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Bank Deals Blog - 2011
December 2011
- 31st
Six Saving Strategies for the New Year
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending December 31, 2011 - 30th
Survey of the Best CD Rates for December 30, 2011
10 Top Deposit Account News Stories of 2011 - 29th
CD Rate History Review and CD Strategies for 2012 - 28th
Kindle Fire Checking Account Bonus at Washington Savings Bank in MA & NH - Local Only
Reward Checking & Savings Accounts at Washington Savings Bank in MA & NH
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at Charter Oak FCU in CT - Local Only
Special 3-Year CD Rate at Florida Credit Union - Local Only - 27th
Competitive CD & Money Market Rates at Nationwide Bank
Top CD and Savings Account Rates Continue at KeySource Commercial Bank in NC
Top CD & Savings Account Rates at American Plus Bank in CA - Local Only - 26th
4-Month CD Special at First Entertainment Credit Union in SoCal - Local Only - 24th
How to Fight Your Retirement Fears
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending December 24, 2011 - 23rd
Survey of the Best CD Rates for December 23, 2011 - 22nd
Navy Federal's IRA CD Special & Top CD Rates - Limited Membership
Special Short-Term CD Rates at CapitalSource Bank in California
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Polam Federal Credit Union in SoCal - Limited Membership - 21st
Little Known Service at Your Local Bank: Medallion Stamp
Long-Term CD Rates Continue to Decline - 20th
Banks & Credit Unions that Don't Allow POD Beneficiaries - 19th
Another Perk with a Perkstreet Financial Checking Account
Top 5-Year Jumbo CD Rate at Nutmeg State FCU in Connecticut - Local Only
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Royal Bank America in PA & NJ - Local Only - 17th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending December 17, 2011
Why Your Checking Account Cost What it Does? - 16th
Two Banks in Florida and Arizona Closed by Regulators
Survey of the Best CD Rates for December 16, 2011
New Simple Checking Account Disclosure Form - How About CDs? - 15th
Top Reward Checking Accounts in the Nation
Competitive CD Rates Continue at Quaint Oak Bank in PA
Top CD & Money Market Rates at Floridian Community Bank in South FL - Local Only - 14th
The Best Reward Checking Accounts in the Nation
Top 18-month CD Rate at Civic Bank & Trust in Nashville - Local Only - 13th
No FOMC Policy Changes, Fed Cites Some Economic Improvements
Money Market Promotion at Pacific Trust Bank in SoCal - Local Only
Special 7-Month CD Rate at Chartway Federal Credit Union - Limited Membership - 12th
Smaller Differences Between APYs and Interest Rates
Special 13-Month CD Rate at North American Savings Bank - Available Nationwide - 11th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending December 11, 2011 - 10th
How to Play Retirement Catch Up and Win
Survey of the Best CD Rates for December 10, 2011 - 9th
Credit Unions Paying Out 2011 Bonus Dividends - 8th
My Experience with Ally Bank's No Penalty CD
Top Mid-Term CD Rate at NavyArmy Federal Credit Union in Texas - Local Only - 7th
Social Security Numbers Overused by Banks
Top 5-Year CD Rate Continues at Washington Federal in Western States
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at Raymond James Bank - 6th
Comparing the Best CD Rates After Early Withdrawal Penalties
Virginia Credit Union Increases Reward Checking Rate But There's a Catch
Top Short-Term CD Rates at Valliance Bank in Texas - Local Only - 5th
History of Christmas Club Accounts and Today's Options
Competitive Short-Term CD at Beal Bank in Some Cities
$100 to $125 Checking Bonus at MidFirst Bank in AZ & OK - Local Only - 4th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending December 4, 2011 - 3rd
Survey of the Best CD Rates for December 3, 2011
Why You Might Want to Stay With Your Bank - 2nd
SmartyPig Announces a Major Rate Cut
Top CD Rates at Bank of America & Chase Bank But With Major Downsides
The Berkshire Bank in New York City Changes Its Reward Checking Account
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Nicolet National Bank in WI & MI
Top Mid-Term CD Rates at Valley Green Bank in PA - Local Only - 1st
Verifying Your Internet Bank Deposits are FDIC Insured
November 2011
- 30th
Downsides of Checking Account Bonuses - When Is It Not Worthwhile?
Flagstar Bank's Savings Account Promotion
Top CD Rates at John Marshall Bank in the DC Metro Area - Local Only - 29th
Top Savings & Checking Account Rates Continue at Alliant Credit Union
Competitive CD Rates Continue at First American Credit Union in AZ & NM
Top CD and Savings Account Rates Continue at Cross River Bank in NJ - Local Only
Short-Term CD Special at 1st Commonwealth Bank of Virginia - Local Only - 28th
My Experience as a Beneficiary Claiming POD Bank CDs
$200 Checking Account Bonus at MB Financial in Parts of IL, IN & PA
Best CD Rates in New York City - Review of Montauk Credit Union & Other Institutions - 27th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending November 27, 2011 - 26th
Survey of the Best CD Rates for November 26, 2011 - 25th
ING Direct's 2011 Black Friday Specials: $107 Electric Orange Bonus
FDIC's 3rd Quarter Report & Our Updated Health Ratings - 24th
Happy Thanksgiving! - 22nd
Update on Wilshire State Bank's Installment Savings Account
Service Credit Union's Black Friday Specials - 21st
4 Internet Banks That Offer Flexible CDs
Best CD Rates in the Nation in Southeast Texas - Local Only - 20th
ING Direct's 2011 Black Friday Sale Predictions
Review of ING Direct's MONEY - Checking Account for Teenagers - 19th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending November 19, 2011
Survey of the Best CD Rates for November 19, 2011
Velocity Credit Union Extends CD Promotion - CD Application & Deposit Insurance Issues - 18th
Two Banks in Iowa and Louisiana Closed by Regulators
Resolution on My Wells Fargo CD Beneficiary Problem
High-Interest Reward Checking Account Deal for Missouri Residents
Competitive CD Rates at mBank in Michigan - Local Only
Top CD and IRA CD Rates at HEW Federal Credit Union in DC - Local Only - 17th
The Big List of Credit Unions Open to Anyone - 16th
Inflation Dangerous Banks - Those That Could Refuse CD Early Withdrawals
Relationship Rates on Your CDs - Worthwhile or Too Much Hassle?
Competitive CD and IRA CD Rates at AmeriCU in New York - Local Only
Top CD Rates at Two NYC Credit Unions But with Tough Qualifications - 15th
Review of GiftsforBanking.com Apple iPad 2 CD Special
A Few Competitive CD Rates at TotalBank in South Florida - Local Only - 14th
Two Top CD & IRA CD Rates at iGObanking.com
My Problems with a Mega Bank Part 2 - Bank of America
Competitive Money Market Rate at Admirals Bank in MA & RI - Local Only
Top CD Rates at Michigan Credit Union That Has Expanded its Field of Membership - 13th
My Problems with a Mega Bank Part 1 - Wells Fargo - 12th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending November 12, 2011 - 11th
Survey of the Best CD Rates for November 11, 2011
Customer Kicked Out of a Bank's Reward Checking Account
Top CD & IRA CD Rates at Harris County Credit Union in Texas - Local Only - 10th
One Small Georgia Bank Closed by Regulators
10 Gotchas to Avoid for Bank CD Investors
Bank Websites Hit by Power Outage at Intuit Financial Services - 9th
Bank Transfer Day Participation Numbers
Bank of America IRA CD Early Withdrawal Issues
Competition Leads to Top CD Rates in Iowa - 8th
Special CD Rates at Velocity Credit Union in Texas - Easy Membership
$150 Checking Account Bonus at Horizon Bank in Parts of IN & MI - 7th
How Massive are the Largest Banks as Compared to Credit Unions?
