    Congrats and All the Best to start the third successful year.

  104. Sujata Batra said:
    on July 15th at 06:35 pm

    Hello! Thank you for all of the valuable information you have provided and happy b-day!!

    Answers:
    1 – Yellow!
    2 – 3%
    3 – Shell please =)

    Thank you!
    Sujata

  105. Chia Yang said:
    on July 15th at 06:58 pm

    Thank you Bankaholic!

  106. H said:
    on July 15th at 07:24 pm

    1) He wore a yellow tie
    2) You get 3% cashback if it’s in your top spending categories, else 1%
    3) Arco, please TwT
    Happy birthday!

  107. Arjun Megharaj said:
    on July 15th at 08:03 pm

    Happy Birthday Bankaholic !!
    Bankaholic is an excellent catalyst in the producer-consumer equation of the banking industry. Bankaholic website hits always leaves the user “richer” in more than one ways. Kudos!

    Answers as below:
    1. Yellow
    2. 3 percent
    3. Shell

  108. Thomas Taing said:
    on July 15th at 08:04 pm

    Bankaholic was featured on Fox News a few months ago by reporter Chris Chmura. What color was his tie? Yellow
    How much percent cash back on gasoline does the Chase Freedom Card offer? 3%
    If you win, do you want a gas card from Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, or Arco? Arco

  109. m said:
    on July 15th at 08:48 pm

    Keep up the great work! I love this site. Yellow, 3%, Chevron

  110. kiana said:
    on July 15th at 08:51 pm

    Yellow
    3%
    BP
    Happy Birthday and great info on Indymac… too bad I can’t open my 4+% CD there. (and I just got the application by mail, too!)

  111. Jackie said:
    on July 15th at 10:40 pm

    Chris’s tye is yellow.
    Chase Credit Card gives you 3% back on gasoline
    and I would be interested in Shell Gas card

    Happy Birthday! I check your site daily. Thanks for all the great news!

  112. Sarthok Sircar said:
    on July 15th at 10:55 pm

    Awesome Yaar

  113. Sarthok Sircar said:
    on July 15th at 10:59 pm

    Happy birthday to you :)
    Answer 1: Yellow
    Answer 2: 3%
    Answer: Shell

  114. jim yang said:
    on July 16th at 12:20 am

    Great info all the time, and it’s free!

  115. Adam Mareth said:
    on July 16th at 02:09 am

    Happy B-Day… Thanks for all the advice!

    1. Yellow
    2. 3%
    3. ExxonMobil

  116. Munikumar Ramaswamy said:
    on July 16th at 03:25 am

    I have checking your website on daily basis. The information and bank offers are great. Happy belated B’day. Thanks for gas gift card offer.
    Here are the answers for the questions.
    1) The color of Chris Chmura’s tie is Yellow
    2) Chase Freedom card offers 3% cashback on Gasoline purchases if gasoline purchases are on the top 3 out of 15 every day categories. Otherwise it will 1%.
    3) I would prefer BP gas card.

    Thanks,
    Muni

  117. Shaunna said:
    on July 16th at 03:27 am

    just found this site
    pink tie
    3%
    Chevron

  118. Kim Whitaker said:
    on July 16th at 03:56 am

    Bankaholic was featured on Fox News a few months ago by reporter Chris Chmura. What color was his tie? Answer: YELLOW
    How much percent cash back on gasoline does the Chase Freedom Card offer? Answer: 3% cash back on gas
    If you win, do you want a gas card from Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, or Arco? Answer: BP

  119. Craig said:
    on July 16th at 04:06 am

    Thanks for your site. I’ve received some great deals and it helps when hunting for good savings rates.

  120. Craig said:
    on July 16th at 04:09 am

    Love the site. Reference it all the time, it has helped me get good deals and better CD and savings rates.

    1. Red
    2. 3%
    3. Arco

  121. Rick Thompson said:
    on July 16th at 04:11 am

    Yellow
    3% as long as its ur 3 top cat. otherwise 1
    sunoco, but i honestly could care less

    and happy birthday! thanks for everything!

  122. Greg Taylor said:
    on July 16th at 04:16 am

    Happy Birthday!
    1. Yellow/Gold
    2. 3% (Cause we all spend more on gas than any other category these days)
    3. BP

  123. dicoco said:
    on July 16th at 04:37 am

    1. Yellow
    2. 3% if it is in the top 3 catagories of the month or 1% if not.
    3. Shell

    Happy birthday!

  124. Em said:
    on July 16th at 04:43 am

    Website is great.

