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Bank Deals Blog - 2010
December 2010
- 31st
Review of the 2010 Bank Failures and Their Effects on Depositors - 30th
Bank Breaks CD Terms by Closing CDs Before Maturity
The 10 Best Bank Deals for Savers in 2010
Special 10-Month CD at Dime Savings Bank in New York - Available Nationwide - 29th
How Savings Account & Reward Checking Rates Changed in 2010
Special No-Penalty CD at Southern Community Bank & Trust in NC - Available Nationwide
Union Bank's 3% Cash Back Debit Card Promotion - 28th
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at Shelter Financial Bank in Several States
Top Checking and CD Rates at Providence Bank in North Carolina - Local Only
Top Short-Term CD Specials at Professional Bank in South Florida - Local Only
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at US Bank
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Premier Community Credit Union in Northern CA - Local Only - 27th
Incredible Bank's New 1-Year CD and the Problem with 1-Year CDs
Top CD and Money Market Rates Continue at F&A Federal Credit Union in California - Limited Membership - 26th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for December 26, 2010 - 24th
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays - 23rd
Strategy for Getting the Best Yields in Deposit Accounts - Part 2
Top CD Rates at Fort Knox Federal Credit Union - Easy Membership - 22nd
Strategy for Getting the Best Yields in Deposit Accounts
Hot 75-Day CD Special at Justice Federal Credit Union - Easy Membership - 21st
Checking Account Promotion Continues at Flagstar Direct - Available Nationwide
Top CD Rates at First American International Bank in New York City - Local Only
Competitive Short-Term CD Rates at MidCoast Community Bank in Delaware - Local Only - 20th
CD and Money Market Specials Continue at Customers Bank for PA & NJ Residents
Competitive Short-Term CD and Reward Checking Rates at Northstar Bank of Texas - Local Only - 19th
Higher Long-Term CD and IRA CD Rates at EverBank - Available Nationwide
Top 3-Year CD Rate Continues at EBSB Direct - New England and NY Only
Competitive Reward Checking & CD Rates at Consumers Credit Union - Easy Membership - 18th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for December 18, 2010
Personal Banking 101: Certificates of Deposit - 17th
Six Banks Closed by Regulators in Four States
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at First National Bank in Louisiana
Alliant Credit Union's Savings and Checking Rate Scheduled to Drop in January - 16th
Fed Proposes Large Cut in Debit Card Interchange Fees
FDIC Deposit Insurance Coverage Changes in 2011 - No Effects for Most of Us
Top 5-Year CD and IRA CD Rates at Velocity Credit Union in Texas - Easy Membership
Top 1-Year & 3-Year CD Rates at RTN Federal Credit Union in MA - Easy Membership
Competitive CD Rates at Greater Metro FCU in New York City - Limited Membership
Competitive CD Rates at Credit Union of Atlanta in Georgia - Local Only - 15th
Competitive CD Specials at Salem Five Bank - Available Nationwide
Top 3-Year CD Rate at First Bank Richmond in Indiana
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Fort Morgan State Bank in Colorado - Local Only - 14th
Federal Reserve Continues with Same Policies
Lessons from Recent High-Profile Security Breaches for Protecting Your Bank Accounts
Competitive 18-Month CD and IRA CD Rate at MetLife Bank
Top CD and IRA CD Rates at LOMTO FCU in New York City - Local Only - 13th
Reward Checking Accounts When Your Balance Tops $25K
$150 Checking Account Promotion at Susquehanna Bank in Parts of PA, MD, NJ & WV Only - 12th
New Checking Account Bonus at PerkStreet Financial
Top Long-Term CD Rates Continue at Randolph-Brooks Credit Union in Texas - Local Only
Competitive CD, Money Market and Reward Checking Rates at Grand Bank in NJ - Local Only - 11th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for December 11, 2010
Personal Banking 101: Savings Accounts
$100 Checking Account Bonus at Huntington Bank in OH, MI, IN, PA, KY, WV & FL - 10th
Two Banks from Michigan and Pennsylvania Closed by Regulators
FNBO Direct $25 Online BillPay Account Bonus
First Clue That a Checking Account Isn't Free
Competitive CD Rates Continue at The National Republic Bank of Chicago - Local Only
Top Short-Term and Long-Term CD Rates at HarborOne Credit Union in MA - Local Only - 9th
Reward Checking Accounts and Debit Card Requirements
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Fidelity Homestead Savings Bank in Louisiana - Local Only
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Community First Bank in Missouri - Local Only
Competitive CD Specials at Truliant Federal Credit Union in NC, SC & VA - Local Only - 8th
High Demand of Reward Checking Accounts Forcing Banks to Reduce Availability - 7th
Special 30-Month CD at Fort Financial Credit Union in Parts of IN, NC, MS, IL and WI
Competitive CD Rates at Montauk Credit Union in New York City - Local Only - Update - 6th
WTDirect Savings Account Promotion - Expired
SFGI Direct Increases Rate on its Internet Savings Accounts
Top CD and IRA CD Rates at Barksdale FCU in Louisiana - Local Only
$100 Checking Account Bonus at the Bank of Kansas City - Local Only - 5th
60 Minutes' Ben Bernanke Interview - Update
The Best CD Rates Available Nationwide: Comparing PenFed with Ally Bank
Top 2-Year CD and IRA CD Rate at Columbia Bank in New Jersey - Local Only
Special 13-Month CD at The Bank of Union in Oklahoma - Local Only - 4th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for December 4, 2010
Personal Banking 101: Checking Accounts - 3rd
Another Friday Without Bank Failures - Updated 2010 Stats
Competitive CD Rates at America's Credit Union in WA - Easy Membership
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Commercial Bank and Trust Company in TN - Local Only
Competitive 3-Year CD Rates at LA Financial Credit Union in CA & AZ - Local Only - 2nd
Top CD and Reward Checking Rates at NEFCU in New York - Local Only
High-Yield Savings Account at Dollar Bank in Pittsburgh and Cleveland - Local Only - 1st
FDIC's Fall 2010 Consumer News: Avoiding Scams, FDIC Coverage Changes, Estate Planning
PenFed Lowers CD Rates But Long-Term CD Rates Remain Competitive
Melrose Credit Union CD Rates Fall From Leader Position
November 2010
- 30th
SmartyPig Gift Card for a Holiday Gift
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at The Berkshire Bank in New York City
Top CD Rates at Appalachian Community FCU in TN & VA - Local Only - 29th
Best Reward Checking Accounts for Large Balance Caps
Top CD and Reward Checking Rates Continue at The East Carolina Bank - NC Only - 27th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for November 27, 2010 - 26th
ING Direct's 2010 Black Friday Specials: $103 Electric Orange Bonus - 24th
Free Checking Accounts Requiring More Work at the Mega Banks
Top CD and IRA CD Rates at Neighbors FCU in Louisiana - Local Only
Money Market Account Special at Old Harbor Bank in Florida - Local Only - 23rd
FDIC's Third Quarter Report - Number of Problem Banks Increased to 860
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Coastal Community and Teachers Credit Union in Texas - Local Only
Unique Debit Card Requirement for Meadows Credit Union's Reward Checking - 22nd
Uninsured Deposits at Failed Banks - How the FDIC Has Changed
Top CD & Reward Checking Rates at Lumbee Guaranty Bank in NC - Local Only
Competitive 15-Month CD Special at Workers' Credit Union in MA & NH - Local Only - 21st
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Liberty National Bank in Oklahoma
Top Long-Term CD Rates Continue at United SA Federal Credit Union in Texas - Local Only - 20th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for November 20, 2010
Overview of the Federal Reserve - 19th
Three Banks Closed by Regulators in Florida, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin
The Winner of Our iPad Giveaway Has Been Selected
ING Direct's Kids Savings Account Review
Competitive CD Rates at TDECU in Texas - Local Only
Top Long-Term CD & IRA CD Rates at NorthCountry Federal Credit Union in Vermont - Local Only - 18th
Last Day for Our iPad Sweepstakes
Special 30-Month CD and IRA Rate at Navy Federal Credit Union
Ameris Bank Slashes Rate on Darby Bank's Step-Up CD
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at American Heritage FCU in Philadelphia - Local Only
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at R.I.A FCU in IA, IL & WI - 17th
After One Year Has Incredible Bank Remained Incredible?
High-Yield Reward Checking & Savings Accounts at State Bank & Trust Company in MS, LA & AL
Competitive 1-Year & 3-Year CD Rates at Park Sterling Bank in NC - Local Only
Very Competitive 30-Month CD Special at Fort Meade Community CU in MD - ASI-Insured Only - 16th
Your Rights When Your Bank Fails and a New Bank Takes Over
High-Yield Reward Checking and Savings Account at Double Eleven Credit Union in Parts of Indiana
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at Arthur State Bank in South Carolina - Local Only - 15th
Update on ASI-Only Credit Unions - Higher CD Rates Worth the Risk?
Competitive 5-Year CD Rate at Kennedy Space Center FCU in Central Florida
Competitive 5-Year CD Rate at Ponce De Leon Federal Bank in New York City - 14th
Top Long-Term CD and IRA CD Rates at University FCU in Texas - Easy Membership - Update
Top Mid-Term & Long-Term CD Rates at Royal Asian Bank & Royal Bank America in PA, NY and NJ - 13th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for November 13, 2010
Future of Banking: Will Your Deposit Account Habits Affect Your Credit? - 12th
Why Banks Check Your Credit Score for Deposit Account
Three Banks Closed by Regulators Including Darby Bank & Trust Co.
Best Bank Account for Kids?
