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Bank Deals Blog - 2012
December 2012
- 31st
Review of the 2012 Bank Failures and Their Effects on Depositors - 30th
Five New Year's Resolutions to Jump Start Your Savings
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending December 30, 2012 - 29th
Survey of the Best CD Rates for December 29, 2012 - 28th
Competitive CD Specials at Fort Knox FCU - Limited to KY, TN & IN
Top 5-Year CD Rate at Monroe Savings Bank in NJ - Local Only - 27th
Replacing Savings Accounts with an Interest Checking Account
Top Short- and Long-Term CD Rates at Mansfield Bank - MA Only - 26th
FNBO Direct Announces Savings Account Rate Increase for New Year - 24th
7 Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes - 23rd
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending December 23, 2012 - 22nd
Survey of the Best CD Rates for December 22, 2012 - 21st
Credit Unions Paying Out 2012 Bonus Dividends - 20th
How Do You Define a Community Bank?
Top CD Rates at Community 1st Credit Union in IA & MO - Local Only - 19th
Forum Highlights: FDIC Reward Checking Rules, New Monthly Fees and More - 18th
Top CD Rates with Flex Options at American United Family Of CU in Utah
Top 14-Month CD Rate and Checking Account Rate at East River Bank in Philly - Local Only - 17th
$100 Checking Bonus & Top Reward Checking at Nassau Educators FCU - Local Only
New 4-Month CD Special at First Entertainment CU - Los Angeles Metro Only - 16th
Should You Buy Your Retirement Home Now – Ready or Not? - 15th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending December 15, 2012 - 14th
One Bank and Two Credit Unions Closed by Regulators
Survey of the Best CD Rates for December 14, 2012
AmericaNet, Redneck and Evantage Banks Reopen Their Reward Checking Accounts
SFGI Direct Savings Account Rate Increase and Review - 13th
Updates to the All-Access Credit Union List
Checking Bonus & Competitive CD Rates at BrightStar Credit Union in South Florida - 12th
FOMC Statement: More Bond Buying & New Unemployment Threshold
Competitive 1-Year CD Rates at Beal Bank in Miami, Phoenix & Other Cities
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Wright-Patt Credit Union in Ohio - 11th
Competitive Reward Checking at Money One FCU - Easy Membership
Top 18-Month CD Rate at TEXAR FCU in Northeast Texas - 10th
Special 12-Month CD Rate at USAlliance FCU - Easy Membership
New Amboy Direct Money Market Promotion for New Jersey Residents - 9th
What to Do About Rising Long Term Care Costs - 8th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending December 8, 2012 - 7th
Survey of the Best CD Rates for December 7, 2012
PINless Debit Card Purchases and Reward Checking Accounts
Top CD Rates at Jefferson Financial CU in Louisiana - Local Only - 6th
Preventing Accounts From Being Labeled Inactive - Review of PenFed's Policy
Higher Special CD Rates at Chartway Federal Credit Union - Easy Membership
Competitive CD Rates at HeritageWest Credit Union in Utah - 5th
FDIC and NCUA Third Quarter Reports & Institution Health Ratings
Special 18-Month CD at Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union in MA & NH - Local Only - 4th
CIT Bank Cuts Savings Account and Achiever CD Rates
Competitive Reward Checking at LegacyTexas Bank - Texas Only - 3rd
PenFed CD Rate Changes - New Top 2- and 3-Year CD Rates
$100 Checking Account Bonus at GTE Financial - Easy Membership - 2nd
What Gen X and Gen Y Can Do to Get Ready for Retirement - 1st
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending December 1, 2012
November 2012
- 30th
Survey of the Best CD Rates for November 30, 2012
Account Application Rejection Due to ChexSystems' FraudFinder
Competitive CD Rates at State Bank of India - Chicago Branch - 29th
Top Short-Term CD Deals at Two All-Access Credit Unions - 28th
Top 5 Reward Checking Accounts in the Nation