  125. Ramdingo said:
    on July 16th at 05:38 am

    cool site!

  126. Ramdingo said:
    on July 16th at 05:39 am

    my answer:

    Canary Yellow , 3%, Chevron

  127. P.S. Haddon said:
    on July 16th at 06:49 am

    Wish I had found this website sooner. Excellent.

  128. Gloria said:
    on July 16th at 08:13 am

    This is a great site. It’s been a gem since I discovered it last year. :)

    1. Yellow!
    2. Chase Freedom pays 3% cash back on Gas.
    3. Chevron please!

  129. Diane said:
    on July 16th at 01:28 pm

    Thanks!

  130. Loris Drepaul said:
    on July 16th at 02:16 pm

    Wish that I had found your site since the middle of 2006, but I’m making up for it by visiting you every few days. Great job, keep it up !

    Answers:
    1) Yellow.
    2) 3% if gas is one of your bonus categories (one of the three top totals) for that billing cycle, otherwise 1%.
    3) BP please.

    Thanks,
    Loris.

  131. Lettie said:
    on July 16th at 02:18 pm

    Great site, went searching for bank rates, and I read the article on FDIC insured over $100K. Very informative and something I have been worrying about.
    Answers to survay Pink, 3% and BP.
    Thanks, I hope I win.

  132. Thang Le said:
    on July 16th at 03:11 pm

    thanks for the contest.

    1) Tie was yellow
    2) Chase Freedom Card offers 3% cash back on gas
    3) Shell card

  133. shari said:
    on July 16th at 03:19 pm

    Excellent website!!! I stumbled across this site by accident, Lots of great info

    yellow tie 3% and exxon mobil

  134. Ernest said:
    on July 16th at 03:28 pm

    Thanks Bankaholic you have help me save and make money

  135. Paula Alzate said:
    on July 16th at 03:49 pm

    1. yellow
    2. 3%
    3. ExxonMobil

  136. Khang said:
    on July 16th at 04:16 pm

    Yellow, 3% for top three categories 1% for all else, Shell

  137. Atul said:
    on July 16th at 05:08 pm

    Extremely informative. A big booster in savings. Keep up the good work. Happy Bday

  138. Larry said:
    on July 16th at 05:41 pm

    Great site-wish you many more birthdays!!

  139. Larry said:
    on July 16th at 05:44 pm

    Great site. Contest answers: The tie was yellow. Chase offers 1% back on gas unless it was a top 3 category for the month-in which case it is 3%.

  140. C. Stewart said:
    on July 16th at 05:44 pm

    Great Site ! Have recommended to many others !

    Would like to enter the Gas card contest, Here are my answers:
    1. Yellow
    2. 3%
    3. Exxon/Mobil

  141. Katrina said:
    on July 16th at 06:24 pm

    #1: Tie Color: Yellow
    #2: Chase: 3%
    #3: Shell

    Happy Birthday, I have saved and made money since I found this site 3 months ago. Thanks.

  142. b said:
    on July 16th at 07:00 pm

    We have the same birthday sign! Congratulations for making it in this rough world of tech!

  143. Kevin Knudsen said:
    on July 16th at 07:16 pm

    Thanks for providing such an informative and useful sight.

    1. Tan
    2. 3% cash back
    3. BP

  144. Rik said:
    on July 16th at 08:28 pm

    I wish i knew about this site sooner. Its great!!

  145. Amy said:
    on July 16th at 08:40 pm

    Happy Birthday!

  146. m robinson said:
    on July 16th at 08:40 pm

    Thanks for an informative website!!
    yellow tie
    3% cash back
    BP

  147. noel said:
    on July 16th at 11:30 pm

    Nice web site. Great deals. I have made money off this site.

    Thanks and good luck.

  148. Tom said:
    on July 17th at 12:46 am

    great web site!!

  149. Tom said:
    on July 17th at 12:46 am

    Yellow
    3%
    and exxonmobil

    thanks!

  150. Thinh said:
    on July 17th at 01:26 am

    This site is great. Here are the answers:
    1. Yellow
    2. 3%
    3. Shell

  151. jen said:
    on July 17th at 01:44 am

    pink
    3%
    bp

  152. acdaisy77 said:
    on July 17th at 01:49 am

    Happy Birthday, Bankaholic!!!

