Finding the Best Bank Rates and Deals #6

Sunday, April 8, 2007 - 6:06 PM by Ken - Bank Deals Guy
This post is intended to be a place where readers can share info on the best bank deals. Your help is much appreciated. Also, I'm including a list of websites that list the best CD and money market rates. This is intended to be a place where you can start your search for the best bank deals.

This is the sixth finding-the-best-deals post. The last one was getting too long.

In your comment, please include the link to the deal. If the deal is not on the bank's website, please include the source of the deal (i.e. a New York Times newspaper ad, a sign at a local bank, etc.)

I'll try my best to post on the deals, and I'll be sure to give you credit. If you want to remain anonymous, simply comment as an anonymous user or email me at bankdeals at gmail dot com.

One tip to see if the deal has already been posted is to use the search box at the top of this page or do a search of my archive page.

Other Sources for Bank Deals

With new deals from banks and credit unions constantly popping up, no site has a complete list of all the best deals. Some think Bankrate.com has a complete list, but it fails to list many high rate CDs especially those with odd terms like an 11-month term. Also, it does a poor job at credit union certificates. Below is my list of the best sites. If you find another good source of bank deals, please let me know.

Best Certificate of Deposit Rates

Best Money Market / Savings / Checking Account Rates

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Five Best Regular Interest Checking Accounts Available NationwideSallie Mae Bank's Internet CD Rates - Available NationwideEverBank's $75 Bonus on Top of its 2.25% 3-Month Intro RateAmerican Express Bank's Internet Savings Accounts and CDs - Updated Review

 
 
In order by popularity, then date posted.
Rosie

Rosie - #1, Sunday, April 8, 2007 - 6:46 PM

Get $50 when you open a Sharebuilder account through Compass.
http://content.sharebuilder.com/Mgdcon/Jump/Legacy/about_us/jump/compass20/


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Rosie

Rosie - #2, Sunday, April 8, 2007 - 6:48 PM

Get a $50 Best Buy gift card when you open a Compass Free Checking Account.

https://www.compassbank.com/special/200703/gift50/index.jsp


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Pete Crane

Pete Crane - #3, Monday, April 9, 2007 - 11:00 AM

FYI, I put up a mention of your excellent resource compilation as my "News of the Day" on my money fund and money market site, http://www.cranedata.us!
Cheers,
Pete Crane
Publisher, Money Fund Intelligence


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Anonymous

Anonymous - #4, Monday, April 9, 2007 - 12:56 PM

Horizon bank in Atlanta, GA was offering a 5.75 APY CD Rate for I believe 12/13 months.


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Brian

Brian - #5, Monday, April 9, 2007 - 2:50 PM

Similar to the Danvers and Twinstar deals, I saw this on the way home from my parents for Easter this weekend:

Savings Institute e.SI Checking

http://www.savingsinstitute.com/Pages/PersCheckingESI.htm

Nobody gives so much away with their checking account. All you have to do is agree to accept e-statements available online, use your check card 10 times (excluding ATM transactions) and pay one bill via Online Banking per activity period. By eliminating the costs that come with printing statements and processing checks we are able to pass the savings along to you! It all adds up to feeling good because you'll be banking smart!... with 5% APY * on your checking account balance and all ATM fees refunded!

I've also started a fatwallet thread on this:
http://www.fatwallet.com/t/52/720603

No idea if it requires you to sign up in person. Danvers is closer to me anyways, and 1% APY more, so I'll sign up for that instead.


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