Special 3-Month CD Rate at Homebanc - Florida Only
$125 Checking Account Bonus at Westerra Credit Union in Colorado - Local Only
$125 Checking Account Bonus at Mountain America Credit Union in UT, AZ, NV & NM
Top CD & IRA CD Rates in Vermont at North Country Credit Union - Local Only - 5th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending November 5, 2011 - 4th
Two Small Banks in Nebraska & Utah Closed by Regulators
Survey of the Best CD Rates for November 4, 2011
Credit Unions Report Big Influx of New Members - Tips for Bank Transfer Day
Updated Review of Coastal FCU's Reward Checking Account - NC, SC & VA Only - 3rd
Bank Transfer Day Promotions at Credit Unions
Top 3-Year CD Rate at Institution for Savings in MA - Local Only
Special 1-Year CD Rate at BankUnited in South Florida - 2nd
No FOMC Policy Changes, Bernanke Tells Savers Low Rates Are for a "Greater Good"
Top CD Rates at State Department FCU in Virginia - Easy Membership
Reward Checking with a Twist at Great Lakes Credit Union in IL - Local Only
Top Mid-Term CD Rates at Chaco Credit Union in Ohio - Local Only - 1st
Bank of America is Latest Big Bank to Back Down on Debit Card Fees
Treasury Announces New Series I Savings Bond Rate of 3.06%
Checking Account Bonus & Top Features at Northwest FCU in Virginia
$200 Checking Account Bonus at Advance Financial in Indiana - Local Only
October 2011
- 31st
Incredible Bank's 2-Year Anniversary
Competitive 59-Month CD Rate at US Bank - Available Nationwide
$130 Checking Account Bonus at American Heritage FCU in Philly - 30th
What's Your Favorite Tax Plan? - 29th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending October 29, 2011 - 28th
One Bank Failure and One Credit Union Placed Into Conservatorship
Survey of the Best CD Rates for October 28, 2011
M&T Bank's Cash Bonus But Don't Forget the Fees
Top Wisconsin Reward Checking Account at Community Bank and Trust
Riverset Credit Union's $150 Checking Bonus in Pittsburgh - Local Only
Top CD Rates in Miami & NYC at People's Alliance Federal Credit Union - 27th
Update on Alliant Credit Union - Top Rates Continue
Consumers Credit Union's Reward Checking Guarantees 4.09% Through June 30, 2012
Top 1-Year CD Rate & Money Market Rate at Doral Bank - New York Only - 26th
Is Bank Transfer Day Good For Savers?
High-Interest Reward Checking Account at Quest Credit Union - KS Only
Competitive 1-Year CD Rate at Health One Credit Union in Michigan - Local Only - 25th
Ally Bank's eCheck Deposit is Now Available to All Customers
Competitive CD Rates at MidCoast Community Bank in Delaware - Local Only
Top CD Rates at Eagle One Federal Credit Union in Philadelphia - Local Only - 24th
Leaving Your Bank? - There are Lots of Credit Union Choices
Top CD Rates at XCEL Federal Credit Union - Easy Membership - 22nd
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending October 22, 2011 - 21st
Another 4 Banks Closed by Regulars - Yearly Total at 84
Survey of the Best CD Rates for October 21, 2011
EverBank Offers Checking Account Promo to Win Over Megabank Customers
Top 5-Year CD & IRA CD Rate at Visions FCU in New York State - Local Only - 20th
Top Free Reward Checking Accounts with Statewide Availability
Internet CD Specials with Top Rates at Atlantic Coast Bank
Competitive Short-Term CD Rates at Biscayne Bank in Florida - Local Only - 19th
Next I Bond Inflation Component Makes I Bonds Better than CDs - 18th
Has Online Banking Kept You at Your Bank?
Bonus and Free Checking at Co-Op Services Credit Union in Michigan - Local Only
Competitive 2-Year CD Rate at International Bank of Chicago - Local Only - 17th
CIT Bank Launches Internet CDs with Unique Features & Top Rates
Checking Bonus & Other Deals at First Trade Union Savings
Competitive CD Rates at Columbus Metro Credit Union in Ohio - Local Only - 16th
Book Review: The Creature from Jekyll Island - 15th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending October 15, 2011 - 14th
4 Small Banks in 4 States Closed by Regulators
Survey of the Best CD Rates for October 14, 2011
How Low Can CD Rates Go? 116 Years to Double Your Money?
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Piedmont Advantage Credit Union in NC - Local Only - 13th
Beware of Websites with Too-Good-to-Be-True CD Rates - 12th
Methods to Make Deposits to Your Internet Bank Accounts
Top CD Rates and Checking Bonus at Pasadena FCU in SoCal - Local Only
$200 Checking & Money Market Bonus at First Tennessee Bank - TN Only - 11th
Leaving Your Big Bank and Choosing an Internet Checking Account
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at Space Coast Credit Union in Florida - 10th
Debit Card Rewards at PerkStreet Financial Are Looking Better
Top 5-Year Bank CD Rate at 5Star Bank - Nationally Available
WesBanco’s $100 Checking Account Bonus for Parts of OH, WV & PA - 9th
Are Banks Trying to Steer Us to Credit Cards? - 8th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending October 8, 2011 - 7th
Two Small Banks in Minnesota & Missouri Closed by Regulators
Survey of the Best CD Rates for October 7, 2011
Updated Review of PNC's Virtual Wallet
PNC's $100 Bonus for Opening a New Virtual Wallet Performance - 6th
Best Response to Bank of America's New Debit Card Fee?
Comparing the Best Long-Term CD Rates After Early Withdrawal Penalties - 5th
PenFed's Long-Term CD Rates are Now Competitive
Top CD Rates at Digital Credit Union in MA - Easy Membership
Top Long-Term CD Rate at Saint Casimir's Savings Bank in MD - Local Only - 4th
Competitive 3-Year CD Rate at EBSB Direct - New England and New York Only
Competitive Money Market and Reward Checking Rates at Money One FCU - Easy Membership
Top CD Rates at McGraw-Hill Federal Credit Union - Easy Membership - 3rd
Finding the Best Free Checking Accounts at the Best Credit Unions
Bump-Up & Add-On CD at NexBank in Dallas - Texas Only
What’s Your Personal Inflation Rate? - 1st
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending October 1, 2011
September 2011
- 30th
One Small Texas Bank is Closed by Regulators
Survey of the Best CD Rates for September 30, 2011
Bank of America Adding Debit Card Fees - Future for Debit Cards?