    1. Bankaholic was featured on Fox News a few months ago by reporter Chris Chmura. What color was his tie?
    ANSWER: yellow

    2. How much percent cash back on gasoline does the Chase Freedom Card offer?
    ANSWER: 3%

    3. If you win, do you want a gas card from Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, or Arco?
    ANSWER: Exxon

  153. khan said:
    on July 17th at 03:07 am

    Happy birthday bankaholic. here is the answers

    1 – yellow
    2 – 3%
    3 – shell

  154. Julia said:
    on July 17th at 03:17 am

    Happy Birthday! Thanks for all the great info!

  155. bankkid said:
    on July 17th at 03:22 am

    Thank you so much for valuable information!, hope this site last very long.

  156. Julia said:
    on July 17th at 03:22 am

    1. Yellow
    2. 3%
    3. Shell

  157. bankkid said:
    on July 17th at 03:23 am

    Thank you so much for valuable information!, hope this site last very long.
    1. yellow
    2. 3%
    3. bp

  158. T said:
    on July 17th at 03:51 am

    Answer #1: Yellow
    Answer#2: 3%
    Answer #3: ExxonMobile

    This is a great site. I have made about $300 because of it. Thanks!
    It is greatly appreciated!

  159. Julie said:
    on July 17th at 05:08 am

    AWESOME WEBSITE. SOOO INFORMATIVE

  160. Rose Anwar said:
    on July 17th at 05:09 am

    I found out about this website about 2 years ago from Yahoo Search. I was trying to find good deals on CD’s and high interest rates in different banks. This website it really helpful. I use this website almost on daily basis to finds out good deals on different financial institution. Thanks you Bankaholic! Happy Birthday!

  161. Rose Anwar said:
    on July 17th at 05:12 am

    I found out about this website about 2 years ago from Yahoo Search. I was trying to find good deals on CD’s and high interest rates in different banks. This website it really helpful. I use this website almost on daily basis to finds out good deals on different financial institution. Thanks you Bankaholic! Happy Birthday!

    1. Yellow
    2. Three percent
    3. Arco

  162. Pennie said:
    on July 17th at 06:54 am

    Happy Birthday! I love the information you provide on your web-site. I am learning alot from it. Thank you.
    Gas card giveaway answers are:
    Yellow tie
    3% cash back for gas
    Chevron please:)

  163. Andy Tam said:
    on July 17th at 08:46 am

    I wanna make money out of money ^^ thank YOU

  164. VIV said:
    on July 17th at 09:47 am

    For about 2 years, I have been using this web site on a daily basis and find its really where the money is!
    I use the site for bank CD values as well as for credit card special offers.
    Bankaholic deserves the TV mention.
    July 14, is also my birthday.
    So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US BOTH!!!

  165. VIV said:
    on July 17th at 09:52 am

    For about 2 years, I have been using this web site on a daily basis and find its really where the money is!
    I use the site for bank CD values as well as for credit card special offers.
    Bankaholic deserves the TV mention.
    July 14, is also my birthday.
    So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US BOTH!!!

    ANSWERS:
    YELLOW TIE
    3%

  166. mike lee said:
    on July 17th at 10:36 am

    Hi, i am back!
    smartypig pays 3.90% APY

  167. Igor said:
    on July 17th at 11:37 am

    answer 4: 3.9%

  168. Adam Mareth said:
    on July 17th at 01:04 pm

    yellow, 3%, exxonmobil, 3.90% APY

  169. deb said:
    on July 17th at 01:37 pm

    Smarty Pig pays 3.90%

  170. Maggie said:
    on July 17th at 01:43 pm

    Your site is EXTREMELY helpful!! THANK YOU :)

  171. Maggie said:
    on July 17th at 01:46 pm

    Sorry I forgot my answers!!

    Chris’s tie was a fashionable shade of bright pink.
    The interest rate on the Chase Freedom card is 3%.
    I would love a $100 gift card for any gas station you want to give me!!!

    Your site is AWESOME :) Once again, THANKS! – Maggie

  172. tomfox said:
    on July 17th at 01:53 pm

    #1 – His tie is yellow
    #2 – 1%, but if gasoline is one of the top 3 categories, you receive a bonus 2% bringing the total cash back to 3%
    #3 – I would like a BP card.

  173. tomfox said:
    on July 17th at 01:55 pm

    Oops…I’ve included the smartypig answer in this post

    #1 – His tie is yellow
    #2 – 1%, but if gasoline is one of the top 3 categories, you receive a bonus 2% bringing the total cash back to 3%
    #3 – I would like a BP card.

    smartypig answer: 3.9% (APY)

  174. Christine said:
    on July 17th at 02:23 pm

    I love your site, hope to win some free gas !!!!