FNBO Direct Update: New Cash Back Program and a New Bonus
Top CD and Money Market Rates at Premier Credit Union in Iowa - Local Only
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Premier Credit Union in Iowa - Local Only
Competitive Short and Long-Term CD Rates at First General Credit Union in Michigan - Local Only - 11th
Depositing Checks at Home - Survey of Banks and Credit Unions with Remote Deposit
Top Savings Account Continues at Solera National Bank in Colorado - Local Only
Competitive CD Rates at Oregon Community Credit Union - Local Only
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at Redding Bank of Commerce in Northern California - Local Only
$100 Savings Account Bonus and High-Yield Checking at Redding Bank of Commerce in Northern California - Local Only - 10th
Texas Ratio List for Banks and Credit Unions
CD Rate Changes at iGObanking.com & iPad Gift Package at GiftsforBanking.com
Top Savings Account Rate at Liberty Bank in Several States - Local Only
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at PEF Federal Credit Union in Parts of Ohio - 9th
Survey of Old Reward Checking Accounts: Which Have Held Up Well and Which Haven't
Competitive 5-Year CD Rate at Delta Community Credit Union - Easy Membership
Competitive 1-Year CD and IRA CD Rate at MetLife Bank - 8th
Risks and Benefits of Long-Term Certificates of Deposit - 7th
Reward Checking and Savings Accounts at NBRS Financial Bank - Available in Parts of MD & PA
Competitive CD Rates at Citizens Bank in TN - Local Only - 6th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for November 6, 2010
How the Fed Has Stuck it to Smaller Banks - 5th
Four Banks Closed by Regulators, 143 So Far This Year
Update on the New Rates for I Bonds and EE Bonds
Top CD Rates Continue at First Choice Bank in Southern California - Local Only
Top 5-Year CD & IRA CD Rate Continues at HeritageWest Credit Union in Utah - Local Only
Special 10-Month CD at Luther Burbank Savings Bank in Beverly Hills, CA - Local Only
Competitive 5-Year CD & IRA CD Rate at Red Canoe Credit Union in WA & OR - Local Only - 4th
$50 Savings Account Bonus at Amboy Direct - New Jersey Only
Top Long-Term CD and IRA CD Rates Continue at Police and Fire FCU - PA Only
Top Long-Term CD Rates at INOVA FCU in Several States - Easy Membership
Cambridge Savings Bank Enhances Its High-Yield Reward Checking Account - MA Only
Competitive CD Rates at First Federal Savings Bank of Elizabethtown in Kentucky & Indiana - 3rd
The Fed Launches QE2 to Further Drive Down Interest Rates
Top CD and IRA CD Rates Continue at Melrose Credit Union - Available Nationwide
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at the Bank of Nebraska - Local Only
Competitive CD Rates at TotalBank in South Florida
Top Short-Term and Mid-Term CD Rates at Chasewood Bank in Houston - 2nd
5 Best Reward Checking Accounts Available Nationwide - Updated for November
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Treynor State Bank - Iowa Only
New Special 55-Month CD at Reliabank Dakota - Now Only Available in South Dakota
Competitive 3-Year & 5-Year CD Rates at Air Force FCU - Limited Membership - 1st
Wilmington Trust to Merge with M&T Bank Corporation - Effect on WTDirect?
Long-Term CD Rates and Early Withdrawal Penalties - Updates and Concerns
October 2010
- 31st
Top Installment Savings Account Rates at Pacific City Bank in Los Angeles - Local Only
Special 35-Month CD Rate at 1st MidAmerica Credit Union in Parts of IL & MO
$200 Checking Account Bonus at Advance Financial Federal Credit Union in Parts of IN - Local Only - 30th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for October 30, 2010
10 Things Your Banker May Not Let You Know - 29th
No Bank Failures But One Credit Union Liquidation - Update
Comparing the Online Savings Accounts from the Major Credit Card Companies - 28th
Top CD Rates and a Free Gift at GiftsforBanking.com
WesBanco's $220 Checking Account Bonus - Local to WV, OH & PA
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Zia Credit Union in Parts of New Mexico
Competitive 5-Year CD Rate at Patriot State Bank in North Carolina - Local Only
Special 5-Year CD Rate at Some Branches of First National Bank of Long Island in New York - Local Only - 27th
The Future of High-Yield Reward Checking Accounts
Competitive 30-Month CD Rate at NewAlliance Bank in MA & CT - 26th
Hudson City's Newly Competitive Internet Money Market Savings Account - Available Nationwide
Top CD Rate Specials at First Peoples Community FCU in Parts of MD, PA & WV
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union in Pensacola - Local Only - 25th
Choosing a New Bank - Why You Want at Least Two Banks or Credit Unions
Special 9-Month CD Rate at American Eagle Federal Credit Union in CT - Local Only
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Pacific Global Bank in Chicago - Local Only
Competitive 4-Year & 5-Year CD Rates at Dallas Telco FCU in Texas - Local Only - 24th
Top 9-Month CD Rate Available Nationwide at Easthampton Savings Bank
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at Liberty Savings FCU in NJ - Local Only - 23rd
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for October 23, 2010
Should You Get Non-Deposit Products at Banks? - 22nd
Seven Banks and One Credit Union Closed by Regulators
Long Distance Travel for Trip-Worthy Bank CDs
Hot 6-Year CD Rate at Wildfire Credit Union in Michigan - Local Only
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Millennium Bank in Colorado - Local Only - 21st
Important Note about Adding Beneficiaries to Your Ally Bank Accounts
Special No-Penalty 3-Year CD at Northpointe Bank - Michigan Only
Top 5-Year CD and IRA CD Rate at SRP Federal Credit Union in SC & GA - Local Only - 20th
Avoid a post-trip scare by following a few simple tips for overseas purchasing
Hot 2-Year CD Rate at iGObanking.com - Available Nationwide
CD Rates Fall But Still Competitive at Alliant Credit Union
Top 9-Month and 5-Year CD Rates at Island FCU in New York - Local Only
Top Internet CD Rates at CNB Bank Direct - Available Nationwide
Competitive 3-Year CD and IRA CD Rate at Kaiser Federal Bank in California - 19th
Bank of America's Third Quarter Earnings Report from a Depositor Point of View
Top 5-Year CD Continues at Mountain America Credit Union in UT, NV, NM & AZ - Easy Membership
Special 13-Month CD Continues at Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union in MA & NH - Local Only - 18th
Savings Account Bonus of Up to $300 Bonus at WTDirect
iPad Sweepstakes at DepositAccounts.com
Ally Bank's New Account Center with New System for Transferring Funds
Top Long-Term CD and IRA CD Rates at Tyndall FCU in FL Panhandle - Local Only - 17th
How to Switch to a New Bank or Credit Union
Top Long-Term CD & IRA CD Rates at Andrews FCU - Easy Membership
Competitive CD Rates Continue at Hudson Valley Credit Union in New York - Local Only
Checking Account Bonus at The Fulton Financial Family of Banks in VA, MD, DE, PA & NJ - 16th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for October 16, 2010 - 15th
Two Banks in Missouri and One in Kansas Closed by Regulators
Update on My Short List of Top Online Savings Accounts
Top 3-Year CD and IRA CD Rate at Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union in North Carolina - 14th
Special 55-Month Online CD at Reliabank Dakota - Available Nationwide
Cattaraugus County Bank Opens Up Its High-Yield Reward Checking Account
Top 3-Year CD Rate at Corporate America Family Credit Union - Easy Membership
Top 8-Year CD Rate at Anchor Mutual Savings Bank - Washington State Only - 13th
The Shrinking Balance Caps of Reward Checking Accounts
Top 1-Year CD Rate at First Choice Bank in Southern California - Local Only
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at Tuscaloosa Teachers Credit Union in AL - Local Only - 12th
Comparing Internet Checking Accounts at Ally Bank and ING Direct
Top 39-Month CD and Reward Checking Rates at Mutual 1st Federal Credit Union in NE - Local Only
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at Baton Rouge Telco FCU in Louisiana - Local Only
Top Long-Term CD Rates at El Paso Employees FCU in TX - Local Only - 11th
DepositAccounts.com's New Facebook and Twitter Pages
Comparing the Best Long-Term CD Rates and Early Withdrawal Penalties - 10th
Top 5-Year CD & IRA CD Rate at Indiana Members Credit Union in IN & CO
Top Long-Term CD and IRA CD Rates at Randolph-Brooks Credit Union in Texas - Local Only
Comerica Bank's $100 Checking Account Bonus
Expired - $100 Checking Account Bonus at Gateway Bank of Florida - Local Only - 9th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for October 9, 2010
Is Your Money Safe from Financial Institution Failure? FDIC and NCUA - 8th
Another Bank-Failure Free Friday - Updated 2010 Stats
Update on the Top Nationwide High-Yield Reward Checking Accounts
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Old West FCU in Oregon - Local Only
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Port Richmond Savings in Philly - Local Only - 7th
Top 5-Year CD Rate Continues at Mutual Federal Bank in Chicago - Local Only
Trustco Bank's New Account Promotion with a Flip UltraHD Video Camera - NY, FL, NJ, VT & MA
$150 Checking Account Bonus at 1st Mariner Bank - Available Nationwide
Special 18-Month CD at 1st Mariner Bank in MD - Available Nationwide
Capital One's InterestPlus Online Savings Account Changes
Rate Cuts Announced at Evantage, AmericaNet and Redneck Bank
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Cardinal Bank in VA, MD & DC - Local Only
Update on Beach Business Bank CD and Savings Account Rates - CA Only - 6th
Free Apple 32 GB iPod Touch Checking Account Promotion at The Bryn Mawr Trust Company in PA - Local Only
Top 5-Year CD Rate at Inter National Bank in Texas - Local Only
Competitive 5-Year CD Rate at Floridian Community Bank in South FL - Local Only
New Holiday-Themed Category for 5% Cash Back at PerkStreet Financial
Competitive Money Market and CD Rates at H&R Block Bank - Available Nationwide - 5th
High-Yield Regular Checking Account at Morrill & Janes Bank - Available Nationwide
Top 4-Year CD Rate at Home City Federal in Ohio - Local Only
Top CD and IRA CD Rates at Atlas Savings and Loan Association in NYC - Local Only
Some Useful Features at EverBank's New Website
Top Mid-Term CD Rates at First American Bank in FL & IA - Local Only - 4th
Ally Bank's Raise Your Rate CD vs. the 5-Year CD
Competitive 5-Year CD at East Boston Savings Bank - Local Only
Savings Account and 3-Year CD Deal at EBSB Direct - New England and NY Only - 3rd
Overdraft Protection vs. Standard Overdraft Services
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at American Bank & Trust in KY - Local Only
Top Long-Term CD Rates at IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union in IL & IA - Local Only - 2nd
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for October 2, 2010 - 1st
Two Bank Failures in Florida and Washington State
Best Place for Your Savings? Reward Checking, Savings Accounts or CDs?
Top CD & Savings Account Rates at Rollstone Bank & Trust in MA - Local Only
September 2010
- 30th
The Shrinking List of Nationwide High-Yield Reward Checking Accounts
$150 Checking Account Bonus at Flushing Bank in NYC - Local Only
Top Money Market and CD Rates at Affinity Bank - Georgia Only - 29th
Ally Bank to Offer IRA CDs - How It Might Compare to Discover Bank and PenFed
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at The Napoleon State Bank in IN - Local Only
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Texas First Bank - Local Only - 28th
Update on PenFed's CD Reservation Promotion - New End Date
What Your Broker Won’t Tell You about Municipal Bonds
Top CD and Money Market Rates at First Choice Bank in NJ - Local Only - Update
Top 16-Month Internet CD Rate Continues at Hyde Park Savings Bank - MA Only
Top 26-Month CD at Royal Asian Bank & Royal Bank America in PA, NY and NJ - 27th
Is SmartyPig's Cash Boost Worthwhile?
Top CD and Reward Checking Rates at The East Carolina Bank - NC Only
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Galion Building & Loan Bank in OH - Local Only - 26th
What’s So Special About an IRA CD?
$100 Reward Checking Account Bonus at LGE Community Credit Union in GA - Local Only
Top 26-Month CD at American Eagle Bank of Chicago - Local Only - 25th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for September 25, 2010
Two-Year Anniversary of WaMu's Closure - A Look Back from a Depositor's Point of View - 24th
Two Banks and Three Corporate Credit Unions Seized by Regulators
Internet Checking Accounts and Paper Checks
Top CD and Savings Account Rates at Atlanta Postal Credit Union in GA - Local Only
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Access National Bank in VA - Local Only - 23rd
USA Fed Members Soon To Become Navy Federal Members: Opportunity to Join Navy Federal?