Top Reward Checking Account at Communications FCU - Open to All in OK & KS - 29th
Top Money Market Account Rate at Huntington Bank in Some States
Top CD & Savings Account Rates at American Plus Bank in CA - Local Only
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Floridian Community Bank in South FL - Local Only - 28th
ESI - Little Known Deposit Insurance for Credit Unions
Competitive CD Rates at Dept of Commerce FCU in DC - Local Only
Top CD Rates at Commerce National Bank & Trust in Central Florida - Local Only - 27th
How To Keep Your Checking Accounts Free
$100 Checking Account Bonus at NVE Savings Bank in New Jersey - Local Only - 26th
Beware of Certificate of Deposit Gotchas
Top Long-Term CD Rates at US Senate Federal Credit Union - Easy Membership
$150 Checking & Money Market Bonus at CoreFirst Bank & Trust in Kansas City - Local Only - 25th
Where is the Economy Headed? These Indicators Might Give You a Clue - 24th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending September 24, 2011 - 23rd
Two Banks Fail in Virginia and California
Survey of the Best CD Rates for September 23, 2011
NCUA Rules in Favor of Credit Union That Raised Early Withdrawal Penalty on Existing CDs
Special 5-Year CD Rate & Gift at First National Bank of Long Island in NY - Local Only - 22nd
Top 5-Year CD Rates at Firstmark Credit Union in San Antonio - Easy Membership
Competitive CD Rates at City of Boston Credit Union - Local Only - 21st
FOMC Meeting: Fed Begins Operation Twist
Special 1-Year & 18-Month CD Rates at Peoples Federal Savings - MA Only
Competitive 18-Month CD Rate at Embarcadero Bank in San Diego - Local Only
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Liberty Savings in New Jersey - Local Only
Special CD and Checking Promo at NuVision Federal in SoCal - Local Only - 20th
Update on DepositAccounts.com Bank Alerts and Bank Promotions
Competitive CD & IRA CD Rates at United Central Bank in Several States - 19th
Larger Checking Account Fees at Citi, But Bonuses Continue
Competitive 5-Year CD Rate at Washington Federal in Western States
Top CD Rates Continue at the Exclusive Progressive Credit Union in New York City - 17th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending September 17, 2011 - 16th
Survey of the Best CD Rates for September 16, 2011
August Inflation Numbers and Impact to Series I Savings Bonds
Nation's Top Savings Account Rate at Bank of Internet's UFB Direct
Top CD Rates at SPCO Credit Union in Houston - Local Only - 15th
Tips for Safe Online Banking
Best Long-Term CD Rates After Early Withdrawal Penalties
Competitive 5-Year CD Rate at Garden Savings FCU in New Jersey - Easy Membership
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Velocity Credit Union - Easy Membership - 14th
FDIC's Summer 2011 Consumer News: P2P Payments & Old Bank Accounts - 13th
Top Savings Account and CD Rates at Quabbin Online Credit Union in MA - Local Only
Top Rate on Interest Checking Account at Cole Taylor Bank - Illinois Only
Special CD Rates at Iberia Bank in Southeast Florida - Local Only - 12th
Special 40-Month CD Rate at Institution for Savings in MA - Local Only
$100 Gas Card Checking Account Promotion at People's United Bank - Northeast Only - 10th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending September 10, 2011 - 9th
Only One Friday Bank Failure: The First National Bank of Florida
Survey of the Best CD Rates for September 9, 2011
Higher Wire Transfer Fees at Wells Fargo and Citizens Bank - Wire Alternatives
Top 1-Year CD Rate at General Electric Credit Union in Ohio - Local Only
Top Long-Term CD Rates at First General Credit Union in Michigan - Local Only - 8th
Comparing Rates of Long-Term CDs After Early Withdrawal Penalties
Competitive 54-Month CD Rate at San Diego County Credit Union - Local Only
$150 Checking Account Promotion at Lockheed FCU in CA & NH - Local Only - 7th
Higher ATM Fees & Paper Statement Fees at PNC, US Bank & Citizens Bank
Special CD Rates at Urban Partnership Bank - Available Nationwide
Competitive CD Rates at State Bank of India (California) - Local Only - 6th
When Do Savings Account Rates No Longer Matter?
Top CD, Money Market and Reward Checking Rates at Grand Bank in NJ - Local Only
$200 Bonus for Standard Bank's Reward Checking - IL & IN Only - 5th
BBVA Compass Increases Fees and Cuts Features on its Checking Accounts
Top Money Market and CD Rates at AmTrust Bank
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at Malvern Federal Savings in PA - Local Only - 4th
Is QE3 Right Around the Corner? - 3rd
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending September 3, 2011 - 2nd
Two More Georgia Banks Fail
Survey of the Best CD Rates for September 2, 2011 - 1st
CD Rate Increases at Melrose Credit Union
August 2011
- 31st
Banks Planning New Account Fees
Survey of the Best Free Reward Checking Accounts in Phoenix Arizona
Top 3-Year CD Rate at Randolph Bank - Available in NC, SC, GA, VA, TN & FL - 30th
Top Long-Term CD Rates at American Heritage FCU in Philadelphia - Local Only
Special 51-Month CD at Clinton Savings Bank - MA Only - 29th
Virtual Bank Continues Under New Bank
Checking Bonus and CD Special at Members Plus Credit Union in MA - Local Only
Special 6-Month CD Rate at Your Community Credit Union in Texas - Local Only - 28th
6 Ways to Enjoy Life – For Free - 27th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending August 27, 2011 - 26th
Survey of the Best CD Rates for August 26, 2011
Debit Card Fraud and Keeping Your PIN a Secret
Competitive CD Rates at Collins Community Credit Union in Iowa - Local Only - 25th
The Search for Higher Rates - Foreign Currency CDs
Top 7-Month Liquid CD Rate at Marathon National Bank in NYC - Local Only
Top Reward Checking Account at Pasadena Service Credit Union in CA - Local Only
Competitive 3-Year CD Rate at Broward Bank of Commerce in Florida - Local Only - 24th
FDIC's 2nd Quarter Report & Our Updated Health Ratings - 23rd
Long-Term CD Strategy Review with an Updated Comparison of Ally & Discover Bank
$100 Checking Account Bonus at Salal Credit Union - Washington State Only - 22nd
New DepositAccounts.com Feature - Bank Promotions
High-Interest Checking Account at Liberty Bank Available in MO, KS, AR & OK - 20th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending August 20, 2011
NYT Op-Ed: Save the Savings Bond - 19th
Virtual Bank and Three Other Banks Closed by Regulators
Survey of the Best CD Rates for August 19, 2011
Competitive 5-Year CD Rate at Kaiser Federal Bank in California
Top 5-Year CD Rate at TDECU in the Houston Area - Local Only - 18th
Capital One Interest Online Checking Account Promotion
Large Banks Adding New Fees for Debit Card Usage
Competitive CD and Reward Checking Rates at Northstar Bank of Texas - Local Only
Top CD Rates in The Bank of Princeton in New Jersey - Local Only - 17th
Save Our Savers - Asking Government for a Fair Deal For Savers
Capital One's InterestPlus Online Savings Account & New Account Bonus - 16th
Some Important Ally Bank CD Details
Top Reward Checking and Savings Combo at Security Bank - Texas Only - 15th
New Rate Tiers of Incredible Bank's Money Market Account
ING Direct's Electric Orange - Bonus & Feature Review Update
Top Indiana Long-Term CD Rate at Teachers Credit Union - Local Only
Top Arizona CD Rates at First American Credit Union - 13th
Financial Bargain Hunting
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending August 13, 2011 - 12th
One Kansas Bank and One ASI-Only California Credit Union Fail
It's Official: ING Direct Now Offers Paper Checks
Survey of the Best CD Rates for August 12, 2011 - 11th
Top 2-Year CD Rate at California Community Bank - Local Only
Competitive CD Rates at Paradise Bank in South Florida - Local Only - 10th
New DepositAccounts.com Feature - Bank Alerts
Options for the Elderly to Live with Today's Ultra Low Interest Rates
Updated Comparison of Ally and iGObanking Long-Term CDs - 9th
FOMC Statement: Exceptionally Low Rates To At Least Mid-2013
$100 Checking Account Bonus at America's Credit Union
CD and Money Market Specials at Beacon Federal in Parts of TX, NY, TN & MA - 8th
Survey of the Best Reward Checking Accounts for Large Balances
Bank of the West's $100 Checking Account Bonus - Certain States Only
Valley National Bank $150 Checking Account Promotion - NY & NJ Only - 6th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending August 6, 2011 - 5th
Two Banks in Illinois and Washington State Closed by Regulators
Survey of the Best CD Rates for August 5, 2011 - 4th
Bank of Internet's New Airline Miles Rewards Savings & Checking Accounts
Review of GiftsforBanking.com iPod touch CD Special - 3rd
Savings Accounts with Consistently Top Rates
Top CD Rates at Signature Bank in New York City - Local Only - 2nd
Customers Being Kicked Out of Their Reward Checking Accounts
Top CD Rates at HAPO Community Credit Union - Washington State Only - 1st
Recap of Recent Bank Deals and News
July 2011
- 30th
10 Money Saving Apps for Your Mobile Device - 29th
DepositAccounts Blog Posting FYI - 27th
Rates and Early Withdrawal Penalties of the Best Long-Term CDs - 26th
Free Paper Shredding - Perks from Local Banks & Credit Unions
Special 1-Year CD at Meridian Bank Texas - Local Only - 25th
ING Direct To Offer Paper Checks To Electric Orange Customers
Capital One Introduces Business Checking Promo After New Rules Take Effect - 24th
Will the Greek Rescue Agreement Solve Sovereign Debt Problems? - 23rd
Bank Rates if the U.S. Defaults on Its Debt? - Bank Deals Recap for Week Ending July 23, 2011 - 22nd
Regulators Close 3 Banks in Florida & Colorado
Update on Ally's Bank-to-Bank Transfers
Survey of the Best CD Rates for July 22, 2011 - 21st
Business Checking Accounts Can Now Pay Interest
High-Yield Savings Account Continues at Dollar Bank in PA & OH - Local Only - 20th
New Bank or Just a Name Change? Aurora, Ally, OneWest & Alostar - 19th
BillGuard Review - Free Service to Monitor Credit & Debit Card Transactions
Top CD Rates in Pennsylvania at Police & Fire Federal Credit Union - PA Only
Top CD Rates in Louisiana - Jefferson Financial & Other Credit Unions - Local Only - 18th
New Higher CD Rates at Bank of Internet - Available Nationwide
Special 6-Month CD Rate at Texas Leadership Bank - Local Only
$100 Free Checking Account Bonus at Members Advantage Credit Union in NW Indiana - Local Only - 16th
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card Bonus Review
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending July 16, 2011
Does Christian Lopez Have to Pay Taxes from Returning Derek Jeeter's 3000th Hit?