  175. Heidi said:
    on July 17th at 03:48 pm

    I’d like to enter the contest:
    1) Chris Chmura wore a yellow tie.
    2) Chase Freedom card pays a 3% rebate on gas if it’s one of your top 3 categories, otherwise it pays a 1% rebate.
    3) BP gas card, please
    Bonus) Smarty Pig pays 3.9% APY

  176. J. Wu said:
    on July 17th at 04:49 pm

    New prize has been added

  177. trevor said:
    on July 17th at 05:08 pm

    1. Bankaholic was featured on Fox News a few months ago by reporter Chris Chmura. What color was his tie? Yellow
    2. How much percent cash back on gasoline does the Chase Freedom Card offer? 3% Cash back
    3. If you win, do you want a gas card from Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, or Arco? Chevron

    What interest rate (APY) does SmartyPig pay you on your savings? 3.90% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is effective as of 7/17/2008

  178. Natalie Hinkle said:
    on July 17th at 05:22 pm

    Yea -go PIG!! – 3.9 – yellow, 3, shell

  179. Alan Zhu said:
    on July 17th at 05:58 pm

    I know about this website from my wife, she often uses it to search for highest interest rates on different bank. Ever since we rely on Bankaholic whenever we try to open new savings account. Very useful website.
    1. Yellow
    2. 3 %
    3. Arco
    4. 3.90 APY

  180. Zenith said:
    on July 17th at 05:59 pm

    Your website is GORGEOUS! Thank you so much!

    I’ll give a try to win the gift:

    Q1. Bankaholic was featured on Fox News a few months ago by reporter Chris Chmura. What color was his tie?
    A1. Yellow.

    Q2. How much percent cash back on gasoline does the Chase Freedom Card offer?
    A2. 3% on the most spent categories. 1% on the other.

    Q3. If you win, do you want a gas card from Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, or Arco?
    A3. BP. Thanks!

  181. Zenith said:
    on July 17th at 06:00 pm

    Sorry, to my A2, should be 3% on the THREE mostspent categories.

  182. Rose Foong said:
    on July 17th at 06:01 pm

    Good website. So far I’ve opened several credit cards: Amex with free roundtrip ticket, Citicard Professional that gave $100 when open new account plus 3% cashback on restaurant..Chase Freedom card,,etc..thanks bankaholic..good job!
    1. Yellow
    2. 3 %
    3. Arco
    4. 3.90 APY

  183. ralph said:
    on July 17th at 06:22 pm

    ANSWERS:
    1-YELLOW TIE
    2- 3%
    3-SHELL

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
    I VISIT THE BANKAHOLIC WEBSITE DAILY AS THE IMPORTANT MONEY ISSUES ARE ADDRESSSED AND JUST LIKE MY ADDICTION TO COFFEE I AM ADDICTED TO YOUR SITE!

    MY BIRTHDAY IS ALSO –JULY 14, –BASTILLE DAY–FRENCH INDEPENDENCE DAY–

    BANKAHOLIC BIRTHDAY IS APPROPIATE– JULY 14–AS IT REPRESENTS–FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE!

  184. Tracy said:
    on July 17th at 06:23 pm

    I love your site. It is very informative and I like knowing which banks have the best rates for various accounts.

  185. Tracy said:
    on July 17th at 06:27 pm

    I love your site. It is very informative and I like knowing which banks have the best rates for various accounts.

    answers:
    1) yellow
    2) 3%
    3) Arco

    1) Smarty Pig pays 3.90% on savings.

  186. Francisco J. Vazquez said:
    on July 17th at 06:50 pm

    1. Pink
    2. 3%
    3. BP

    SmartyPig
    4. 3.9%

  187. su said:
    on July 17th at 07:24 pm

    Thank you!

  188. su said:
    on July 17th at 07:58 pm

    Bankaholic was featured on Fox News a few months ago by reporter Chris Chmura. What color was his tie? His tie is yellow.
    How much percent cash back on gasoline does the Chase Freedom Card offer? 3% cash back.
    If you win, do you want a gas card from Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, or Arco? Shell gas card.
    What interest rate (APY) does SmartyPig pay you on your savings? It is 3.90%

  189. Khang said:
    on July 17th at 08:18 pm

    SmartyPig pays 3.9% APY

  190. Larry said:
    on July 17th at 08:28 pm

    The tie was yellow. Chase pays 1% unless it was a top 3 category for the month-if so, it pays 3%. Piggy Bank currently pays 3.9%. I’ll take a Chevron gas card.