Top Money Market & CD Rate Specials at Green Bank - 27th
Gotchas to Avoid When Planning to Close a CD at Maturity
Latest Chase Checking Account Bonus - 26th
Insights into Deposit Growth and Low Rates from Wells Fargo's CEO - 24th
How to Handle a Windfall - 23rd
ING DIRECT's 2012 Black Friday Specials: $125 Electric Orange Bonus - 22nd
Happy Thanksgiving! - 21st
Reward Checking Account Allows Credit Card Instead of Debit Card Purchases
Special 9-Month CD Rate at Xceed Financial Credit Union - Easy Membership - 20th
Insights into ACH Fraud - Punishment of First Bank of Delaware
Another UFB Direct MMA Rate Cut - Future of BofI's Rewards Checking? - 19th
Ally Bank Releases New Version of Mobile Banking with eCheck Deposit
Special 8-Month CD Rate at Digital Federal Credit Union - Easy Membership - 18th
What You Need to Know About Working Past 65 - 17th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending November 17, 2012 - 16th
Hometown Community Bank in Georgia is 50th Bank to Fail This Year
Survey of the Best CD Rates for November 16, 2012
Competitive 1-Year CD Rate at the New Internet Bank ableBanking
Checking Account Bonus of Up to $100 at Amalgamated Bank - 15th
Barclays Surpasses $1 Billion In Deposits For Its Online Savings Accounts And CDs
Top CD Rates at Consumers Credit Union in Michigan - Local Only
Special 1-Year CD Rate at Chartway Federal Credit Union - Easy Membership - 14th
Fed's Yellen Suggests Zero Interest Rates Into 2016
Money Market Special With Rate Guarantee at CrossFirst Bank in KC Metro - Local Only
Checking Account $100 Bonus at First Community Credit Union in Houston - Local Only - 13th
Understanding Deposit Insurance Coverage with Multiple Beneficiaries
New Reward Checking at CBC National Bank in FL, GA & SC
Top 30-Month CD Rate Continues at Navy Army Community Credit Union in Texas - Local Only - 12th
ING DIRECT's 2012 Black Friday Sale Preview
6-Month CD Rate Special at Cambridge Savings Bank - MA Only - 11th
Where to Find Help To Pay for Medical Home Improvements - 10th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending November 10, 2012 - 9th
Survey of the Best CD Rates for November 9, 2012
Incredible Bank's 3-Year Anniversary - Comparing Its Rate History - 8th
Checking Account Rate Special at BrandBank - Available in the Southeast
Top 5-Year Jumbo CD Rate at Pen Air Credit Union - Easy Membership
$150 Checking Account Bonus at AnchorBank in Wisconsin - 7th
ING DIRECT's New Name Will Be Capital One 360
Future of the Fed and Interest Rates in President Obama's Second Term
Salem Five Direct Increases Savings Account Promo Rate
Top IRA CD Rates Continue at State Department FCU in VA - Easy Membership - 6th
Bank Offers Higher Rates For "No Early Withdrawal" CDs - Worthwhile Benefit?
Competitive CD Rates in Southeast & Central Florida at FirstBank - 5th
More Changes Announced for ING DIRECT Customers
Higher CD Rates with Checking at BBVA Compass in Several States
Special 19-Month CD Rate at East Boston Savings Bank - Local Only - 3rd
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending November 3, 2012 - 2nd
2 Banks in Florida and Illinois and a Texas Credit Union Closed by Regulators
Survey of the Best CD Rates for November 2, 2012
Mega Money Market Rate Increasing Later This Month - 1st
Big Rate Increases For Some of PenFed CDs
Treasury Announces New Series I Savings Bond Rate of 1.76%
New-Member Bonus of up to $100 at State Department FCU - Easy Membership
October 2012
- 31st
Another Rate Cut at UFB Direct - Issues To Consider for Rate Chasers
CD Rates Fall But Are Still Competitive at Wings Financial Credit Union - 30th
Small New-Account Bonus for Discover Bank CDs & Savings Account
Competitive CD and Money Market Rates at Flagler Bank in South Florida - Local Only - 29th
New Higher 1-Year Internet CD Rates at Airbanking