Money Market Account Special at Dime Savings Bank in New York - 15th
Regulators Close Four Banks & One Questionable Credit Union
Survey of the Best CD Rates for July 15, 2011
Issues and Tips on Closing CDs at Dime Savings Bank & Other Banks
New Internet Savings Accounts and CDs at airbanking - 14th
Credit Unions Don't Always Have Fewer Fees Than Banks
Top Southern California 18-Month CD Rate at Borrego Springs Bank - Local Only
Top Long-Term CD & IRA CD Rates at EECU in Fort Worth Texas - Local Only
Top CD Rates Continue at Chasewood Bank in Houston - Local Only
Competitive Long-Term CD Rate at Third Federal in Florida & Ohio - 13th
Paper Savings Bonds Will No Longer Be Sold by Banks
FNBO Direct's Special Offer for Existing Customers and Keeping Accounts Open
Competitive Rates on Add-On CDs in Phoenix at Bank 1440 - Local Only
Top 4-Year CD Rates at FCN Bank in Parts of IN & OH - Local Only - 12th
The New Free Rewards Checking Account at Bank of Internet
Top 2-Year CD Rate at Northrop Grumman Federal Credit Union - Easy Membership - 11th
The Lure of the Long-Term CD Rates - iGObanking vs Ally Bank
High-Yield Reward Checking at ABCO Federal Credit Union in NJ - Easy Membership
iPod touch KeyBank Checking Account Promotion - Certain States Only - 10th
What Happens if the U.S. Defaults on Its Debt? - 9th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending July 9, 2011 - 8th
Regulators Close Three Banks & One Credit Union
USAA Bank Announces the End of Its Debit Card Reward Program
Survey of the Best Local CD Rates for July 8, 2011 - 7th
Chase Sapphire Preferred Credit Card Bonus and Review
Competitive 1-Year CD Rate at Bank of Internet USA - Available Nationwide
Top CD and Savings Account Rates at Cross River Bank in NJ - Local Only
Top Mid-Term CD Rates at United Republic Bank in Nebraska - Local Only - 6th
How Banks Profit From Their Cash Back Rewards Programs
Banco Popular's Checking Bonus Continues But There's a New Gotcha - 5th
New Long-Term CDs with Top Rates at iGObanking.com - Available Nationwide
Competitive Long-Term CD Rate at NVE Bank in New Jersey - Local Only
Top CD Rates at LOMTO Federal Credit Union in New York City - Local Only - 3rd
Boomerang Kids: Are You Helping or Enabling?
Top Rates on Flexible CDs at Jefferson Bank in Dallas-Fort Worth - Local Only
$100 Checking/Savings Account Bonus at Metcalf Bank in Kansas City - Local Only
High Yield Reward Checking with Catches at Crescent Credit Union in MA - Local Only - 2nd
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending July 2, 2011
Regulations That Suppress Deposit Rates - 1st
Survey of the Best Local CD Rates for July 1, 2011
Competitive CD and IRA CD Rates at Hanscom FCU in MA - Easy Membership
ING Direct's Financial Independence Days Sale Begins
June 2011
- 30th
Future of PerkSreet Financial and its Checking Account?
Top Short-Term CD Rates at First Choice Bank in Southern California - Local Only
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Meritrust Credit Union in Kansas - Local Only - 29th
Final Rules for Debit Card Fees Released - Effects on Checking Accounts?
ING Direct's Financial Independence Day Sale
Top Short-Term CD Rates at Affinity Bank in Georgia Only
CD Special & Reward Checking Update at United Heritage Credit Union in Texas - 28th
CD Rates Fall But Remain Competitive at Melrose Credit Union
Higher CD Rates at South Florida Federal Credit Union - Local Only
Top California 5-Year CD Rate at Balboa Thrift and Loan - Local Only - 27th
Comparing CDs from Ally and Discover Bank
Updated Review of South Carolina's Best Free Reward Checking Account
Top 4-Year CD Rate at UniBank in Massachusetts - Local Only
New Maryland 22-Month CD Special Rate at Community Bank of Tri-County - Local Only - 26th
Retirement: Estimating Your Monthly Income Needs
PayPal Closing Its Money Market Fund
Competitive CD Rates at Habib American Bank in NJ and CA - Local Only - 25th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending June 25, 2011 - 24th
One Bank Failure, One Credit Union Liquidation and Two Credit Union Conservatorships
Ally Bank's New Debit Card Cash Back Program: Ally Perks
Survey of the Best Local CD Rates Around the Nation - 23rd
Ally Bank's Popmoney - New Service for Person-to-Person Transfers
Updated Review of MB Financial's Reward Checking Account
Competitive CD Rates at Umpqua Bank in CA, WA, OR & NV - Local Only
Top Jumbo CD Rates at Lighthouse Bank in Santa Cruz California - Local Only
Competitive 5-Year CD Rate at Xceed Financial Credit Union - Easy Membership - 22nd
FOMC Statement & Press Conference: Fed is on Hold
Top Money Market Account Rate at MyBankingDirect
Add-On CD & Savings Account Promo at NMTW Community Credit Union in MA & NH - Local Only
Top CD Rates in South Florida at Professional Bank - Local Only - 21st
Ally Bank's New Raise Your Rate CD - Better Than the 5-Year CD?
High Rate Callable CD at MidFirst Bank in Arizona & Oklahoma
$75 Checking Account Bonus at First Savings Bank of Hegewisch in IL & IN - Local Only - 20th
Ally Bank's New IRA CDs and IRA Savings Account
New Features to Improve the Blog and Forum at DepositAccounts.com - 19th
When Should You Close Your Bank Account?
Ally Bank Launches Several New Accounts and Services - 18th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending June 18, 2011 - 17th
Two Banks in Georgia and Florida Fail - Total for Year at 47
Capital One to Acquire ING Direct - Effect on Savers?
