Holiday Time Saving Tips from Bank of America and $50 Giftcard Giveaway!

As the holidays inch closer and closer, the one thing we all need is more time.  There never seems to be enough time in the day, but if you are a Bank of America customer, you know they have lots of ways to maximize your time whether completing online banking or if you visit your local branch.  They have put together a list of time saving tips or solutions to help you with your banking, family and gift giving!

I have been a Bank of America customer for ages, but I have to say my most favorite thing they have ever come up with is the ease at which you can make deposits!  Since the holidays mean a lot of extra work, it really help so eliminate the labor of depositing checks.  With Bank of America’s Deposit Image ATMs, you simply feed checks or cash into the ATM with no envelopes or deposit slips required.  You get images of your checks and a list of cash deposited on your receipt as proof.  It is so quick and easy and I love the added bonus of having the check images.  It takes all the guess work out of making deposits correctly!

Courtesy of Bank of America, here are some Holiday Time-Saving Tips:

No more backtracking:

A lesser-known “route planner” feature on MapQuest helps you save both time and money by mapping out an entire journey – with multiple stops – all in one convenient step. You can add up to 26 destinations along any route, and the tool gives you the fastest route. Since launching in July, it has saved North Americans more 3.2 million miles!

Road trip rules:

Seasoned holiday road-travelers live by three simple rules: 1) invest in a quick pass to whiz past hour-long lines at the tolls, 2) plot out where to get the cheapest gas along the way by using a “gas prices” feature on MapQuest, and 3) pre-pack energy-boosting snacks and beverages to avoid crowded rest stops and fast-food joints.

Babysitting or playdate exchange:

Gain kid-free time to make your way through your holiday to-do list by coordinating a playdate exchange with another family.

Find a holiday helper:

Save time and relieve stress by finding a holiday helper to assist with household chores and last-minute errands. Don’t hesitate to ask your normal sitter, cleaning person or a neighborhood college student who is home for the holiday stretch. And don’t be afraid to delegate household chores to your own children home for winter break!

Make sure it’s in stock:

Nothing wastes more time than driving from store-to-store in search of a specific item. Do yourself a favor and call ahead or better yet check store inventory online before you leave home. Many major e-tailers offer customers the convenience of purchasing items online and then picking them up in-store…some with express pick-up lines.

Wrap it up:

Socialize and wrap up your holiday duties by inviting your friends over to chat, nosh and yes, wrap gifts! Everyone brings a roll of wrapping paper, ribbons and other decorative elements to share with the group. Also, watch for “free gift wrapping” promotions from online merchants. Sometimes you may have to spend a certain amount to get the promotion to kick in, but it may be worth it given the time you’ll save on the backend.

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