Update 6/28/23: UNest is up to 12,000 Swagbucks ($120) or 20,400 MyPoints (worth around $128-$135) with a simple $25 deposit. Just again a reminder that there is a $4.99 monthly fee. (ht @addingpennies)
Update 4/3/23: UNest is up to 10,000 Swagbucks ($100) or 17,000 MyPoints (around $110). Just again a reminder that there is a $4.99 monthly fee. Update 2/17/23: UNest up to 7,500 Swagbucks ($75) and 13,000 MyPoints (around $82). Just again a reminder that there is a $4.99 monthly fee. Update 1/17/23: UNest up to 6,500 Swagbucks ($65) and 11,000 MyPoints (around $71). Updated below. (ht Carl J) Update: Looks like there is a monthly fee for $1 on EarlyBird and $4.99 with UNest so probably not worth it.
The Offer
Unest Swagbucks | Unest MyPoints | EarlyBird
Swagbucks is offering bonuses when you open an account with the following investment accounts for kids:
$65 when you open a UNest account and deposit $25.
$50 when you open an EarlyBird account and deposit $15.
MyPoints is offering slightly higher on these at 11,000 for UNest (worth around $71) and 8,500 for EarlyBird (worth around $55).
Our Verdict
Some might find it worthwhile to open the account and make the minimal deposit in order to get the $50-$60 bonus on each one of these. Feel free to share your own thoughts and experiences in the comments below.
Update: Looks like there is a monthly fee for $1 on EarlyBird and $4.99 with UNest so probably not worth it.
Hat tip to reader MC
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