Survey of the Best Local CD Rates
Highest 5-Year CD Rate in the Nation at Fort Knox Federal Credit Union
Top Massachusetts CD Rates at Institution for Savings - Local Only - 16th
The Best Reward Checking Accounts in the Nation
Special CD Rates at Raymond Federal Bank in WA State - Local Only
Top Long-Term CD Rates in Michigan at Eaton Federal Savings - Local Only
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at Quaint Oak Bank in PA - Available Nationwide - 15th
Bank of America Changing Checking Accounts and Increasing Fees
Savings Account and CD Rate Deals at NUVO Bank & Trust Company in MA - Local Only
Top Rates on CD Specials at Dupaco Community Credit Union in IA, IL & WI - Local Only - 14th
Reward Checking & Savings Accounts at Focus Bank for MO, AR, KY, TN & IL
Competitive CD Rates at Clifton Savings Bank in NJ - Local Only
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Reunion Bank in Central Florida - Local Only - 13th
Most Annoying Bank Fees for Savers
Top Online CD Rates at Focus Bank for MO, AR, KY, TN & IL
$100 Checking Account Promotion at Citizens Bank in Some States - 12th
Banking 101: What Do You Need to Open a Bank Account?
$150 Checking Account Bonus at Northfield Bank in NY & NJ - Local Only
CD Rate Specials at Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union in IL & NY - 11th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending June 11, 2011
Banking From Your Phone: 5 Cool Banking Apps for Your Smart Phone - 10th
Review of Ally Bank's eCheck Deposit
Survey of the Best Local CD Rates in Wilmington, Boston and Other Cities
Special 25-Month CD Rate at Platinum Bank in Florida - Local Only - 9th
Senate Fails to Delay Debit Card Interchange Fee Caps
Top CD Rates at Premier Federal Credit Union in NC - Local Only - 8th
Reward Checking Accounts and Avoiding ATM Fees
$150 Checking Account Bonus at KeyBank in Certain States Only - 7th
Comparing CDs Based on Rates and Early Withdrawal Penalties
Top CD Ladder Rates at American Airlines Credit Union - Limited Membership
Higher Short-Term CD Rates at MidCoast Community Bank in Delaware - Local Only - 6th
CD Interest, Bank 1099-INT Forms and Taxes
Checking Account Bonus of Up to $100 at Commerce Bank in Some States
Special CD Rates at First Community Bank Homer Glen in Chicago Suburbs - Local Only - 4th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending June 4, 2011 - 3rd
45th Bank Failure and 9th Credit Union Liquidation of the Year
Incredible Bank Offers New Internet CDs
Survey of the Best Local CD Rates in Fort Worth, Rochester and Other Cities
Top CD Rates & Other Deals at Consumers Credit Union - Easy Membership
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Vermont Federal Credit Union - Local Only
High CD Rates at Randolph-Brooks Credit Union in Texas - Local Only - 2nd
SmartyPig Announces Major Rate Cut
US Bank Hits IRA Customers with Higher Fees
The Smaller List of Nationally Available Reward Checking Accounts - 1st
Bank Health Ratings Updated from First Quarter FDIC & NCUA Data
May 2011
- 31st
Tips and Warnings When Closing a Discover Bank CD
$100 Checking Account Bonus at Advance Financial in Indiana - Local Only - 30th
Competitive Internet CD Rates Return to E-LOAN Bank
$100 Checking Account Bonus at Northwest Savings Bank in FL, NY, PA, OH & MD - Update - 28th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending May 28, 2011 - 27th
44th Bank Failure of the Year: First Heritage Bank in Washington State
Google Wallet to Replace Credit Cards, Coupons, Loyalty Cards & Gift Cards
Survey of the Best Local CD Rates in San Bernardino, Jacksonville, Little Rock and Other Cities - 26th
New Person-to-Person Payment Venture Launched by Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo
ING Direct’s Personal Finance Access Code Solves Main Issue with Account Aggregators
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Harbor Federal Credit Union in Southern California - Limited Membership - 25th
Will New Checking Account Fees Have Any Effect on Bank of America?
$100 Checking Account Bonus at Northwest Federal Credit Union - Easy Membership
The Highest CD Rate in the Nation at First Federal in Mississippi - Local Only - 24th
FDIC's First Quarter Report - Number of Problem Banks Increased to 888
ING Direct Improves Its Person2Person Payment Service
WesBanco’s $129 Checking Account Bonus for Parts of OH, WV & PA
Competitive 5-Year CD Rate at Coastline Federal Credit Union in North Florida - Local Only
People's Alliance Federal Credit Union’s Top 5-Year CD Rate in Miami & New York - Local Only - 23rd
Reward Checking Accounts and the Changing Rates and Balance Caps
Competitive CD Rates at Alaska USA Federal Credit Union in AK, WA & CA - Local Only
Top Long-Term CD Rates at TruService Community Credit Union in Arkansas - Local Only - 22nd
Security Tips for Online Banking - 21st
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending May 21, 2011 - 20th
Two Georgia Banks and One Washington State Bank Fail
Higher Long-Term CD Rate at Alliant Credit Union - Available Nationwide
Survey of the Best Local CD Rates in Rochester, Seattle, Minneapolis and Other Cities
High-Interest Reward Checking Account at Consumers National Bank in Ohio - Local Only
Top CD Rate Specials at Royal Asian Bank in New Jersey - Local Only - 19th
Competitive CD Rates at AloStar Bank - Available Nationwide
$100 Checking Account Bonus at TCF Bank in Certain States
New Higher CD Rates at Wings Financial Credit Union - Limited Membership
Special 3-Year CD Rate at Atlas Bank in New York City - Local Only
Hot 11-Month CD Special at Island Federal Credit Union in New York - Local Only - 18th
Maximizing Your FDIC Coverage with Beneficiaries
Top CD Rates & Checking Account Bonus at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union - Local Only - 17th
Hot CD Special at Visions Federal Credit Union at Rochester New York Branch Only
Disturbing Problems at Two Credit Unions And Lessons For Your Deposits
Top 27-Month CD Rate & Checking Account Rates at mBank in Michigan - Local Only
High-Interest Checking Account at Carolina Cooperative Federal Credit Union - Local Only - 16th
Avoiding Chase Bank Checking Account Monthly Fees
High 18-Month CD Rate at Community Bank of Tri-County in Maryland - Local Only
High-Interest Reward Checking Account at South Central Credit Union in Michigan - Local Only - 15th
Could We See $5 ATM Fees and $50 Limits on Debit Transactions? - 14th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending May 14, 2011 - 13th
Fundamental Issues With Debit Cards And Their Impact to Savers
Survey of the Best Local CD Rates in San Jose, Denver, New York and Other Cities
Higher Interest Rate on Reward Checking Account at DuPont Community Credit Union in Virginia
High Interest Savings Accounts and CDs at Regal Bank in Northern NJ - Local Only - 12th
Competitive 3-Year CD Rate at 1st Source Bank - Available Nationwide
Free iPod touch with KeyBank Checking Account Promotion - Certain States Only
Competitive 13-Month CD Rate at The Cleveland Bank in OK - Local Only
Special 5-Year CD Rate at Androscoggin Bank in Maine - Local Only - 11th
Internet Banks Improving Their Person-to-Person Payment Services
New High-Yield Reward Checking and Savings Accounts at Hope Credit Union
Competitive 3-Year CD Rate at Rabobank - California Only
18-Month No-Penalty CD Special at First Virginia Community Bank - DC Metro Area Only - 10th
Large Deposits Often Don't Get the Best Rates
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Red Rocks Credit Union in Colorado - Local Only
Top CD Rates at GECU in El Paso Texas - Local Only - 9th
Pros and Cons of Foreign Currency CDs and Bank Accounts
Higher 3-Year CD Rates at Security Service FCU in Texas & Colorado - Local Only
Competitive CD Rates at Parke Bank in New Jersey & Pennsylvania - Local Only - 8th
Top 1-Year CD Rate with Liquid Features at Alma Bank in New York - Local Only
15-Month Breakable CD Special at First Commons Bank in Massachusetts - Local Only
$100 Gas Card Checking Account Promotion in the Suburbs of Chicago - 7th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending May 7, 2011
Is Chasing Rates Worth It? - 6th
One Florida Bank Fails and Two Credit Unions Placed into Conservatorship
Bank of America Increases CD Early Withdrawal Penalties
Survey of the Best Local CD Rates in Chicago, Austin, Washington DC and Other Cities
Internet Savings Accounts That Became Duds - Rev 2
Top Mid-Term CD Rates at DHCU Community Credit Union in Parts of Iowa & Illinois - Local Only - 5th
Incredible Bank's New Money Market Account
Competitive Long-Term CD Rate at San Diego County Credit Union - Local Only
Top 4-Year CD Rate at University of Iowa Community Credit Union - Local Only - 4th
Hot Capital One Checking Account Promotion in Austin Texas
Top Reward Checking Account at Fort Morgan State Bank
Competitive 13-Month CD Rate at Amalgamated Bank in CA, NV, NY, NJ & DC - 3rd
What Your Old Series I Savings Bonds Will Be Earning
Competitive 2-Year CD and Money Market Rates at Hyperion Bank in Philadelphia - Local Only
Competitive 9-Month CD Rate at Washington Federal Bank for Savings in Chicago - Local Only
Top 1-Year CD and Money Market Rates at Libertad Bank in Austin Texas - Local Only - 2nd
Treasury Announces New Series I Savings Bond Rate of 4.60%
$180 Checking & Money Market Account Bonus at First Tennessee Bank - Local Only
April 2011
- 30th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for April 30, 2011 - 29th
Five Banks and One Credit Union Closed by Regulators - Update
Survey of the Best Local CD Rates in Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, San Diego and Other Cities
Top Checking Account No Longer Nationally Available at Morrill & Janes Bank - 28th
Best High-Yield Reward Checking Accounts in Florida
Competitive 7-Year CD Rates at BOK Financial Banks in Several States
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Citizens National Bank in Parts of IL & IN - Local Only - 27th
FOMC Statement & Fed News Conference Point to the Same Old Monetary Policy
Salem Five CD and Savings Account Promo Updates
Special 18-Month CD Rate at Altra Federal Credit Union in Parts of WI, MN, TN & TX
Special CD Rates at Sovereign Bank in the Dallas-Fort Worth - Local Only
Top CD and Money Market Rates at The Peoples Bank of Bullitt County in Kentucky - Local Only - 26th
Best Way to Open a CD: Branch or Online?