$50 Checking Account Bonus and Free ATM Withdrawals at Thrivent Financial Bank - Available Nationwide
Competitive Mid-Term CD Rates at The National Republic Bank of Chicago - Local Only
Top Long-Term CD Rates at United SA Federal Credit Union in TX - Local Only - 22nd
Internet Checking Accounts with the Best Interest Rates
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Garden Savings FCU in New Jersey - Easy Membership - 21st
Fed Statement: Low Rates to Continue, Fed Prepared to Ease Further
How Many Reward Checking Accounts Do You Have?
Competitive Long-Term CD and IRA CD Rates at AmeriCU in NY
$125 Checking Account Bonus at Union Bank in CA, WA & OR - Local Only - 20th
Ally Bank's 5-Year CD as an Alternative to Reward Checking?
Update on PenFed's CD Reservation Promotion
Top 4-Year CD and IRA CD Rate at Centra Credit Union in Indiana
Competitive 3-Year CD at Home Loan Investment Bank in Rhode Island - 19th
Short-Term CD and Money Market Specials at Customers Bank for PA & NJ Residents
Top Long-Term CDs at Wildfire Credit Union in Michigan - Local Only
$150 Checking/Savings Account Bonus at Sovereign Bank in the Northeast - 18th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for September 18, 2010
Credit Union Field of Membership Requirements - 17th
Six Banks and One Credit Union Closed by Regulators
Checking Account Promotion at Flagstar Direct - Available Nationwide
Competitive 5-Year CD Rate at Clinton Savings Bank in MA
Top 5-Year CD and IRA CD at Premier Community CU in Northern CA
Citibank Checking/Savings Account Promo with up to 40,000 ThankYou Points - 16th
Banks Rejecting Applicants for Having Too Many Accounts
Top Long-Term CD Special at First International Bank & Trust in AZ, ND & MN
Top CD and Savings Account Rates at KeySource Commercial Bank in North Carolina - 15th
High-Yield Reward Checking Account w/o Balance Cap at City Bank - Texas Only
Top Jumbo CD and IRA CD Rates at AllSouth Credit Union in South Carolina - Local Only
Competitive CD and IRA CD Rates at E-Central Credit Union in Los Angeles - Easy Membership
Comerica Office Perks Program: $200+ Business Checking Promotion - 14th
First Clover Leaf Bank's Reward Checking Account Is Now Available Nationwide
Top CD and Reward Checking Rates Continue at Southern Bank in MO & AR - 13th
Comparing Sallie Mae Bank CDs with Ally Bank's 5-Year CD
Update on Stock Yards Bank & Trust eSavings Account
Top 5-Year CD at South Jersey Federal Credit Union - Local Only
Competitive CD and IRA CD Rates at DOCO Regional FCU in GA & NC - Local Only - 12th
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Beacon Federal in Parts of NY, MA, TN & TX
Checking Account Bonuses of Up to $225 at M&T Bank
Top 11-Month CD Special at Royal Asian Bank in PA, NJ & NY - Local Only - 11th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for September 11, 2010
The Current State of Banks and Credit Unions - 10th
Only One Bank Failure Today: Horizon Bank in Florida - 9th
WTDirect's Savings Account Rate Bonus for the May Promo Customers
Survey of the Best Checking Accounts in Austin Texas
Comparing Alliant Credit Union's CDs with Ally Bank's 5-Year CD
Top CD and Reward Checking Rates at River City FCU in San Antonio - Local Only - 8th
Newly Updated List of the 5 Best Reward Checking Accounts Available Nationwide
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Jax Metro Credit Union in North Florida - Local Only
Competitive Savings Account and CD Rates at Beach Business Bank in California - Local Only
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Gas & Electric Credit Union in IL - Limited Membership
$100 Checking/Savings Account Bonus at Central Bancompany Banks in MO and OK - Local Only - 7th
Future of High-Yield Reward Checking Accounts?
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates Continue at Institution for Savings in MA - Local Only - 6th
Using Your Debit Card: PIN vs. Signature
Time for Savers to Speak Up
Navy Federal's CD Rates Fall But Remain Competitive
$110 Checking Account Bonus at Northwest Federal Credit Union in VA - Easy Membership
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at Liberty First Credit Union in NE - Local Only - 5th
ING Direct's Electric Orange Checking - Bonus & Account Review Update - 4th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for September 4, 2010 - 3rd
Another Friday with No Bank Failures
Update on Sallie Mae Bank's Internet Savings Account and CDs
SmartyPig Announces Rate Cut - Savings Account Yield Remains Competitive
Top CD and IRA CD Rates at Navy Federal But Rates May Fall Soon - Limited Membership
High-Yield Reward Checking and Savings Account at Bank of Weston in MO
Competitive CD Rates at Chartway FCU in Several States - Local Only - Update - 2nd
New Bank Health Ratings Section at DepositAccounts.com
Why Long-Term CDs are Currently the Best Deals
Top Money Market & CD Rates at F&A Federal Credit Union in California - Limited Membership - 1st
PenFed Lowers CD Rates But Some Rates Remain Competitive
Top Long-Term CD & Money Market Rates at First State Bank in Central Texas - Local Only
August 2010
- 31st
FDIC's Second Quarter Report - Number of Problem Banks Increased to 829
EverBank's MarketSafe Currency Returns CD - Is It a Good Deal?
Top Reward Checking, Savings and CD Rates at Coastal Commerce Bank in Louisiana - Local Only
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Sea Comm Federal Credit Union in NY - Local Only - 30th
Urban Partnership Bank Increases Rates at ShoreBank Direct
$250 Checking & Money Market Account Bonus at First Tennessee Bank - Local Only - 29th
Comparing Long-Term CD Rates at Discover, Ally and PenFed
Bank of America's $220 Checking Account Bonus
Top Savings Account and CD Rates at Mountain View Bank of Commerce in CO - Local Only
Savings Account Promotion at HomeBanc in Tampa Florida - 28th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for August 28, 2010
Does CPI Underestimate Inflation to the Detriment of Savers? - 27th
Bank Failure-Free Friday - Stats for 2010
Internet Savings Accounts - Is Rate Chasing Still Worthwhile?
DepositAccounts.com Is Now on the New Digg
$250 Checking Account Bonus at Columbia Credit Union in WA - Local Only
Top Long-Term CD and IRA CD Rates at Members First Credit Union in MI - Local Only - 26th
FDIC's Summer 2010 Consumer News: Rules on Free Checking, Bank Failures and Mergers
Rate Leaders Cutting Long-Term CD Rates
Competitive CD Rate and Reward Checking Rate at First Bank in Florida - 25th
Top High-Yield Online Savings Account at BankOn - CO, KS, MO, NE & WY Only
Capital One Direct's New Interest Online Checking
14-Month CD Special at Valley Green Bank in Philadelphia - Local Only
Top CD Rates at Local Government Credit Union in North Carolina - Local Only - 24th
Best High-Yield Reward Checking Accounts in Texas
Competitive 5-Year CD & IRA CD Rate at HeritageWest Credit Union in Utah - Local Only
Top CD and IRA CD Rates at Massena Savings & Loan in Northern NY - Local Only - 23rd
High-Yield Reward Checking and Savings Account at Princeville State Bank - Illinois Only
9-Month CD and Money Market Promotion at Bank of the Ozarks in Dallas - Local Only
CD and Checking Account Promotions at First Heritage Bank in WA - Local Only - 22nd
8 Safe Places to Keep Your Money
Very High CD Rates Advertised in Newspapers - Are They Real? - 21st
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for August 21, 2010 - 20th
Eight Banks Including ShoreBank Were Closed by Regulators
5.00% CD or 5.00% Reward Checking Account?
Top 14-Month & 23-Month CD Specials at NASB - Available Nationwide
Top CD and Reward Checking Rates Continue at Navy Army FCU in SE Texas - Local Only - 19th
Select PenFed Members Can Reserve CDs with Yields from 3.50% to 5.00%
Internet Banking and Fraudulent Transfers
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at The Business Bank in VA - Local Only - 18th
Site Improvements at DepositAccounts.com
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Texas Bank (TX) - Local Only
Competitive CD and Money Market Rates at Broward Bank of Commerce in FL - Local Only - 17th
Excessive Withdrawal Fees from Bank of America, Citi, Wells Fargo and Ally
Competitive Long-Term CD and IRA CD Rates at Bay FCU in CA - Local Only
Top 5-Year CD and IRA CD at Mountain America Credit Union in UT, NV, NM & AZ - Easy Membership - 16th
5 Common Bank Fees and How to Avoid Them
Top Long-Term CD and IRA CD Rates at University FCU in Texas - Easy Membership
Free Apple iPod Touch Checking Account Bonus at The Bank of Greene County in NY - Local Only
Special 25-Month & 13-Month CD Rates at University of Iowa Community Credit Union - Local Only
Competitive 5-Year CD and IRA CD at Bay Cities Bank in Florida - Local Only - 15th
The Advantages of Discover Bank's Long-Term CDs
Competitive CD Rates at First Community FCU In Michigan - Local Only
Investing with TIPS - 14th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for August 14, 2010 - 13th
One Illinois Bank Fails and Is Acquired by First Midwest Bank
How Debit Cards and Account Balances Affect High-Yield Reward Checking
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Select Bank & Trust in NC - Local Only
Top 5-Year CD Rate at Mutual Federal Bank in Chicago - Local Only
Competitive 5-Year CD at People's Alliance FCU in Miami & New York - Local Only
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Education First Credit Union in Michigan - Local Only - 12th
Update on Connexus Credit Union's CD and Reward Checking Rates - Available Nationwide - 11th
10 of the Strangest Credit Union Eligibility Requirements
Special No-Penalty 9-Month CD at CFG Community Bank in MD - Local Only - 10th
Fed Statement: Economic Slowdown, Low Rates to Continue
Tips and Warnings about the SmartyPig Savings Account
Top 3-Year and 5-Year CD Rates at Institution for Savings in MA - Local Only
Top 24-Month CD Rates and HSA Rates at Stanford FCU in CA - Easy Membership - 9th
Top Reward Checking and 5-Year CD Rates at RCB Bank in KS & OK - Local Only
Money Market and CD Deals at Fidelity Bank in OK & KS - Local Only - 8th
Checking, CD and Savings Account Promotions at Flagstar Bank
Update on PNC's Checking Account Bonus, Virtual Wallet and Deposit Strategy
Top 5-Year and 3-Year CD and IRA CD Rates at Security Service FCU in TX & CO - Local Only
Special 17-Month & 25-Month CD Rates at Southern Select Community Credit Union in NC - Local Only - 7th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for August 7, 2010
Using Wire Transfers - 6th
One Bank and Two Credit Union Failures
USAA Bank Increases 7-Year CD Rates - Best 7-Year CD Rates in the Nation
Top Money Market Rate Continues at AmericaNet Bank and Evantage Bank
Special 15-Month CD at The Farmers Bank in Tennessee
Top 12-Month CD at FSU Credit Union in Florida - Local Only - 5th
Competitive CD Rates at Digital Credit Union in MA, GA & CO - Easy Membership
Savings Account, CD and Checking Account Deals at NUVO Bank & Trust Company in MA - Local Only
Top 5-Year CD and IRA CD Rate at Community Bank in Southern California - Local Only
Top Short-Term CD Rates at First Choice Bank in Southern California - Local Only - 4th
CD and Money Market Special at Umpqua Bank in WA, OR & Northern CA - Local Only
Competitive CD and Reward Checking Rates at Northstar Bank of Texas - Local Only
Competitive CD Rates at The Fort Sill National Bank in Several States - 3rd
SmartyPig Savings Account Review
$150 Checking Account Bonus at BBVA Compass in AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, NM & TX Only
Best Nationwide Reward Checking Account Now Has Online Application (used to be nationwide)
CD Specials and Top CD Rates at Service Credit Union - Limited Membership
Top CD and IRA CD Rates Continue at Atlas Savings and Loan Association in NYC - Local Only - 2nd
PenFed's New 7-Year CD and IRA CD Rate - Available Nationwide
$100 Checking Account Bonus at American Eagle Credit Union in MO & TX - Update - 1st
SmartyPig's New Alliance with BBVA Compass
19-Month CD Special at Mt. Washington Bank in MA - Local Only
High-Yield Reward Checking at SAC Federal Credit Union in NE & IA - Local Only
July 2010
- 31st
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for July 31, 2010
Difference Between Wire Transfer and ACH - 30th
Five Banks and One Credit Union Closed by Regulators
Discover Bank Savings Account and CD Review - Available Nationwide - 29th
PFFCU Again Changes Eligibility Requirements for the Worse
$100 Checking Account Bonus and Other Deals at Northwest Savings Bank in FL, NY, PA, OH & MD - 28th
CDs or Savings Accounts in Today's Interest Rate Environment?