Special 18-Month CD Rate in Parts of WI & MN at Superior Choice Credit Union - 28th
Big Banks Continue to Sign On to Pew's Answer to the Transparency Problem - 27th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending October 27, 2012 - 26th
NOVA Bank in Pennsylvania Fails Without a Buyer
Survey of the Best CD Rates for October 26, 2012
ING DIRECT Surprises Some Customers with Account Closures
Mid-Term CD Rate Special at Generations FCU in San Antonio, Texas - 25th
Ally Bank Changes Deposit Agreement Covering CD Early Withdrawals - 24th
FOMC Meeting: Fed Stays the Course
Wells Fargo's Free Credit Score Promo & Other Free Credit Score Options
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Stanford FCU in CA - Easy Membership - 23rd
3 Best Places to Find Free Checking Accounts
Top 18-Month CD Rate at Libertad Bank - Texas Only - 22nd
Money Market & CD Specials at Green Bank in Texas - Local Only
East Boston Savings Bank's $100 Checking Account Promotion - Local Only - 21st
What Seniors Should Know About the Fiscal Cliff - 20th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending October 20, 2012 - 19th
3 Small Banks in Florida and Missouri Closed by Regulators
Survey of the Best CD Rates for October 19, 2012
Ally is Latest Bank to Be Hit by Mideast Cyberattack
Out-of-State Customers Being Kicked Out by Morrill and Janes Bank - 18th
Last Chance for Patelco Credit Union's 7-Year CD
Useful Reward Checking & Savings Combo in Ohio at First Federal Community Bank
2-Year CD Rate Special in MA at Patriot Community Bank - Local Only
Top 1-year CD Rate at Central Missouri Community Credit Union - Local Only - 17th
Higher 30-Month CD Special Rate at Salem Five Direct
$100 Checking Account Bonus at Sandy Spring Bank in MD & VA - 16th
Inflation and Future Series I Savings Bond Rates
$150 Checking Account Bonus at Logix FCU - Easy Membership
Top 5-Year CD Rate at Pinnacle Federal Credit Union in NJ - Easy Membership - 15th
Competitive CD Rates at Citizens State Bank in FL - Online Application
New $200 Checking Account Bonus at Advance Financial in Indiana - Local Only - 14th
Report Finds Some Big Banks Fall Short In Helping Distressed Homeowners - 13th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending October 13, 2012 - 12th
Survey of the Best CD Rates for October 12, 2012
Free Paper Shredding Days Growing Popular at Credit Unions
Top 18-Month CD Rate at Meetinghouse Bank in Boston - Local Only
Competitive CD Rates at Valley Green Bank in Philly - Local Only - 11th
Savings, Checking and CD Account Rates Fall at ING DIRECT
Top CD Rates at SECNY Federal Credit Union in Central New York - 10th
Credit Unions That Offer Smartphone Check Deposit
Special 1-Year & 4-Year CD Rates at Co-Op Credit Union in Wisconsin
Top CD Rates Continue at Progressive Credit Union in New York City - 9th
Deposit-Taking ATMs at Credit Unions and Internet Banks
Top 18-Month & 6-Year CD Rates at Workers Credit Union - MA & NH Only - 8th
Best Checking Accounts Often at Credit Unions - an Update to the All-Access List
Update on TIAA Direct and Its Online Savings Accounts - 7th
How to Save on Dental Care - 6th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending October 6, 2012 - 5th
Survey of the Best CD Rates for October 5, 2012
Using Twitter to Enhance Customer Service from Banks
Top Long-Term CD Rates at S-Bank in MA - Local Only
Deposit Rate Survey and Commentary for October 2012 - 4th
Higher CD Rates But Larger Early Withdrawal Penalty at Nationwide Bank
5-Year CD Rate Special at Randolph Bank & Trust Company in North Carolina
Business Reward Checking Account at Lake City Bank in Indiana - 3rd
More Banks Offering Reward Checking But Is It Still Useful for Savers?
Top CD Rates in Central Indiana at Encompass Credit Union - 2nd
Ally Bank's New Online CD Ladder Tool - CD Ladders Still Useful?