Competitive Mid-Term CD Rates at MetLife Bank - Available Nationwide - 25th
10 Common Traits of High-Yield Reward Checking Accounts
New High-Yield Savings Account at Randolph Bank Available in Many Southeast States - 23rd
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for April 23, 2011
What Makes a Good Emergency Fund? - 22nd
Survey of the Best Local CD Rates in Boston, Miami, New York, Los Angeles and Other Cities
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at First National Bank in Ohio - Now Limited to Ohio - 21st
More Checking Account Fees at Chase, But Bonuses Are Larger
Competitive CD Rates at Security Service FCU in TX, CO & UT - Local Only
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Union Square Federal Credit Union in Northern Texas - Local Only - 20th
Getting The Most Out of Our Rate Tables
High CD Rates from a Tiny Credit Union - Concerns?
Competitive CD Rates at Veridian Credit Union in Iowa - Local Only - 19th
Best Reward Checking Accounts in Houston and in Texas
Top 5-Year CD Rate at Northfield Savings Bank in Vermont - Local Only - 18th
SmartyPig Savings Account: Gift for Grads & Improvements for Cashing Out Goals
New Long-Term CD Special at SunTrust Bank
CD and Checking Account Specials at Citadel Credit Union in PA - Local Only - 17th
Top Rate for Health Savings Account at The Adirondack Trust Company - Available Nationwide
Top 4-Year CD Rate at Home Loan Investment Bank in Rhode Island - Local Only - 16th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for April 16, 2011
Dividing Your Emergency Savings into Long Term and Short Term - 15th
Six Banks Closed and Two Credit Unions Placed into Conservatorship
New I Bond Rates Will Surpass Short-Term CD Rates
Salem Five Direct Savings Account Promotion - Available Nationwide - 14th
Ally Bank Starts Roll Out of eCheck Deposit for Scanning Checks at Home
$240 Checking Account Promotion at Citizens Bank in Some States
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Civic Bank & Trust in Tennessee - Local Only
Competitive CD Rates at Credit Union of Atlanta - Local Only - 13th
Banks Not Meeting Truth in Savings Act Requirements
Top Money Market & CD Rates at First Peoples Community FCU in Parts of MD, PA & WV
Competitive CD and Savings Account Rates at Cross River Bank in New Jersey - Local Only - 12th
How Much Does FDIC Insurance Cost Consumers?
Help for Savers in This Low Interest Rate Environment - Commentary from Dave Ramsey and Other "Experts"
Top CD and IRA CD Rates at Premier Community Credit Union in California - Local Only
Competitive CD Rates at Broward Bank of Commerce in Florida - Local Only - 11th
Reward Savings Accounts That Complement Reward Checking
Competitive Money Market and CD Rates at Affinity Bank - Georgia Only - 10th
Top Savings Account Rate for New England and New York State
$100 Cash & Flip Video Bonus at Flushing Bank in New York City - Local Only
Competitive 3-Year CD & IRA CD Rate at Mutual Federal Bank in Chicago - Local Only - 9th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for April 9, 2011 - 8th
Two Banks and One Credit Union Closed by Regulators
Review of BankDirect and Its AAdvantage Miles Program
Top CD Rates at Two Small New York City Institutions
Top Reward Checking Account with a Long History in Washington State
Unique Reward Checking Account with a Long History in Florida - 7th
Larger CD Early Withdrawal Penalties
Top 4-Year CD Rate at Family Trust Federal Credit Union in South Carolina - Local Only
CD Specials with Top Rates at Liberty Bank in IA & Southwest FL - Local Only - 6th
BB&T Is Ending Its Free Checking Account
New Higher CD Rates at University FCU in Texas - Easy Membership
Top CD Rates Continue at Industrial Credit Union in MA - Local Only - 5th
Credit Union President Asks Members to Save Their Reward Checking
Competitive CD Rates at Community Bank of Tri-County in Maryland - Local Only
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Cal-Com Federal Credit Union in Texas - Local Only - 4th
Updated Reviews of Top Reward Checking Accounts
Competitive CD Rates Continue at TotalBank in South Florida - Local Only
Checking Bonus and 7-Month CD Special at Members Plus Credit Union in MA - Local Only - 3rd
$150 Checking Account Bonus at M&I Bank in Several States
Special IRA CDs at Affinity Federal Credit Union in New Jersey - 2nd
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for April 2, 2011 - 1st
Navy Federal Raises CD Rates Again - Available Nationwide But Limited Membership
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Home Federal Bank in Louisiana - Local Only
New Higher CD Rates at Bayer Heritage FCU in WV, OH & SC - Local Only
Competitive CD Rates at First Central Savings Bank in New York - Local Only
March 2011
- 31st
Credit Union Increases Early Withdrawal Penalty on Existing CDs - 30th
Ally Bank and ING Direct Working on Remote Deposit Capture
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at BANK'34 in New Mexico - Local Only
Competitive 2-Year CD Rate at Haven Savings Bank in New Jersey - Local Only
Special Long-Term CD Rate at Wildfire Credit Union in Michigan - Local Only - 29th
New Top Savings Account Rates at Tennessee Commerce Bank - Available Nationwide
Top 1-Year CD Rate at Doral Bank Direct
Competitive CD Rates at State Bank of India (California) - Local Only
Special 2-Year CD Rate at Pacific Alliance Bank in Southern California - Local Only - 28th
Important Details of CD Early Withdrawal Penalties
Competitive 5-Year CD Rate at Resurgens Bank in Atlanta - Local Only
Top 4-Year CD and IRA CD Rates at Founders Federal Credit Union in SC/NC - Local Only - 27th
The Highest CD Rates in the Nation at San Antonio Federal Credit Union in Texas - Local Only
Checking Account Promotions at Oritani Bank in New Jersey - Local Only - 26th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for March 26, 2011
The 12 Cents That Will Kill Your Debit Card - 25th
26th Bank Failure of 2011: The Bank of Commerce in Illinois
Are 5% Savings Accounts from Prepaid Card Companies Good Deals?
