Banking Deal Summary for Today

Here's a sample of some banking deals for today. Each week we'll post a few of the best rates along with ING Direct and EmigrantDirect. All rates are APY. No minimum balances are required unless noted.

As of August 13, 2005:

Savings Accounts:

• Everbank - 4.5% (min $1.5K, 3 month intro rate)
• Presidential - 3.87% (min $5K, only first $35K receives this rate)
• Corus Bank - 3.52%
• HSBC - 3.50%
• EmigrantDirect - 3.50%
• ING Direct - 3.15%

6-Month CDs:

• Corus Bank - 4.04% (min of $10K)

12-Month CDs:

• Corus Bank - 4.37% (min of $10K)
• ING Direct - 4.15%

Credit Card Deal:

• Charles Schwab VISA Credit card - $100 VISA gift card when signing up. No annual fee.

In addition to rates you might want to see who has the best combination of products. For example, if you are interested in savings accounts and CDs, Corus Bank may be the best. If you're also interested in checking accounts, Presidential may be the best.

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