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Open a Chase Total Checking account before May 15, 2013 and set up a direct deposit to receive a $200 bonus from Chase.

Chase regularly offer bonuses to open a checking account, but a bonus higher than $125 is usually difficult to achieve. However this $200 sign up bonus is accessible to everyone. You need a bonus code, but these codes are generated on the Chase website through this link. You can either print out the code or bring it to your branch and open the account in person. You can refresh the website and print as many unique codes as you desire, but any one person can only take advantage of this type of bonus offer once per calendar year.

Starwood just launched their Double Take promotion on May 1st and it runs until July 31st. That means for every eligible stay during this period, you can earn double Starwood points. This does not apply Elite-level extra star points earnings, but everyone including Elite Level does get the opportunity to earn up to 2 extra starpoints on their stay. There are no limits to this promotions and your starpoints will post to your account in 2-4 weeks.

There are over 1,100 Starwood properties, however not all properties participate. You can find the list of non-participating properties here. There is still around a 90% participation rate, so in all likelihood you will probably be able to accumulate starpoints in your favorite property.

Now is a good time to use some American Express Membership Rewards, if you have any. British Airways miles are called Avios, and at the moment you will get 35% more Avios for transferring points. American Express does run this type of promotion a couple of times a year, but last time in December it was only a 30% transfer bonus.

For the time being you can get 50,000 Memberhip Rewards points if you apply for The Business Gold Rewards Card® from American Express Open and get approved. To have these points credited, you must spend $5,000 in the first 3 months of card membership. You are eligible for this offer if you have not had this product, or any other Business Gold, Green or Platinum card within the last 12 months.

Open an Asterisk-Free Checking account at Huntington Bank before April 30th and receive a $150 bonus. It is important to note that the bonus is only available in the following states: Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

It is called Asterisk-Free checking because there are no surprises hidden in the small print. There is no monthly checking maintenance fee or statement fee, no minimum balance requirements, no requirement of direct deposits, and no fee for debit cards.

You are protected under the Fair Credit Billing Act for every credit card that you have. Follow the guidelines to take advantage of your rights as a cardholder.

You should never settle for a 1% cash back credit card. Earn more on your spending in certain categories to optimize your rewards.

Make the right decision by knowing the differences between a credit card and a debit card.

Take the time to explore differerent types of credit cards to ensure you apply for the best card in your situation.

Compare credit cards before you apply for pre-approved credit cards.