Top 5-Year CD and IRA CD Rates at Hingham Institution for Savings in MA - Local Only
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at Neches Federal Credit Union in Texas - Local Only - 24th
ING Direct IRA CD Special and Other ING News
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at Garden Savings FCU in New Jersey - Easy Membership - 22nd
Special 19-Month CD Rate at US Bank in Southern California
Competitive CD Rates at Georgia Commerce Bank in Atlanta - Local Only - 21st
The Best CD Rates and the Smallest Early Withdrawal Penalties
Special 2-Year CD & Money Market Rates at Texas Security Bank in Dallas
$100 Checking Account Bonus at Sun National Bank in New Jersey - Local Only - 19th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for March 19, 2011 - 18th
Reviewing the Rate History of Savings Accounts
March Madness 2-Year CD Special with a Top Rate at Civic Bank & Trust in TN - Local Only - 17th
New ATM Fees at Chase and PNC - How It May Affect Your Interest Rates
Incredible Bank's CD Deals Are Over - Best 1-Year CD Rate? - 16th
Other Factors to Consider When Opening an Online Savings Account
Top Savings and Reward Checking Account at Vision Bank in Texas - Local Only
Top 5-Year CD Rate at TDECU in Texas - Local Only - 15th
No Policy Changes But More Inflation Recognition at the FOMC
Special 1-Year & 2-Year CD Rates at Atlas Bank in New York City - Local Only
Amazon Kindle Checking Account Bonus at People's United Bank in the Northeast
New Higher CD Rates at Montauk Credit Union in New York City - Local Only - 14th
Top 4-Year CD Special at UniBank in MA - Local Only
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at Valley National Bank in NJ & NY - 13th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for March 13, 2011
Making Separate Accounts Work as a Married Couple - 12th
Comparing Money Management Software
Regulators Close Two Small Banks in Oklahoma and Wisconsin - 11th
What Separates MasterCard from Visa? - 10th
CD Special and Eligibility Update at Wings Financial Credit Union - 9th
Be Aware When Opening an Account for a "Free Cash Bonus" - 8th
Update on Future PenFed 10-Year CDs
$100 Checking Account Bonus at Urban Trust Bank in FL & DC - Local Only - 7th
Saving for Medical Expenses with an HSA
Special 2-Year & 3-Year CD Rates at Velocity Credit Union in Texas - Easy Membership - 6th
5 Things to Consider Before Combining Finances with Your Partner - 5th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for March 5, 2011 - 4th
Incredible Bank Cuts Checking Account Rates But CD Rates Hold
March Madness CDs and Other Bank Promotions - Good Idea or Unwanted Gimmick?
March Madness 1-Year CD Special at Countryside Federal Credit Union in New York - Local Only
$125 Chase Bonus & Chase Total Checking Account Review - 3rd
Top 30-Month CD Rate at Island FCU in New York - Local Only
CD Specials & a Unique Reward Checking Account at McGraw-Hill FCU in NJ & NY - Limited Membership
Competitive 3-Year CD Rate at Tennessee Commerce Bank - Available Nationwide
High CD & IRA CD Rates with Relationship at First New England Federal Credit Union in CT - Easy Membership - 2nd
Higher Rates for AAA Members at Discover Bank
CD and Savings Account Specials at Start Community Bank in CT - Local Only - 1st
Higher CD & IRA CD Rates at Navy Federal Credit Union - Limited Membership
Higher CD and Reward Checking Account Rates at University of Iowa Community Credit Union - Local Only
February 2011
- 28th
Univest Bonus and Online Checking Account Review
Higher Long-Term CD Rates at Dime Savings Bank - New Trend?
$150 Checking Account Bonus at Associated Bank in Wisconsin, Illinois & Minnesota
Competitive CD Rates at MidFirst Bank in Arizona & Oklahoma - 27th
How To Get More Than 2% Cash Back With Your Credit Cards
Special 5-Year CD Rate at First National Bank of Long Island in New York - Local Only - 26th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for February 26, 2011
Financial Accounts for Minors - 25th
Regulators Close One Bank and One Credit Union
FDIC's Winter 2011 Consumer News: Unlimited FDIC Insurance, Financial Records, College Savings
Update on the BankOn Online Savings Account and Bonus - CO, KS, MO, NE & WY Only
FirstBank Checking Promotion: iPod Touch, Kindle or Garmin Gift - CO, AZ & Part of CA Only
Competitive 3-Year CD Rates at Coast Central Credit Union in California - Local Only - 24th
Best Rates for Business Checking, Savings and Money Market Accounts
High-Yield Reward Checking at Greater Alliance Federal Credit Union in Northern New Jersey - Local Only
Top CD Rates at HAPO Community Credit Union - Washington State Only - 23rd
FDIC's Fourth Quarter Report - Number of Problem Banks Increased to 884
State Farm Bank Update: Special CD Rates & Online Check Deposits
Top 5-Year CD Rate at First Community Credit Union of Houston - Local Only
Special 3-Year CD Rate at United SA Federal Credit Union in San Antonio - Local Only
Special 33-Month CD at Via Credit Union in Indiana - Local Only - 22nd
Review of Some Useful Features of Ally Bank CDs
$100 Checking Account Bonus at Huntington Bank in Some States
Competitive Short-Term CD Rates at Central Bank in Florida - Local Only - 21st
EverBank's MarketSafe Diversified Commodities CD - Is It a Good Deal?
Many May Be Eligible for This Top High-Yield Reward Checking Account
Top Long-Term CD and IRA CD Rates at Aventa Credit Union in Colorado
Special 2-Year CD at North Jersey Community Bank - Local Only - 20th
Do I Have to Pay Taxes on Deposit Account Earnings? - 19th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for February 19, 2011
New ATM Fees for TD Bank Checking Accounts - Tips to Avoid ATM Fees - 18th
Regulators Close Four Banks and One Credit Union
Reward Checking Accounts - What Changes We Might See?
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at American National Bank in Nebraska - Local Only
Higher Long-Term CD Rates at Apple Federal Credit Union - Easy Membership
15-Month IRA CD Special at Dime Savings Bank in New York
18-Month No-Penalty CD at First Virginia Community Bank in DC Metro Area - Local Only - 17th
Another Nationally Available 3.00% 5-Year CD - Kaiser Federal Bank in California - 16th
Best Internet Checking Accounts That Offer Paper Checks
High-Yield Reward Checking with Two Options at PriorityONE Credit Union of Florida - Local Only
Top Long-Term CD Rates at First Federal Savings Bank in Parts of Kentucky & Indiana - 15th
Another High Yield Savings Account is Sold Out - Today's Best Choices?
Competitive 5-Year CD Rate at Bayer Heritage FCU in WV, OH & SC - Local Only
Top 18-Month CD Rate at Security Service FCU in TX & CO - Local Only - 14th
New Competitive 1-Year and 18-Month CD Rates at Incredible Bank - Available Nationwide
No Longer Offered - Competitive Savings Account at Chartway Federal Credit Union - Limited Membership
Top CD Rates Continue at Greater Metro FCU in New York City - Limited Membership
Top Mid-Term CD Rates at Arcadia Credit Union in Wisconsin - Local Only - 13th
Special Checking and 18-Month CD Rates at Flushing Bank in New York - Local Only
Bank of the West's $100 Checking Account Bonus
Hot 1-Year CD Rate at Justice Federal Credit Union - Easy Membership - 12th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for February 12, 2011 - 11th
Regulators Closed Four Banks in Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin and California
What Makes You Love Your Bank?