Top 4-Year CD at 20Th Century Fox CU in CA & NY - Easy Membership
Competitive Long-Term CDs with Some Flexible Features at Premier Community CU in Northern CA - Local Only - 27th
EverBank's $75 Bonus on Top of its 2.25% 3-Month Intro Rate
Wells Fargo Appears to be Slowly Killing Wachovia's Way2Save Program
Update on ViewPoint's Reward Checking Account - New Accounts Now Limited to Texas
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at Danversbank in MA - Local Only - 26th
Competitive Long-Term CDs and Add-On CD at TrustBank in IL & AZ - Available Nationwide
Reward Checking with a Very High Yield but a Very Low Balance Cap at TrustBank in IL & AZ - Available Nationwide
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Hawaii Pacific FCU - Local Only - 25th
Competitive 3-Year CD at Kaiser Federal Bank in CA - Available Nationwide
Top 3-Year CD Rates at Security Service FCU in TX & CO - Local Only
Top 5-Year CD Rates at Meridian Bank in Arizona - Local Only - 24th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for July 24, 2010
Finding the Best Bill Pay Service
New Blog Feature at DepositAccounts.com: Polls - 23rd
Regulators Close Seven Banks in Seven States
Top Jumbo Long-Term CDs at USAA Bank - Available Nationwide
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at River City FCU in San Antonio - Local Only
10% 6-Month CD Special ($2,500 Max) at Lockheed FCU (SoCal Only)
Competitive CD Rates at BrightStar Credit Union in South FL - Local Only
$100 Checking Account Bonus at BrightStar Credit Union in South FL - Local Only
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at Orange County's Credit Union in SoCal - Local Only
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at Randolph Savings Bank in MA & RI - Local Only - 22nd
Five Best Regular Interest Checking Accounts Available Nationwide - 21st
It's Official: Basic FDIC Insurance Coverage Permanently Increased to $250,000
Five Best Reward Checking Accounts Available Nationwide
Special 9-Month CD and Other Top CD Rates at First Bank Financial Centre in WI - Local Only
Competitive 13-Month Penalty-Free CD at Community Bank of Tri-County in Maryland - Local Only - 20th
Banks Make Hard Sell for Overdraft Coverage
Northern FCU in NY Adds a Higher Paying Reward Checking Account - Local Only - 19th
iPod touch Checking Account Promotion at Bank of the West - Certain States Only
Advantages of Reward Checking Accounts That Count PIN-Based Debit Card Purchases
Competitive 6-Month & 1-Year CD Rates at Flagstar Direct - Available Nationwide
Competitive 1-Year CD Rate at RTN Federal Credit Union in MA - Easy Membership - 18th
NEFCU in New York Expands Membership - More Can Qualify for its High-Yield Reward Checking
Bank of the West's $100 Checking Account Bonus - Certain States Only
Top 4-Year & 5-Year CD Rates at EECU in Texas - Local Only - 17th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for July 17, 2010
Brokered CD: Higher Returns from Your Cash - 16th
Regulators Close Six Banks: Three in Florida, Two in South Carolina and One in Michigan
Special CD Rates Rise at Fort Knox FCU - Easy Membership
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Randolph Bank & Trust Company in NC - NC Only
High Interest Checking without Debit Card Requirements at Carthage Federal in NY - Local Only
Top Add-On CD Rate & $100 Savings Account Promo at NMTW Community Credit Union in MA & NH - Local Only - 15th
Senate Passes the Financial Reform Bill - $250K Deposit Insurance Limit Will Be Permanent
How to File a Complaint Against Your Bank or Credit Union
Special 19-Month CD at East Boston Savings Bank in MA - Local Only
Top Money Market and CD Rates at Atlanta Business Bank - Georgia Only
Competitive 5-Year CD and IRA CD Rates at Chaffey FCU in California - Limited Membership - 14th
American Express Bank's Internet Savings Accounts and CDs - Updated Review
Top CD Rates Continue at Eastman Credit Union in Parts of TN, VA, TX, SC & AR - Local Only
Top 5-Year CD at Mobiloil Credit Union in East Texas - Local Only - 13th
Direct Deposit Requirements for Reward Checking Accounts
Top CD Specials at Carolina Bank in NC - Local Only
Competitive CD Rates at Collin Bank in Texas - Local Only
Competitive CD Specials at The Miners State Bank in Michigan - Local Only - 12th
$125 to $150 Checking Account Bonus at PNC Bank
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Rockford Bank & Trust in IL - Local Only
Competitive CD Rates at Hudson Valley CU in New York - Local Only
Competitive Long-Term CD and IRA CD Rates at Randolph-Brooks Credit Union in Texas - Local Only - 10th
Bank Deals Weekly Summary for July 10, 2010
7 Rules of Thumb for Saving - 9th
Four Bank Failures in MD, NY and OK - Total for Year at 90
When is Reward Checking No Longer Worthwhile?
High-Yield Reward Checking Account with Some New Gotchas at Freestar Bank in IL - Local Only
Top 24-Month CD Rate at Delta Community Credit Union - Easy Membership
The Exclusive Progressive Credit Union in New York City - 8th
What Happened to the Add-On Certificates of Deposit?
Competitive 18-Month Add-On CD and Savings Account at First Savings Bank Northwest in WA - Available Nationwide
PFFCU Changes Eligibility Requirements for the Worst - 7th
Reward Checking Gotchas - ViewPoint Bank
WestBanco's $100 Checking Account Bonus - Local to WV, OH & PA
High-Yield Savings Account at Beach Business Bank in California - 6th
CD and Anniversary Review of Bank of Internet USA
BB&T's $100 Checking Account Bonus - Southeastern States Only
CD Specials and World Wide ATM Rebates at Service Credit Union - Limited Membership - 5th
Sallie Mae Bank's Internet CD Rates - Available Nationwide
Special 18-Month CD at Air Force FCU and a Membership Eligibility Change
Hot 15-Month CD Special at Salem Co-operative Bank in NH & MA - Local Only - 3rd
Bank Deals Weekly Summary for July 3, 2010
10 Things to Look for In a Bank - 2nd
Rare Friday Without a Bank Failure - Update of States with No Recent Bank Failures
Update on Ally Bank's CD Deal and ACH Links
Update on Membership Eligibility and CD Rates at PFFCU - 1st
ING Direct's Independence Day Promotions - July 1st and 2nd Only
Survey of Online Personal Finance Managers
Top CD, Money Market and Reward Checking Rates at Grand Bank in NJ - Local Only
Top CD and Savings Account Rates at Harvest Community Bank in NJ - Local Only
Special 27-Month CD with Bump Feature at Olympia Federal Savings in Washington State - Local Only
Top Short-Term CD Rates and a Basic Reward Checking Account at Continental Bank in PA - Local Only
June 2010
- 30th
Incredible Bank's Hot 1-Year CD Deal is Over - Alternatives?
Top CD & IRA CD Rates at Visions FCU in New York State - Local Only - 29th
Competitive CD Rates at Woodlands Commercial Bank - Available Nationwide
Top 30-Month and 60-Month CD Rates at SchoolsFirst FCU in CA - Local Only
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at River Region Credit Union in MO - Local Only - 28th
Top Long-Term CD Rates Continue at Police and Fire FCU in PA
Checking Account Bonus of up to $125 at Banco Popular - CA, FL, IL, NY & NJ - 27th
New Debit Card Cash Back Policy at PerkStreet Financial
Top CD and Reward Checking Rates at Southern Bank in MO & AR
United Heritage Credit Union in Texas Reopens Rewards Checking with Lower Cap and More Requirements
Competitive CD Rates at Security Service FCU in TX & CO - Local Only - 26th
Bank Deals Weekly Summary for June 26, 2010
An Overview of Credit Unions - 25th
Three Banks Failed in FL, GA & NM - Total for Year at 86
ING Direct's Independence Day Promotion
Top 5-Year CD at Citizens Community Bank in VA & NC - Local Only
Top 4-Year CD Rate at South Coastal Bank in MA - Local Only - 24th
Ready Saver Adds 4 More Days to Bank-to-Bank Transfers
WTDirect $75 Savings Account Promotion
Top 5-Year CD Rates at Community Savings in Ohio - 23rd
"Exceptionally Low Rates for Extended Period" Continues - Best Options for Savers?