Top 5-Year CD Rate at HEW Federal Credit Union in DC - Local Only - 1st
Higher 18-Month CD Special Rate at Salem Five Direct
Top 5-Year CD Rate at Communitywide Federal Credit Union - Easy Membership
September 2012
- 30th
Americans Reach New Lows in Retirement Readiness - 29th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending September 29, 2012 - 28th
43rd Bank Failure of the Year: First United Bank in Illinois
Survey of the Best CD Rates for September 28, 2012
Middle East Hackers Attack Websites of Wells Fargo, Chase and Other Large Banks
Top 15-Month CD Rates at Security Service FCU in TX, CO & UT - 27th
Discover Bank's Competitive Long-Term CD Rates
Best Reward Checking Account in South Carolina at Greenville Heritage FCU - 26th
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Air Force FCU - Easy Membership
Competitive CD Rates in New York City at LOMTO Federal Credit Union - 25th
ING DIRECT's Merger into Capital One Will Cause FDIC Coverage Changes
Top Reward Checking Account at Community Trust Bank in TX, LA & MS - 24th
Why Savers May See Some Better Deposit Rates in 2013
New-Branch CD Special at Habib American Bank in New Jersey - Local Only - 23rd
How to Protect Your Aging Parents From Financial Abuse - 22nd
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending September 22, 2012 - 21st
Survey of the Best CD Rates for September 21, 2012
Reward Checking Rate Chasing in the Last 3 Years
Top 1-Year CD Rate Special at Florida State Employees FCU - Limited Membership - 20th
Usefulness of Rate Chasing in the Last 3 Years
Competitive CD Rates at Texell Credit Union in Central Texas
Another $150 Checking Account Bonus at KeyBank in Certain States Only - 19th
Credit Unions Offering Virtual Safe Deposit Boxes - 18th
Comparison of Long-Term CD Rates After Early Withdrawal Penalties - September 2012
$100 Checking Account Bonus at Firstmark Credit Union - Easy Membership
CD and Credit Card Specials at Citizens Bank in Several States
Top CD and Money Market Rates at South Florida FCU - Local Only - 17th
Special CD Rate and Other Deals for Navy Federal's Members Appreciation Week
Good Deals at American Airlines Credit Union for Those Who Are Eligible - 16th
What You Need to Know About Social Security Spousal Benefits - 15th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending September 15, 2012 - 14th
42nd Bank Failure of the Year: Truman Bank of Missouri
Survey of the Best CD Rates for September 14, 2012
Fed Actions and Their Effects on CD Rates - 13th
FOMC Statement: QE3 Launched, Low-Rate Guidance Pushed Out to Mid-2015
Best Bank Bonuses That Are Scheduled to Expire Soon
Review of the Latest Citibank Checking Account Bonuses and Fees - 12th
Best Deals Often at Credit Unions - an Update to the All-Access List
Reward Checking and Savings Accounts at Southbridge Savings Bank in MA and Parts of CT and RI
Competitive 34-Month CD Rate at Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union - 11th
Top 5-Year CD Rate at Eli Lilly Federal Credit Union - Easy Membership
Very Competitive Mid-Term CD Rates for 11 States at MidFirst Direct
$100 Checking Account Bonus at MidFirst Bank in OK & AZ - 10th
Top CD Rates at Doral Bank Direct - Nationally Available
Updated Review of Treynor State Bank's Reward Checking Account - Now Available in Many States
Higher Special 3-Month CD Rate at HomeBanc - Florida Only
Checking Bonus and CD Promo at Members Plus Credit Union - MA Only - 9th
How to Care for a Parent With Dementia at Home - 8th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending September 8, 2012 - 7th
One Small Minnesota Bank Closed by Regulators
Survey of the Best CD Rates for September 7, 2012
Competitive Reward Checking Account at First Tech Federal Credit Union - 6th
Newly Competitive 1-Year & 2-Year CD Rates at AloStar Bank of Commerce
CD Rates at Connexus Credit Union Are Competitive Again - Easy Membership
Deposit Rate Survey and Commentary for September 2012 - 5th
UFB Direct Cuts Money Market Rate - Best Option for Savers?