  191. Carla-Lelani Lezama said:
    on July 17th at 08:35 pm

    1. Chris Chmura’s tie was yellow.
    2. The Chase card provides 3 percent cash back on gasoline once it is in the top three spending category or 1 percent otherwise.
    3. Shell
    4. SmartyPig’s APY is 3.9% (effective 07/17/2008)

    Happy Birthday Bankaholic.com

  192. Missi said:
    on July 17th at 08:42 pm

    Happy Birthday!

    Pink
    3%
    Chevron
    3.90% (APY)

  193. GG said:
    on July 17th at 10:04 pm

    Happy Birthday to you!!!! Hey guys I just love this website…I have benefitted a great deal from your amazing coverage and have shared it with my collegues, friends and family too :) …Keep rocking!!!

    Below are my responses to your questions, hope to win this return gift on your birthday ;)

    1.Bankaholic was featured on Fox News a few months ago by reporter Chris Chmura. What color was his tie?
    Response-> Tie color was ‘Yellow’.

    2. How much percent cash back on gasoline does the Chase Freedom Card offer?
    Response-> 3% Cash back

    3. If you win, do you want a gas card from Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, or Arco?
    Response-> Would like a Gas card from ExxonMobil

    4. What interest rate (APY) does SmartyPig pay you on your savings?
    Response-> 3.90% (APY)

  194. Ann said:
    on July 17th at 11:30 pm

    Great site!

    Answers to questions:
    1)Yellow
    2)3
    3)Exxon-mobil

    Bonus: Smarty Pig pays 3.9% interest on savings

  195. Ann said:
    on July 17th at 11:30 pm

    *3%, not just 3, for the answer to #2.

  196. oliver said:
    on July 17th at 11:34 pm

    this is in addition to the 3 questions I answered a few days ago:

    the smartypig account pays 3.90% interest.

  197. oliver said:
    on July 17th at 11:35 pm

    the smartypig account pays 3.90% interest.

  198. oliver said:
    on July 17th at 11:35 pm

    (i answered the rest a few days ago)

  199. R. M. LOME said:
    on July 18th at 12:11 am

    1) TIE COLOR: YELLOW
    2) CASH BACK: 3%
    3) GAS CARD: CHEVRON
    4) SMARTY PIG SAVINGS INT.: 3.9%APY

  200. Rafael said:
    on July 18th at 12:51 am

    Great website for finding important banking information. I checked your popularity and I can say that your website is growing very fast.

    1. The tie of the reporter is yellow.
    2. 3% on gasoline.
    3. I want an Arco gas card

  201. bank said:
    on July 18th at 01:37 am

    Happy Birthday!!! Where is my earlier post with answers?

  202. Mr Carmen said:
    on July 18th at 03:28 am

    Bankaholic great site, liked older web page design with that search engine.
    Is it me but Wachovia not showing their in listing,
    http://www.wachovia.com/savings/featured-cd.html

    so what else are we missing

  203. Julie said:
    on July 18th at 04:22 am

    my answers: canary yellow, 3%, chevron

  204. Ngit Lee said:
    on July 18th at 04:53 am

    1. Yellow
    2. 3%
    3. Shell

    Comment:
    Good rates info. from this site. Very resourceful.

  205. Gloria said:
    on July 18th at 05:51 am

    Thank you!!

    Smartypig pays 3.90% APY on their savings!

  206. Stephen Cox said:
    on July 18th at 09:48 am

    3.9% apy

  207. katherine said:
    on July 18th at 10:58 am

    Answers:
    yellow tie
    3%
    shell
    3.9%-smart piggy

    Comment:
    Compliments for your website and Happy Birthday!
    I find Bankaholic helpful with CD rates as well as credit card new sign on opportunities.
    Keep up the good work!

  208. Christine said:
    on July 18th at 12:14 pm

    1.yellow
    2.3%
    3. Exxon

    love your website.

  209. Bargainbev said:
    on July 18th at 12:27 pm

    I peruse your site quite often. Thank you! It’s been a big help and contains information that is a learning tool.

    Birthday giveaway.
    1. Yellow tie
    2. 3%
    3. Probably Chevron
    4. 3.90% Smarty Pig

  210. Roger Schwintosky said:
    on July 18th at 02:55 pm

    In addition to my other answers, SmartyPig pays 3.9%

  211. Rob Hicks said:
    on July 18th at 03:26 pm

    I really enjoy the site, thanks for your hard work.