Danversbank's Free Rewards Checking Account - Application Review
$200 Reward Checking Account Bonus at Standard Bank in IL & IN - Local Only
Competitive CD and IRA CD Rates at TriStar Bank in TN - Local Only - 22nd
High-Yield Reward Checking & Savings Accounts at TransPecos Banks - Available in Texas
Competitive 29-Month CD Continues at American Eagle Bank of Chicago - Local Only
Top 5-Year CD Rate at Florida Traditions Bank in West Central Florida - Local Only - 21st
$50 Checking Account Bonus and Unlimited Free ATM Withdrawals at Thrivent Financial Bank - Available Nationwide
Top CD, Money Market and Reward Checking Rates at NavyArmy FCU in TX - Local Only
Competitive CD Rates Continue at Roma Bank in NJ and Part of PA - Local Only - 20th
Top CD, Savings Account and Reward Checking Rates at 1st Commonwealth Bank of Virginia - DC Metro Area
Union Bank's 2-Year and 3-Year CD Specials in CA, WA & OR - 19th
Bank Deals Weekly Summary for June 19, 2010
Evaluate the Health of Your Bank
Special 13-Month CD at Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union in MA & NH - Local Only
Top 5-Year CD at Capitol Credit Union in Austin - Local Only - 18th
83rd Bank Failure of 2010: Nevada Security Bank
Details of Applying For ViewPoint Bank's Reward Checking Account - 17th
$250K Deposit Insurance Limit May Become Permanent - Part 2
Early Withdrawal Now Allowed for CNB Bank Direct CDs
Ally Bank Is Now Limiting the Number of ACH Links
$125 Chase Checking Account Bonus - Update - 16th
Comparing CDARS with DollarSavingsDirect's CD
13-Month CD Special at First Mountain Bank in California - Local Only - 15th
The Share, Learn and Win Promotion at DepositAccounts.com
Top CD and IRA CD Rates at Habib American Bank in CA, NY & NJ - Local Only
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Shell FCU in Houston - Local Only
Top CD and Money Market Rates at First Choice Bank in NJ - Local Only - 14th
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at OneWest Bank - Available Nationwide
Top 4-Month CD Special at Bank of Georgetown in the DC Metro Area
$100 PNC Bank Checking Account Bonus & National City Conversion Update - 13th
The Best 12-Month CD Rate Available Nationwide at Incredible Bank - EXPIRED
Top 12-Month CD, Savings Account and Reward Checking Rates at Vision Bank Texas - Local Only
$200 Reward Checking Account Bonus at South Shore Savings Bank in MA - Local Only
10 Mistakes People Make with Their Bank Accounts - 12th
Bank Deals Weekly Summary for June 12, 2010
Checking and 10-Month CD Promo at NuVision FCU in SoCal - Local Only - 11th
82nd Bank Failure and 9th Credit Union Liquidation
New Long-Term CD and IRA Rate Tables
ING Direct $50 Electric Orange Checking Account Bonus
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Southwest Airlines FCU - Limited Membership - 10th
CD Strategy That Depends on Bank Failures
Competitive CD and IRA CD Rates at Atlas Savings and Loan Association in NYC - Local Only - 9th
Alliant Credit Union's Competitive CD Rates - Available Nationwide
$100 Checking & Savings Account Bonus at Banks in Oklahoma & Missouri - Local Only
Special 12-Month CD at 1st Choice Credit Union in Georgia - Local Only
Competitive Checking and CD Rates at mBank in Michigan - Local Only - 8th
Update on DollarSavingsDirect's 16-Month CD and Emigrant Bank
Special 11-Month CD and IRA CD Rate at Parke Bank in PA & NJ - Local Only
Top 9-Month CD Rate at Miami Postal Service Credit Union - Local Only
Competitive CD and IRA CD Rates at Southwestern National Bank in Texas - Local Only
Best CD and IRA CD Rates in Washington DC at the Library of Congress FCU - Local Only - 7th
SmartyPig's Deposits Will Be Held by BBVA Compass
Update on Bank of America Checking Account Bonuses
Competitive CD Specials at BancorpSouth in a Few Southern States - 6th
EverBank's MarketSafe Diversified Metals CD - 5th
Bank Deals Weekly Summary for June 5, 2010 - 4th
The New DepositAccounts.com Discussion Forum
Three Banks Failed Today Including TierOne Bank in Nebraska
Update on the Best Reward Checking Account in Houston Texas
Competitive CD Rates at Anderen Bank in Florida - Local Only - 3rd
The Best CD Rate is Not Always the Best Deal
Top CD and Reward Checking Rates at Crossroads Bank in Southwest IL - Local Only
Update on the Huckabay's Internet Banks and Their Top Rates - 2nd
High-Yield Savings Account for Bank of the Sierra Reward Checking Customers - CA & WV Only
Potential Issues of Step-Up Certificates of Deposit
Competitive 18-Month Special CD at Investors Community Bank in WI - Local Only - 1st
Top CD Rates at Connexus Credit Union - Easy Membership
Top CD and Checking Account Rates at Industrial Credit Union in MA - Local Only
Update on Chase Checking Account Bonus & ACH Transfers
May 2010
- 31st
Giving Thanks this Memorial Day and Looking Back at May 1940
SmartyPig Gift Card for a Graduation Gift - 30th
Capital One Direct Banking Review
Competitive 14-Month CD Special at Mansfield Bank in MA - Local Only - 29th
Bank Deals Weekly Summary for May 29, 2010 - 28th
Five Bank Failures: 3 in FL, 1 in NV & 1 in CA
5-Month CD Special at Luther Burbank Savings in Beverly Hills, CA - Local Only
Special 15-Month CD at Northfield Bank in NY & NJ - Local Only
Competitive CD Specials at Midstate Federal in MD - Local Only - 27th
Permanent Increase in Deposit Insurance Limit Didn't Make It Into Financial Reform Bill
Best Strategy for Your Savings - Alternatives to CD Ladders
High-Yield Reward Checking at Heritage Bank of the South in GA & FL - Local Only - 26th
Melrose Credit Union Raises CD Yields - Available Nationwide
Competitive CD Rates at Broward Bank of Commerce in FL - Local Only
Competitive 3-Year CD Rate at Riverside Bank in New York - Local Only
Alliant Credit Union's $50 High Rate Checking Bonus - 25th
FDIC's Spring 2010 Consumer News: Using Agents or Brokers to Place Bank Deposits
CD, Savings & Checking Account Promotions at Flagstar - Available Nationwide
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Telco Plus Credit Union in TX - Local Only - 24th
Last Chance at WTDirect's $500 Promotion - EXPIRED
Competitive Mid-Term CD & IRA Rates at Access Credit Union in Chicago - Local Only
Competitive 16-Month Internet CD at Hyde Park Savings Bank - MA Only
High-Yield Savings Account Continues at Solera National Bank in CO - Local Only - 23rd
Best Internet Banks to Use as Your Hub Account - 22nd
Bank Deals Weekly Summary for May 22, 2010
More Details on WTDirect's $500 Savings Account Promotion
Competitive CD & IRA CD Rates at Stanford FCU in CA - Easy Membership - 21st
Only One Bank Failure this Friday
Competitive Special CD Rates at US Bank - Available Nationwide - 20th
WTDirect Savings Account Promotion - Up to $500 Bonus
FDIC's First Quarter 2010 Report - Number of Problem Banks Increased to 775
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Westfield Bank in Ohio
Chase Checking Account Bonus & Other Promos: 25,000 Continental Miles
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at 1st Community FCU in Texas - Local Only - 19th
Consumer Price Index Unexpectedly Falls in April
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at American National Bank of DeKalb County in IL - Local Only
Best Long-Term CD and IRA CD Rates in Texas Continue at Qualtrust Credit Union - Local Only - 18th
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at Broadway Federal Bank in Los Angeles - Available Nationwide
18-Month IRA CD Special & Other Top CD Rates at Clinton Savings Bank - MA Only
Top 48-Month & 60-Month CD Rates at Bayer Heritage FCU in WV, OH & SC - Local Only - 17th
High-Yield Reward Checking and Savings Account at East Carolina Bank - North Carolina Only
PNC Bank Checking Account Bonus
Competitive 5-Year CD at Maine State Credit Union - Local Only - 16th
$250K Deposit Insurance Limit May Become Permanent
24-Month CD and Money Market Deals at Sovereign Bank in Texas
13-Month & 37-Month CD Specials at UniWyo FCU in Wyoming - 15th
Bank Deals Weekly Summary for May 15, 2010
SunTrust Bank's Special CD Bundle Continues - Available Nationwide
Another Bank Enforcing High Debit Card Usage on Its Reward Checking Account - 14th
Four Banks Fail Including Midwest Bank and Trust Company in Illinois
Concerns about a Virgin Islands Credit Union
Amendment on Debit Card Interchange Fees and Its Impact to Reward Checking
Competitive 22-Month CD Rate at Redwood Credit Union in CA - Local Only
Top Rates for Checking Account and CD Specials at East River Bank in Philly - Local Only - 13th
Competitive 2-Year & 3-Year CD Rates at Tennessee Commerce Bank - Available Nationwide
Money Market Account Deal at Bank of America for NEA Members
Competitive CD Rates at Crane Federal Credit Union in Indiana - Local Only
Competitive CD Rates Continue at Flagler Bank in Southeast Florida - Local Only
Top Short- and Mid-Term CD Rates at Fayetteville Bank in Texas - Local Only - 12th
19-Month CD Special at Peoples Bank in Washington State - Local Only
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Metabank in IA & SD - Local Only - 11th
United Central Bank's Super Saver Installment CD - Available in Several States
Competitive 5-Year CD Rate at Suffolk FCU in New York - Local Only
Competitive 3-Year CD Rate at Bronco FCU in VA - Local Only
Protecting Online Bank Accounts Against Hackers - 10th
Competitive Add-On 60-Month CD at America First Credit Union in UT & NV - Local Only
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Solvay Bank in New York - Local Only
Competitive 18-Month CD Rate at Altra FCU in Parts of WI, MN, TN & TX
$100 Checking Account Promotion at BBVA Compass in Several States - Local Only - 9th
Another 2% Money Market Special & $200 Checking Bonus at Investors Savings Bank at Two NJ Branches - Local Only
Money Market Promotion at M&I Bank in Several States - Local Only
$125 Checking Account Promotion at Westerra Credit Union in CO - Local Only
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Spirit of Alaska FCU - Local Only - 8th
Bank Deals Weekly Summary for May 8, 2010
Build My Savings Account at BBVA Compass - Hot Deal or Marketing Gimmick? - 7th
Four Bank Failures in FL, MN, AZ & CA
Beware of Inactivity Fees at Your Bank or Credit Union
Two Hot CD Specials at First State Bank of Illinois - EXPIRED - 6th
Competitive Savings, Checking and CD Rates at Clear Sky Accounts - Available Nationwide
Wilshire State's Bank Installment Savings Account
Special 13-Month CD at Park Sterling Bank in NC - Local Only - 5th
Four Nationwide Reward Checking Accounts That Still Have 4% Yields
CD and Money Market Deals at Dupaco Community Credit Union in IA, IL & WI - Local Only
Competitive CD Rates at Seacoast Commerce Bank in CA - Available Nationwide
12-Month & 6-Month CD Specials at Cascade Bank in Washington State - Local Only - 4th
New 14-Month CD Special at North American Savings Bank - Available Nationwide
Competitive 1-Year CD Rate Continues at RTN Federal Credit Union in MA - Easy Membership
High-Yield Reward Checking at Coastal Carolina National Bank in SC - Local Only
Special 15-Month CD at Security Service FCU in TX and CO - Local Only - 3rd
Treasury Announces New Savings Bond Rates - Series I Fixed Rate Falls to 0.20%
The New Type of Reward Checking/Savings Accounts?