Update to Velocity Credit Union's 18-Month CD & 5-Year CD Rates
Add-On 5-Year Certificate of Deposit at Inter National Bank in Texas - 10th
DepositAccounts.com Milestone - Tracking Over 2,000 Banks and Credit Unions
Valley National Bank $100 Checking Account Promotion - NY & NJ Only
Competitive 2-Year CD Rate at Atlas Savings in New York City - Local Only
Competitive 5-Year CD Rate Special at Sovereign Bank - Available Natiowide
Checking Account $100 Cash Bonus at Comerica Bank - 9th
How Ally Bank Has the Best CD Rates For Most CD Maturities
The Best Reward Checking Accounts for Large Balances
Special 18-Month CD Rate at The Berkshire Bank in New York City - Local Only
Big CD Rate Increases at Credit Union of Atlanta in Georgia - Local Only - 8th
Review of GiftsforBanking.com CD Special - iPad Valentine Bundle
Top 1-Year & 2-Year CD Rates at The MINT National Bank in Texas - Local Only
Top Long-Term CD Rates at John Marshall Bank in the DC Metro Area - Local Only - 7th
How Rates Have Held up at the Largest Internet Banks - 6th
AmericaNet's Mega Money Market & Rewards Checking are Sold Out
Special CD Rates at Bridgewater Credit Union in MA - Local Only
What’s NOT Protected by FDIC Insurance - 5th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for February 5, 2011 - 4th
Regulators Close Three Banks and One Credit Union
High-Yield Reward Checking at Cooperative Center Federal Credit Union in California - Local Only
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Hancock Bank & Trust in Kentucky
Special IRA CD Rates at United Heritage Credit Union in Texas - Local Only - 3rd
Review of OneWest Bank CD Rates and Terms - Available Nationwide
Competitive CD Rates at E-Central Credit Union in Los Angeles - Easy Membership
Top 5-Year CD and IRA CD Rates at Redstone Federal Credit Union in Alabama - Limited Membership - 2nd
Melrose Credit Union's Competitive CD and IRA CD Rates
Top CD and IRA CD Rates at University of Iowa Community Credit Union - Local Only
Top 9-Month CD Rate Continues at Miami Postal Service Credit Union - Local Only
Competitive 15-Month CD Rate at Greer State Bank in South Carolina - Local Only - 1st
Top CD Rates Continue at Connexus Credit Union - Easy Membership
Competitive Money Market & CD Specials at InsBank in Nashville - Local Only
January 2011
- 31st
Capital One's Online Savings Accounts and Perks for Costco Members - 30th
Convenience Banking: ATMs
CD Special and Top Reward Checking Rate at Foothills Federal Credit Union in California - Local Only
Top 6-Year CD Rate at INOVA FCU in IN, CA & NC - Easy Membership
Short-Term CD Specials at The First State Bank in Oklahoma - Local Only - 29th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for January 29, 2011 - 28th
Four Banks Closed by Regulators with No Buyer for a Colorado Bank
Finding the Best Reward Checking and Savings Account Pair
Special 18-Month CD and IRA CD Rates at Velocity Credit Union in Texas - Easy Membership
Top Reward Checking and Savings Account at First State Bank - Illinois Only - 27th
Top Jumbo Mid-Term CD Rates at USAA Bank - Available Nationwide
Updated Review of Standard Bank's Reward Checking Account - IL & IN Only
$100 Checking Account Bonus at Sound Credit Union - Washington State Only
$100 Checking Account Bonus at AnchorBank in Wisconsin - 26th
Fed Stays the Course with Unanimous Vote
Less-Than-Ideal Features of Ally Bank's Transfer Service
Competitive CD Rates at CNBBankDirect - Available Nationwide - 25th
Update on Alliant Credit Union's Savings and Checking Accounts
Top 20-Month CD Rate and Checking Account Rate at East River Bank in Philly - Local Only
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at First National Bank in Texas - Local Only
Top 15-Month Special CD Rate at US Century Bank in South Florida - Local Only - 24th
Bank President Paints Grim Picture of Reward Checking's Future
Top CD Rates Continue at Digital Credit Union in MA - Easy Membership
Special 35-Month CD Rate Continues at 1st MidAmerica Credit Union in Parts of IL & MO
Amazon Kindle or $125 Bonus at MidFirst Bank in AZ & OK - Local Only - 23rd
Special 39-Month/63-Month CD Package at SunTrust Bank - Available Nationwide
Money Market Account Special at Oritani Bank in New Jersey - Local Only
Special 18-Month & 30-Month CDs at Jefferson Bank in Dallas-Fort Worth - Local Only - 22nd
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for January 22, 2011 - 21st
Is the Demise of Free Checking Imminent?
Four Banks Fail Including United Western Bank in Colorado
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Update on Jeff Davis Bank's Reward Checking and Savings Accounts
Top 5-Year CD Rate at People's Alliance FCU in Miami & New York - Local Only - 20th
More Reviews of Top Reward Checking Accounts
Bonus and Other Checking Account Perks at Community West Credit Union in Michigan - Local Only
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Granite Credit Union in Utah - Local Only
Competitive CD Rates at Ascend FCU in Tennessee - Local Only
High-Yield Reward Checking Account at Resource Bank in Illinois - Local Only - 19th
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Top CD and IRA CD Rates at Security Service FCU in TX & CO - Local Only
Top Reward Checking and CD Rates at Numerica Credit Union in WA & ID - Local Only - 18th
Competitive CD and IRA CD Rates at Nationwide Bank - Nationally Available
$125 Checking Account Bonus at Tower Federal Credit Union in Maryland - Local Only
Top CD and IRA CD Rates at TriStar Bank in Tennessee - Local Only
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at University FCU in Texas - Easy Membership - 17th
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$150 Checking Account Bonus at Flushing Bank in New York City - Local Only
CD and Money Market Specials Continue at Customers Bank in PA, NJ & NY - Local Only - 16th
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Top CD Rate Specials at Texas National Bank - NE Texas Only - 15th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for January 15, 2011 - 14th
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Special 5-Year CD and IRA CD Rate at Kaiser Federal Bank in California
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at TFCU in El Paso - Local Only - 13th
Best Checking Accounts with Focus on Features Rather Than Rates
$300 Checking Account Bonus at HomeStreet Bank in WA, OR & HI - Local Only
Special 15-Month CD Rate at Aspire FCU in NJ, NY, NH and VA
Top CD Rates at MPD Community Credit Union in Nashville - Local Only - 12th
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Update on Salem Five Bank's CD Specials - Available Nationwide - 11th
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Top CD Rates Are Back at Habib American Bank in CA, NY & NJ - Local Only
Special 1-Year CD Rate at South Florida FCU - Local Only - 10th
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Top CD and IRA CD Rates at Hanscom FCU in MA - Easy Membership
Special 30-Month CD Rate at ESB Bank in Pittsburgh - Local Only - 9th
Special 1-Year CD Rate at Equitable Co-operative Bank - MA & NH Only
Top CD and Money Market Rates at General Electric Credit Union in Ohio - Local Only
Expired: $100 Checking Account Bonus at Belmont Savings Bank in MA - Local Only - 8th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for January 8, 2011 - 7th
A Florida Bank and an Arizona Bank Closed by Regulators
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Top CD & Reward Checking Rates at Tinker FCU in Oklahoma - Local Only
Special 14-Month IRA CD at Apple Federal Credit Union - Easy Membership - 6th
BBVA Compass Adds Monthly Fees to Build-to-Order Checking
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Top 7-Year CD Rate at West Town Savings Bank in Illinois
Top Reward Checking and 5-Year CD Rates Continue at RCB Bank in KS & OK - Local Only - 5th
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High CD Rates Continue at the Exclusive Progressive Credit Union in New York City - 4th
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