    1. Yellow
    2. 3%
    3. ExxonMobil
    4. 3.90%

  212. GG said:
    on July 18th at 04:44 pm

    Hey I still do not see my comment here. It says Awaiting moderation.

  213. Scott Houghtaling said:
    on July 18th at 05:07 pm

    Please moderate my earlier post. Was it correct? I’d love to participate in the gas card give away. Cheers, Scott

  214. Kevin Knudsen said:
    on July 18th at 05:15 pm

    Being that a new question has been added I am replying with a comment again answering the new question. I have also put my previous unchanged answers in the post.

    1. Tan
    2. 3% cash back
    3. BP

    New question
    4. 3.90 APY

  215. Dunker said:
    on July 18th at 05:24 pm

    Yours is a welcome site in troubled economic times.

    Answers:
    1) Yellow tie
    2) 3% on Gas
    3) Arco Gas Card
    4) 3.90% APY

  216. Faith Heim said:
    on July 18th at 06:51 pm

    What a great way to celebrate..give us the birthday presents. I never buy a CD without checking with your site first. Or open a savings or money market for that matter. Thanks for the great info.

  217. James Slowinski said:
    on July 18th at 06:58 pm

    1. Yellow tie
    2. 3% cash back in top 3 purchase categories
    3. Shell, ExxonMobil, or BP

    4. 3.9% APY for Smarty Pig!

  218. Faith Heim said:
    on July 18th at 06:59 pm

    Answers Yellow, 3%, Arco, 3.90%

  219. Kirk said:
    on July 18th at 07:07 pm

    1. Yellow
    2. 3%
    3. Shell
    4. 3.90% APR

  220. Noel Davis said:
    on July 18th at 08:40 pm

    I use this website all the time to find the best CD rates to invest money. Thanks Bankaholic!

  221. Noel Davis said:
    on July 18th at 08:47 pm

    This site is the best for receiving the best CD rates from competing banks.
    To Enter the Bankoholic Birthday Giveaway:

    1. Chris Chmura’s tie was “yellow.”
    2. You receive 3% cash back on gasoline purchases with the Chase Freedom card offer.
    3. If I win I’d like the $100.00 gas card in Chevron

  222. Noel Davis said:
    on July 18th at 08:50 pm

    Smartypig pays 3.90 % APY on Savings accounts.

  223. Craig said:
    on July 18th at 08:57 pm

    I posted above, but wanted to answer the additional question from 7/16 update.

    Smartpig is now offering 3.9% APY on their savings account.

  224. Jonathan Frouman said:
    on July 18th at 09:05 pm

    I turned 30 on the 15th of July. That would make a nice present.

  225. Nikki said:
    on July 18th at 09:16 pm

    This website has so much useful information
    1. yellow
    2. 3%
    3. Exxon
    4. Smarty Pig 3.90% A

  226. Kyle Silliman said:
    on July 18th at 10:42 pm

    1. yellow
    2. 3%
    3. Arco
    4. 3.9%

  227. Munikumar Ramaswamy said:
    on July 19th at 12:14 am

    Smartypig pays 3.90% interest rate(APY) on the savings. I have already answered for other 3 questions and here are 3 answers once again.
    1) The color of Chris Chmura’s tie is Yellow
    2) Chase Freedom card offers 3% cashback on Gasoline purchases if gasoline purchases are on the top 3 out of 15 every day categories. Otherwise it will 1%.
    3) I would prefer BP gas card.

  228. carol said:
    on July 24th at 06:02 pm

    yellow
    red
    arco

  229. Concerned American said:
    on July 25th at 12:32 am

    partys over girlfriend

  230. Betty said:
    on July 26th at 07:50 am

    1. Yellow tie

  231. Betty said:
    on July 26th at 07:53 am

    1. Yellow tie
    2. 3% on ChaseF card
    3. ExxonMobil
    4. smartypig pays 3.9%

    Great website! Keep it up or us.

  232. Baylee said:
    on July 31st at 02:36 pm

    1. Yellow tie
    2. 3%
    3. BP

    This website has been incredibly helpful, thank you!

  233. gud things said:
    on August 4th at 01:30 am

    Very informative. pro active site. I wish that you’ll continue your good work and will create win-win situations. Many THX.

  234. Gail said:
    on August 6th at 12:56 am

    yellow tie
    3%
    shell

  235. R. Hernandez said:
    on August 16th at 11:46 pm

    1.Yellow
    2. 3%
    3.Exxon or BP
    This would be great for a single parent. A blessing!

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