Free Netbook Checking Account Promo at Washington Savings Bank - MA & NH Residents Only
7-Month No-Penalty CD and Savings Account Deal at Franklin Security Bank in PA - Local Only - 2nd
Five Important Things to Know about Deposit Insurance for Banks and Credit Unions
Bump-Up & Add-On CD at NexBank in Dallas Texas - Local Only
KeyBank's iPod touch Checking Account Promotion
Competitive Long-Term CDs at West Town Savings Bank in IL - Local Only - 1st
Bank Deals Weekly Summary for May 1, 2010
More SmartyPig Details Released in West Bank's 1st Quarter Results
Update on First Citizens Bank's 2% 11-Month CD Specials in FL & CA
Sallie Mae Bank Raises Its Online Savings Account Rate
Very Competitive 2-Year CD Rate at Broadway Federal Bank - Available Nationwide
April 2010
- 30th
Seven Banks Failed Including Frontier Bank in Washington State
Incredible Bank Announces a Rate Cut Effective May 3rd
Former WaMu Savings Accounts Now Paying 0.10% at Chase
Very Competitive Long-Term CDs and IRA CDs at NJM Bank - New Jersey Only
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Red River FCU in OK & TX - Local Only - 29th
Top CD Rates at RiverLand Credit Union - Easy Membership
Competitive CD Rates at Delta Community Credit Union - Easy Membership
Earn up to $300 in Comerica's Checking Account Promotion - 28th
Same Statement from the FOMC: Exceptionally Low Rates for Extended Period
Three Years of High-Yield Reward Checking Accounts
ING Direct $50 Electric Orange & ShareBuilder Bonuses
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Southern Bank & Trust in SC - Local Only
Top Long-Term CD Rates at CEF Credit Union in IL & CA - Local Only - 27th
Important Note about SmartyPig's Soon-to-Be Rate Tier
Competitive 2-Year CD at State Bank of India (California) - Local Only
Top 2-Year CD Rate at OmniAmerican Bank in Dallas/Fort Worth - Local Only - 26th
Review and Survey of Flexible CDs
Top Long-Term CD Rates at First Federal - Available Online in SC, NC, GA & FL
Top 12-Mo, 18-Mo & 24-Mo CD Rates at CNB Bank Direct - But There's a Catch - 25th
Competitive 5-Year CD Rate at Northfield Bank in NY & NJ - Local Only
Competitive 24-Month CD Rates at Avidia Bank in Massachusetts - Local Only
Free Flip Ultra Camcorder - TD Bank Checking Account Promotion
Special 24-Month CD Rate at Velocity Credit Union in Austin Texas - Easy Membership
Competitive 18-Month CD and Money Market Rates at South Florida FCU - Local Only
Attractive Liquid Certificates of Deposit at MECU in Maryland - Local Only - 24th
Bank Deals Weekly Summary for April 24, 2010
Buying EE Savings Bonds When Your I Bond Limit is Reached? - 23rd
7 Illinois Banks Fail Including Amcore & Broadway Bank
10 Pros and Cons of High-Yield Reward Checking Accounts - 22nd
Reviews of FNBO Direct's Online BillPay Account, $25 Bonus & Its New Website
Grand Opening Special with 2% Money Market and $200 Checking Bonus at Investors Savings Bank in NJ - Local Only
Tips and Costs of Bank Safe Deposit Boxes
Top 2-Year CD and IRA CD Rates at Alma Bank in New York - Local Only
Competitive 18-Month CD Rate at The Peoples Bank in South Carolina - Local Only
Competitive 24-Month CD Rate Continues at American Bank of Commerce - TX & CO Only - 21st
New DepositAccounts.com Feature: Comment Subscriptions
High-Yield Reward Checking & Savings Accounts at First National Bank of Hereford in Texas
Best Long-Term CD Rates in California at SchoolsFirst FCU - 20th
$150 Checking Account Bonus & CD Promotion at Sovereign Bank in the Northeast
Competitive 19-Month CD Special at ACCESSbank in Omaha Nebraska - Local Only
$200 Checking Bonus & 1.50% 3-Month Money Market Promo at Sandy Spring Bank in MD, VA & DC - Local Only - 19th
SmartyPig Will Be Raising its Savings Account Rate But Will Cap Top Rate
Update on Fort Knox Federal Credit Union and Its High-Yield CDs
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Synergy Bank in Louisiana - In-State Only
Very Competitive 5-Year CD at Ohio Valley Community Credit Union - Local Only - 18th
$150 Checking Account Bonus at NewAlliance Bank in MA & CT - Local Only
Best 5-Year CD Rate in Connecticut & Massachusetts at NewAlliance Bank - Local Only
Checking Account Promotions at Flagstar Bank - GA, MI & IN Only
Hot CD Specials at North American Savings Bank in Missouri
17-Month CD Special at Mt. Washington Bank in MA - Local Only
Review of Friday's Bank Closures - 17th
Bank Deals Weekly Summary for April 17, 2010
Best Bank IRA CD Rates in New York City - Atlas Savings and Loan Association - Local Only
8 Friday Bank Failures Including Butler Bank, City Bank and Riverside National Bank - 16th
Update on the Ready Saver Account and Clues About Future Rates
Checking Account Bonus & CD Deals at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union - Local Only
Long-Term CD Deal at MainStreet Bank in Virginia - Local Only - 15th
Rate Comparison and Bank Search Improvements at DepositAccounts.com
Top CD and Money Market Rates at Self Reliance New York FCU - Local Only
Competitive Savings Account for Large Balances at Fidelity Bank in GA & FL - Local Only - 14th
Has Incredible Bank Remained Incredible? - 13th
Best 18-Month CD Rate in Texas at Generations FCU in San Antonio - Local Only
Competitive 18-Month CD at Great Florida Bank
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Vista Bank in North Texas - Local Only
Another $100 Checking Account Bonus at Chase
Competitive CD Rates at Raymond Federal Bank in WA State - Local Only - 12th
Comparing Rate Histories of Reward Checking and Online Savings Accounts
Very Competitive 14-Month CD Special at 1st Community Bank in IL - Local Only
Competitive CD Rates at South Central Bank in Chicago - Local Only
Money Market, CD and Checking Promotions at United Bank in MA - Local Only
Competitive 7-Month CD Special at Stillwater National Bank in OK - Local Only - 11th
3.00% 48-Month CD at INOVA FCU in Several States - Easy Membership
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at INOVA FCU in Several States - Easy Membership
4.00% 4-Year CD at First Community Bank in Corpus Christi Texas - Local Only
$100 Checking Account Bonus at People's United Bank in the Northeast - Local Only
$50 Checking Account Bonus at National Bank of Kansas City - Local Only - Update - 10th
Bank Deals Weekly Summary for April 10, 2010
When a Bank Changes the Terms of an Existing CD - 9th
One Bank and One Credit Union Fail This Week
Competitive CDs, Money Market Account & Credit Card at Fort Knox FCU in Kentucky - Easy Membership
Substantial CD Rate Cuts at Melrose Credit Union
High-Yield Reward Checking & Savings Accounts at Gulf Coast Community FCU - Local Only
Competitive Short-Term CDs & Checking Account Rates at Central Bank in Florida - Local Only - 8th
Top CD Rates at Atlanta Postal Credit Union in Georgia - Local Only
Competitive Short-Term CD Rates at Spencer Savings Bank in MA - Local Only - 7th
Best Reward Checking Accounts for Large Balances
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at Roma Bank - Available in NJ & Parts of PA
Competitive CD Rates at Flagler Bank in Southeast Florida - Local Only
Chase Business Checking Account $200 Bonus - 5th
Major Improvements at DepositAccounts.com
Five of the Highest Yielding Reward Checking Accounts
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Westby Co-op Credit Union in WI - Local Only
2.85% 30-Month CD & 3.10% 48-Month CD at Texas Citizens Bank in Houston - Local Only
Best CD Rates in New York City are Being Offered by Small Credit Unions
Competitive CD Rates at LOMTO FCU in New York City - Local Only
Competitive CD Rates at Montauk Credit Union in New York City - Local Only
Competitive CD and IRA CD Rates at Bay Ridge FCU in New York City - Local Only
Competitive CD Rates at Progressive Credit Union in New York City - Local Only - 3rd
Bank Deals Weekly Summary for April 3, 2010
2.90% 25-Month CD Special at Legacy Bank
Tips on Opening an Ally Bank Certificate of Deposit - 2nd
States without Recent Bank Failures
2.00% Money Market Account Promotion with Rate Guaranteed to 12/31/10 at Metropolitan National Bank in NYC - Local Only
Competitive CD Specials at Service Credit Union - Limited Membership - 1st
It's Official: Alliant Savings and Checking Yield Is Now 1.50%
Competitive CD and IRA CD Rates at Tyndall FCU in FL Panhandle - Local Only
Top Long-Term CD and IRA CD Rates at Qualtrust Credit Union in Texas - Local Only
March 2010
- 31st
Darby Direct: Add-On Feature Will Remain on Existing 36-Month Step-Up CDs
3.75% 48-Month CD at Garden Savings FCU in New Jersey - Local Only
2.50% 30-Month Add-On CD at SchoolsFirst FCU in California - Local Only - 30th
Are Short-Term CDs Worthwhile Now?
High-Yield Reward Checking Account with Large Cap at First United Security Bank in AL - Local Only
Top 6-Month Jumbo CD at Mutual Federal Bank in Chicago - Local Only - 29th
Comparing CDs with Different Early Withdrawal Penalties
High Yield Reward Checking Account at NARFE Premier FCU for Federal Employees - Limited Membership
Top Rates for CDs, IRAs and Money Market Account at Geddes Federal Savings in NY - Local Only - 28th
CD Rate Cuts After a Bank Fails
2.05% 12-Month Add-On CD at First Federal Available in SC, NC, GA & FL
2.55% 18-Month CD at TEXAR FCU in NE Texas - Local Only - 27th
Bank Deals Weekly Summary for March 27, 2010
The Best Bank Ratings Services and Why You Should Care about the Financial Health of Your Bank - 26th
Four Banks Failed Today: 2 in GA, 1 in FL & 1 in AZ
No-Penalty CD Change at Ally Bank and an Update on the Early Withdrawal Penalty for Regular CDs
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Commerce Union Bank in TN - Local Only
Competitive CD Specials at Waccamaw Bank in NC & SC - Local Only - 25th
New Alliant Credit Union CD Rates - One Bit of Good News
Average Household Spending and Reward Checking Accounts
2.25% 24-Month CD & Other Promotions at Carver Federal Savings Bank in New York City - Local Only
2.05% 13-Month CD Special at Your Community Bank in IN & KY - Local Only
$125 Checking Account Promotion & High Interest Checking at Pacific Crest Bank in WA - Local Only
2.50% 22-Month CD & Other Top CD Rates at Fort Knox FCU in Kentucky - 24th
2.02% 11-Month CD Special at First Citizens Bank in South Florida - Local Only
Competitive Step-UP CDs and Money Market Account at Connexus Credit Union - Easy Membership
CD Rate Increase at Melrose Credit Union - Now a Decrease! - 23rd
Alliant Credit Union Makes It Easier To Join
Competitive CD Rates and Specials at Acacia Federal Savings Bank - Available Nationwide
BB&T's $100 Checking Account Bonus (DD Not Required) - Southeastern States Only
Competitive CD and IRA CD Rates at InTouch Credit Union in Several States - Local Only - 22nd
Competitive CD Specials at Carolina First and Mercantile Bank in SC, NC & FL - Local Only
Insights into High-Yield Reward Checking Accounts
Should You Satisfy Reward Checking Requirements with Small Debit Card Purchases? - 21st
Competitive CD, Savings and Checking Account Rates at IC FCU in MA - Local Only
PNC Bank Checking Account Bonuses Available in Some States
Savings Account and Short-Term CD Deals at Hopkins Federal Savings Bank in MD - Local Only
2.00% Savings Account Promotion at Community State Bank Austin - Local Only - 20th
Bank Deals Weekly Summary for March 20, 2010
High-Yield Checking Account at Acacia Federal Savings Bank - Available Nationwide
$200 Bonus for Opening Checking and Savings Accounts at First Tennessee Bank - Local Only - 19th
Advanta Bank Corp. and 6 Other Banks Failed Today
Update on Ally Bank's CD Early Withdrawal Penalty
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at MinnCO Credit Union in MN - Local Only
Checking, Money Market and CD Deals at First National Bank of the Gulf Coast in SW FL - Local Only - 18th
Review of Person-to-Person Payment Services from ING Direct, FNBO Direct & UnivestDirect
High-Yield Reward Checking & Savings Accounts at Security Bank in Illinois - Local Only
Top Checking Account and CD Rates at East River Bank in Philadelphia - Local Only
Competitive CD and IRA Rates Continue at Atlas Savings and Loan Association in New York City - Local Only
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at City National Bank in NJ, NY & PA - Local Only - 17th
Future of Ally Bank as GMAC Tries to Repay Its TARP Debt?
Five Banks That Continue to Offer 2.00% Savings Accounts
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at First Community Credit Union of Houston - Local Only
2.01% 12-Month CD at Jax Metro Credit Union in North Florida - Local Only - 16th
Fed Still Saying Exceptionally Low Rates for Extended Period - Update 3
2.00% 2-Year No-Penalty CD at Virginia Heritage Bank - Local Only
Competitive CD Specials at United Heritage Credit Union in Texas - Local Only - 15th
FDIC's Winter 2010 Consumer News - Safe Online Banking, Overdrafts, Business Accounts
Reward Checking Yields vs Cash Back from Credit Cards - Which is Better? - 14th
2.00% 11-Month CD at First Citizens Bank in SoCal - Local Only
Free FICO Credit Scores at Digital Credit Union - Easy Membership
2.00% 24-Month Add-On CD at NexBank in Dallas - Local Only
Chase Checking Account Bonuses
$100 Checking Account Bonus at First National Bank of St. Louis - Local Only - 13th
Bank Deals Weekly Summary for March 13, 2010
Credit Card Information Possibly Compromised at Internet Retailer Monoprice - How to Protect Yourself Against Fraud - 12th
Four Banks Failures This Week - Total for Year Reaches 30
3.00% 26/49-Month CD Package and $150 Checking Bonus at SunTrust - Available Nationwide
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at PriorityOne Bank in MS - Local Only
New $150 Checking Account Promotion at BBVA Compass in Several States - Local Only
2.50% 15-Month IRA CD at Dime Savings Bank - Available Nationwide
2.02% 11-Month CD Special at Service Credit Union - Limited Membership
2.30% 20-Month CD Special at Chevron FCU in California - Limited Membership
1.75% 11-Month CD at First Entertainment Credit Union in CA - Local Only - 11th
Savings Accounts Remain Competitive at Redneck Bank and its Two Sister Banks
March Madness 12-Month CD with Rates up to 2.70% at Countryside FCU in New York - Local Only
Reward Checking and a High-Yield Savings Account at BancorpSouth in Several Southern States
2.05% 18-Month CD & 3.00% 48-Month CD at Island FCU in New York - Local Only - 10th
Update on Bank of the West Checking Account Bonus, Free ATMs and Online Savings Account - 9th
High-Yield Reward Checking Account Now Available Nationwide at HCSB in Texas
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Center National Bank in MN - Local Only
Ally Bank's 5-Year CD and 2-Year Raise Your Rate CD - Which is Better?
How to Avoid the Gotchas of High-Yield Reward Checking Accounts
Wells Fargo $50 Checking Account Bonus in a Few States
Competitive CD Rates at First Jackson Bank in AL & TN - 8th
UFB Direct and AARP Financial Savings Center Appear to be Shutting Down after Waterfield's Closure
Understanding Interest Rate and APY
2.00% 11-Month CD at Quorum FCU in New York - Easy Membership
2.15% 18-Month CD at First Citizens Bank in NC - Local Only - 7th
Survey of CD Early Withdrawal Penalties from Internet Banks
Competitive Online CDs at Clinton Savings Bank - MA Only
First Citizens Bank FreeMoney Debit Card Reward Program in Several States - 6th
Bank Deals Weekly Summary for March 6, 2010
Bank Rating Update and Why You Should Care
Credit Union Pays Members to Withdraw Their Money - 5th
Four Banks and One Credit Union Fail - Includes UFB Direct and CBDirect
Beware of Zero Balance When Withdrawing from Internet Savings Accounts
2.01% 13-Month CD at Prudential Savings Bank in PA - Local Only - 4th
Best Reward Checking/Savings Combo Accounts
CD Gift Program and Competitive CD Rates at GiftsforBanking.com - 3rd
One of the Risks of Rate Chasing - Inactivity Fees
4.25% Reward Checking Account at MidCarolina Bank in NC - Discontinued
Competitive CD & IRA CD Rates at Visions FCU in New York State - Local Only - 2nd
Review of the New Sallie Mae Internet Bank and Its Link to Upromise Rewards
Velocity Credit Union's 9-Month CD Special - Easy Membership
Expired: 2.00% 11-Month CD Special at Bellwether Community Credit Union - New Hampshire Only
$150 to $200 Checking Account Bonuses at KeyBank - Only Certain States
Competitive CD Rates at Alaska USA Credit Union in AK, WA & CA - Local Only - 1st
Update on Ally Bank: CD Policies and New Commercials
3.00% 30-Month & 2.10% 13-Month CD Specials at Texas Advantage Community Bank - Local Only
$150 Checking Account Bonus at Crescent Credit Union in MA - Local Only
February 2010
- 28th
Proposed Legislation Includes Provision to End Tax Deferral of Savings Bonds
Citizens Bank's New $100 Checking Account Bonus - Available in Several NE States
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Pioneer Bank in Texas - Local Only
3.35% 4-Year CD at The Bank of Princeton in New Jersey - Local Only
Competitive 18-Month CD Special at Stillwater National Bank in OK - Local Only - 27th
Bank Deals Weekly Summary for February 27, 2010
Review of the Largest Banks Offering Reward Checking Accounts - 26th
Two Banks and One Credit Union Were Closed Today
Top CD Rates (with Some Limitations) at Northrop Grumman FCU - Easy Membership
2.50% 12-Month Jumbo CD at Sharonview FCU in NJ, SC & NC - Limited Membership
2.00% 15-Month CD at Southbridge Savings Bank in MA - Local Only
3.25% 4-Year CD at Bogota Savings Bank in New Jersey - Local Only - 25th
The Best Savings Account with a History of Top Rates
3.25% 4-Year CD at BankUnited in Florida - Available Nationwide
No Longer Available: High-Yield Reward Checking and Savings Accounts at CommerceWest Bank in California - 24th
Update on ETrade Bank and the Transfer of Customers' Savings Accounts
Reward Checking and Savings Account at Murphy-Wall State Bank and Trust in Illinois - IL Only
2.00% 13-Month CD Special at CheckSpring Bank in NYC - Local Only - 23rd
FDIC's Fourth Quarter 2009 Report - Number of Problem Banks Increased to 702
2.32% 24-Month CD at American Bank of Commerce in TX & CO - Local Only
CD Special, Checking Bonus & Financial Review of AnchorBank in WI - Local Only
2.29% 6-Month CD at American Pride Bank in Georgia - Local Only
2.35% 24-Month CD at Broward Bank of Commerce in FL - Local Only
2.30% 18-Month CD at 1st Mariner Bank in Maryland - 22nd
Reward Checking Accounts with a History of Rates over 5.00%
3.01% Reward Checking and a $100 Bonus at Home Federal Bank in ID & OR - Local Only
2.05% 30-Month No-Penalty CD at Superior Bank in St. Louis - Local Only - 21st
My Experiences with Mint.com for Bank Account Tracking
Checking Account Bonus of up to $100 at Webster Bank in NY, MA, RI and CT - Local Only
2.02% 12-Month CD & 2.53% 24-Month CD at Park Cities Bank in Dallas/Fort Worth - Local Only
CD Specials and News of Name Change at Flushing Bank in New York - Local Only - 20th
Bank Deals Weekly Summary for February 20, 2010
Review of AmTrust Direct's Internet CDs - Available Nationwide
Darby Direct Ending the Add-On Deposit Feature of Its Existing 36-Month Step-Up CDs - 19th
Four Bank Fail Including La Jolla Bank, FSB in California
Hard Credit Pulls and Deposit Account Applications
ING Direct Raises Refer-a-Friend Promo as It Cuts Rates - 18th
Fed Raises Discount Rate - Impact to Deposit Rates?
FOMC Minutes, Unemployment and Future Interest Rates
2.00% 13-Month Penalty-Free CD at Community Bank of Tri-County in Maryland - Local Only
3.55% Reward Checking Account at Catholic & Community Credit Union in IL - Local Only
Reminder about FDIC Deposit Insurance Coverage
Competitive Long-Term CD & Savings Account Available Online at River Bank - MA & NH Only
3.00% 24-Month CD Special at LOMTO Federal Credit Union in NYC - Local Only - 17th
Competitive 12-Month CD and Savings Account Rates at Palladian Private Bank - Available Nationwide
High-Cap Reward Checking Account at Republic Bank in Parts of OH, KY, IN & FL - Local Only
2.00% 12-Month CD and 1.75% Money Market Specials at Pacific Global Bank in Chicago - Local Only
PerkStreet Financial's 2% Cash-Back Debit Card Promotion - Available Nationwide - 16th
Allegiance Bank's High-Cap Reward Checking Account Available Online for PA, NJ & DE Residents
EXPIRED - 2.25% 13-Month CD & 2.20% 18-Month CD at Greer State Bank in SC
2.00% 12-Month CD at Valliance Bank in Texas - Local Only
3.25% 49-Month IRA CD at Spencer Savings Bank in Northern NJ - Local Only
2.00% 12-Month CD Special at AEA Federal Credit Union in AZ - Local Only - 15th
How ACH Transfers Work
New High-Yield Online Savings Account at Ready Saver - Available Nationwide
Five Top Reward Checking Accounts That Are Over Two Years Old - 14th
2.15% 13-Month CD One-Day Special at Service Credit Union - Limited Membership
3.00% 26-Month/49-Month CD at SunTrust in Florida
2.22% 22-Month CD at United Western Bank in Colorado - Local Only
$100 Checking Account Bonus at Huntington Bank - No DD Required
$150 Checking Account Bonus at SunTrust - No DD Required - Available Nationwide - 13th
Bank Deals Weekly Summary for February 13, 2010
Save Our Savers Group Advocates for Change in United Kingdom
Review of EverBank's CDs, Money Market and Checking Accounts
2.50% 12-Month CD at Workmen's Circle Credit Union in Georgia - Local Only - 12th
Discover Bank's New Account Center with Improved Transfers - 11th
Tax Policies to Encourage Saving and Help Even Out the Unfairness of Our Existing Government Policies?
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Fibre Credit Union in Washington State - Local Only
Competitive 12-Month and 18-Month CD Rates at Community Trust Credit Union in California - Local Only - 10th
Velocity Credit Union in Texas Decides to Stay with NCUA Deposit Insurance
Fed's Exit Strategy - Signs of Rate Hikes?
Special 14-Month CD at Digital Credit Union in MA, CO & GA - Easy Membership
NexBank Increases the Rate of its 24-Month CD Special - Texas Only - 9th
ETrade Complete Savings Accounts to Become Discover Bank Online Savings Accounts
Competitive Mid- and Long-Term CD Rates at Metro Phoenix Bank - Local Only
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at HCSB in Texas
Finding the Best Free Checking Accounts
Competitive CD Specials at United Commerce Bank in Indiana - Local Only
Long-Term Flexible CD Special at First Choice Credit Union in SE Florida - Local Only - 8th
ETrade Super Bowl Commercials - What Happened to ETrade Bank?
Competitive 21-Month CD at Stonebridge Bank in PA - Available Nationwide - 7th
2.33% 9-Month CD at S-Bank in MA on Feb 12-13, 2010 - Local Only
$150 Checking Bonus and 1.50% 3-Mo Money Market Guarantee at Sovereign Bank in the Northeast
Competitive 15-Month CD Special at Stillwater National Bank in OK - Local Only
Competitive 1-Year CD Special at Triad Bank - St. Louis Area Only
$150 Checking Account Bonus at Associated Bank in IL, WI & MN - Local Only - Update - 6th
Bank Deals Weekly Summary for February 6, 2010 - 5th
Just One Small Bank Failure Today in Minnesota
Issues to Consider for Your CD Ladder
Competitive CD and Money Market Specials at Premier American Bank, N.A. in Miami - Local Only
CD Specials with Competitive Rates at Premier Bank in Northwest Florida - Local Only
Competitive CD Rates at Chartway FCU in Several States - Local Only - 4th
Special No-Penalty 24-Month CD at Union National Community Bank in PA - Local Only
Competitive Long-Term IRA CD Rates at Navy Federal Credit Union - Limited Membership
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Cornerstone Bank & Trust in IL - Local Only - 3rd
15-Month CD Special at First City Bank
Competitive 5-Year CD at iGOBanking.com - Available Nationwide
EXPIRED: Hot 25-Month CD Special at University of Iowa Community CU - Local Only - 2nd
How to Build a CD Ladder (Infographic)
Competitive One-Year CD Rate at Doral Bank Direct But Beware When the CD Matures
CD and Money Market Specials at Legacy Bank in Milwaukee - Local Only
Competitive 29-Month CD Rate at American Eagle Bank of Chicago - Local Only
CD and Checking Account Deals at Cascade Bank in Washington State - Local Only
Competitive CD Rates at Eastman Credit Union in Parts of TN, VA, TX, SC & AR - Local Only
CD and Checking Account Promotion at Gateway Bank of Southwest Florida - Local Only - 1st
15-Month CD Special at Velocity Credit Union - Easy Membership But Soon To Be ASI-Only
Hot One-Year CD Local Deal (MA) and Other Good Nationwide Deals at Danversbank
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at First State Bank in TN - Local Only
Competitive 18-Month CD Special at Greater Western Bank in Several States - Local Only
January 2010
- 31st
Bank Deals Weekly Summary for January 31, 2010 - 29th
Six Banks Failed Today - Yearly Total Is Now 15
SmartyPig Is Outgrowing Its Bank
Astoria Federal Savings' Competitive 30-Month CD - Available Nationwide
Special 13-Month CD at First Community Bank of America in SW Florida - Local Only
Competitive CDs and Money Market Account at American Plus Bank in CA - Local Only - 28th
Ally Bank's New 2-Year Bump-Up CD - How It Compares to Other Flex CDs?
Another Top Nationwide Reward Checking Account Restricts Availability
Competitive Mid-Term CDs at Village Bank in Virginia - Local Only
Unique High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Village Bank in Virginia - Local Only
Competitive CD Rates at United Community Bank in Southeast Indiana - Local Only - 27th
Fed Still Saying Exceptionally Low Rates for Extended Period - Update 2
Looking for the Best CD Rates - How I Found a Deal at Broadway Federal Bank in SoCal
Competitive CD Rates at BankGloucester in MA - Local Only
Competitive Checking Account and CD Special at East River Bank in Philadelphia - Local Only
17-Month CD Special at Community Bank of Broward in Florida - Local Only - 26th
More on DepositAccounts Notices
Competitive 15-Month IRA CD at United Heritage Credit Union in Texas - Local Only
Promotional 18-Month & 30-Month CDs at Alma Bank in New York - Local Only - 25th
Huge Change to Ally Bank CDs Will Benefit Savers
Update on Wells Fargo's New Way2Save Program
4.02% Reward Checking Account at Suburban Bank & Trust in Chicago - Local Only
$150 Checking Account Bonus w/DD at PNC Bank in Summit, New Jersey - Local Only
Competitive CD Rates Continue at Atlas Savings and Loan Association in New York City - Local Only - 24th
Resources to Help You Support Your Local Credit Unions
Competitive Long-Term CD Special at Patriot Bank in Texas - Local Only
Hot One-Year CD Special at Cornerstone Bank & Trust in Illinois - Local Only
Competitive 5-Year CD Rate at Advantage FCU in Rochester, NY - Local Only
Competitive 18-Month CD Special at Northern Bank & Trust Company in MA - Local Only
$75 Savings & Checking Account Bonus at Metropolitan Bank Group in Chicago - Local Only - 23rd
Bank Deals Weekly Summary for January 23, 2010
Hot IRA CD Special at Vantage West Credit Union in Arizona - Local Only
Competitive CD Rates at JustBANKit.com
Five Bank Failures Including Charter Bank in New Mexico - 22nd
Rewarding Debit Card Use - M&I Bank's New Checking Account and Bonus
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at 1st Commonwealth Bank of Virginia in Arlington - Local Only - 21st
Savings Accounts Being Added to Some Reward Checking Accounts
$215 Checking Account Bonus is Back at HomeStreet Bank in WA, OR & HI - Local Only - 20th
Wisdom of Long-Term CDs in Today's Rate Environment?
3.05% Reward Checking Account at Community Bank and Trust in Wisconsin - Local Only - 19th
Competitive CD and IRA Rates at Country Bank for Savings in MA
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Farmers Citizens Bank in Ohio - Local Only
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Fidelity Bank of Florida - Local Only - 18th
SunTrust's Money Market Promo with 3-Month Rate Guarantee in Several States - Are Teaser Rates Worthwhile?
Competitive 15-Month Share Certificate Special at Aspire FCU in NJ, NY, NH and VA
Competitive Short- and Mid-Term CD Rates at Army Aviation Center FCU in AL and FL - Local Only - 17th
Bank Deals Weekly Summary for January 17, 2010
What is ChexSystems? - 15th
BankDeals Is Now at DepositAccounts.com
Three Banks Failed Today - FDIC Wasn't Able To Find a Buyer for One
Update on ING Direct Bonuses
2.50% 25-Month CD Continues at First Financial Bank in OH, IN & Other States - Local Only
3.51% Reward Checking Account at Aspire FCU - Available Nationwide
Ally Bank Launches an Interest Checking Account - 14th
BankDeals Transition to DepositAccounts.com Is Fast Approaching
$100 Checking Account Bonus and an Online Savings Account at Bank of the West - Update - 13th
Ally Bank Plans to Launch a Checking Account by End of This Week
Changes in ShoreBank Direct's Savings Account
2.50% 9-Month CD at Dime Savings Bank in New York - 12th
$150 Checking Account Bonus at PlainsCapital Bank - Texas Only
5.12% Reward Checking Account at Bank of the Southwest in NM - Local Only
4.00% 60-Month CD & 2.30% 18-Month CD at Hanover Community Bank in NY - Local Only - 11th
The Hidden Costs of Reward Cards
2.55% 22-Month CD at First Commercial bank of Florida - Local Only - 10th
Update on Ally Bank's CD Renewal Bonus
3.00% No-Penalty 60-Month IRA CD at Agriculture FCU - Easy Membership
2.30% 21-Month CD at Worthington Federal Bank in Alabama - Local Only - 9th
Bank Deals Weekly Summary for January 9, 2010 - 8th
Review of the First Bank Failure of 2010 - Horizon Bank in Washington State
$150 Checking Account Bonus at BBVA Compass (available in AL, AZ, CO, FL, NM & TX)
2.10% 6-Month CD and other Competitive CD Rates at Atlanta Postal Credit Union - Local Only
2.40% 18-Month CD & 3.40% 44-Month CD at Crescent Bank & Trust in Louisiana - Local Only
2.00% 12-Month CD at RTN Federal Credit Union in MA - 7th
2.00% 15-Month CD at LA Financial Credit Union in CA & AZ - Local Only
$150 Checking Bonus at Commonwealth Bank and Trust Company for KY, IN & OH Residents
Insights into Banks' Checking Account Bonuses - 6th
4.01% Reward Checking Account at The First National Bank of Dieterich in IL - Local Only
Velocity CU Members Approve Conversion to Private Insurance - Future of ASI?
3.00% Reward Checking Account at Harborstone Credit Union in WA
1.90% 9-Month CD & 1.65% 5-Month CD at EDS Credit Union in Several States - Local Only - 5th
3.00% 14-Month IRA CD at Apple Federal Credit Union - Available Nationwide
High Yield Reward Checking Account at Inland Northwest Bank in WA & ID - Local Only
How Visa and the Banks Have Profited from Signature-Based Debit Cards
Wilshire State Bank's Competitive Flex CD - Available Nationwide
Update on PenFed CDs and CD Rollovers
2.00% 16-Month Internet CD at Hyde Park Savings Bank in MA - Local Only - 4th
2.50% 30-Month CD at SchoolsFirst FCU in California - Local Only
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at The Farmers State Bank in Kansas - Local Only
2.25% 19-Month CD & 2% 9-Month CD Continues at Service Credit Union - Limited Membership - 3rd
Review of the 2009 Bank Failures and What Depositors Experienced
2.55% 25-Month CD at University of Iowa Community CU - Local Only
2.00% 17-Month CD & 2.25% 24-Month CD at MidFirst Bank in AZ & OK - Local Only
2.10% 14-Month CD at Intracoastal Bank in Florida - Local Only
Recent News on Banks Under Regulatory Scrutiny - 2nd
Bank Deals Weekly Summary for January 2, 2010 - 1st
Happy New Year! PenFed Raises CD Rates for January
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