Competitive Reward Checking Accounts at Cole Taylor Bank - Illinois Only
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Cole Taylor Bank in Illinois
$100 Checking Account Bonus at ONB Bank & Trust in Oklahoma - 4th
CD Rates Fall at Navy Federal But Remain Competitive
New Reward Checking & Savings Accounts at Roundbank - MN Only - 3rd
Should You Refinance in Retirement? - 2nd
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending September 2, 2012 - 1st
Survey of the Best CD Rates for September 1, 2012
August 2012
- 31st
Ally Bank Increases Its Savings & Money Market Account Rate
Another Money Market Rate Increase at Sallie Mae Bank
Top Short-Term CD Rates at CapitalSource Bank in California
Competitive Short-Term CD Rates at Beal Bank in Las Vegas & SoCal - 30th
Free Checking That May Not Be Free For You
New Reward Checking Account at Sycamore Bank in Memphis Metro Area
Top 5-Year CD Rate at Arizona Federal Credit Union - 29th
Salem Five Direct's New Savings Account & CD Promotions - 28th
FDIC's Second Quarter Report & Bank Health Ratings
Competitive 14-Month CD Rate at HarborOne Credit Union in MA
South Florida Savings & CD Deals at Biscayne Bank - Local Only - 27th
Capital One Bank's Checking Promo with a 12-Month Rate Guarantee
Top 2-Year CD Rate at NexBank - 26th
Is a Senior Checking Account a Good Deal? - 25th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending August 25, 2012 - 24th
Survey of the Best CD Rates for August 24, 2012
Another Rate Increase at American Express Bank - 23rd
The Best Free Internet Checking Accounts
Top 5-Year CD Rate at Pen Air Credit Union - Easy Membership - 22nd
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at Resource One Credit Union in Texas
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Dover Federal Credit Union in Delaware
New Reward Checking Account at Mountain Valley Bank in TN - 21st
Differences Between Ally Bank's Savings and Money Market Accounts
Checking Account Promotion at Salal Credit Union - Washington State Only - 20th
Remaining Large Banks Still Offering 2-Percent CDs
Competitive CD Rates at Empower Federal Credit Union in New York - 19th
What You Need to Know About Revocable Living Trusts - 18th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending August 18, 2012 - 17th
Survey of the Best CD Rates for August 17, 2012
Evantage Bank Is Accepting New Customers Again for its Money Market Account
Top 2-Year & 3-Year CD Rates at Doral Bank NY - Local Only - 16th
FDIC's Consumer News: Tips on Debit Cards, Deposit Insurance & Account Co-owners
Top Bump-Up CD Rates at Idaho Central Credit Union - Local Only
New CD Rate Specials at University of Iowa Community Credit Union - Local Only - 15th
New 7-Year CD Rate Leader at Northrop Grumman FCU - Easy Membership
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Police & Fire Federal Credit Union - PA Only
Personal & Business Checking Bonuses at South Shore Savings Bank - MA Only - 14th
Wilshire State Bank's Installment Savings Account Remains A Good Deal
$150 Checking Account Bonus at Liberty Bank for Savings in Illinois - Local Only - 13th
BancVue Offering Free Gas to Promote Kasasa and Reward Checking
$125 Checking Account Bonus at Liberty Bank in Missouri - Local Only - 12th
How to Protect Your Money in Divorce - 11th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending August 11, 2012 - 10th
Survey of the Best CD Rates for August 10, 2012
Benefits of Short-Term CDs Over Money Market Accounts? - 9th
Higher CD Rates at Privately Insured Credit Unions
Competitive 5-Year CD Rate at Mid American Credit Union in Kansas
Top CD Rates at Cecil Bank in Maryland - Local Only - 8th
Useful CD Tip: Partial Early Withdrawal Without a Penalty
Deposit Rate Survey and Commentary for August 2012 - 7th
Comparison of Long-Term CD Rates After Early Withdrawal Penalties - August 2012 - 6th
Another Money Market Rate Hike at UFB Direct
Rate History of UFB Direct, CIT Bank, Incredible Bank & Other Top Internet Accounts
$100 Checking Account Promotion at First Midwest Bank - 5th
Could You Get Stuck With Your Parent's Nursing Home Bill? - 4th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending August 4, 2012 - 3rd
One Illinois Bank & One Wisconsin Credit Union Closed by Regulators
Survey of the Best CD Rates for August 3, 2012
Another Internet Money Market Account Tops 1.00%
$200 Checking Account Bonus at Taunton FCU in MA - Local Only - 2nd
BancVue's New Campaign to Expand Kasasa and Reward Checking - 1st
FOMC Statement: No Policy Changes, Door Open for More Action
PenFed Slashes its Long-Term CD Rates
Top 3-Year CD Rate Continues at EBSB Direct - New England and NY Only
July 2012
- 31st
Bank of the West's $150 & $200 Checking Account Bonuses - Certain States Only
Bank of America's New Checking Account Bonuses - $200, $100 & $75 Based on Your State
Regions Bank's $125 Checking Account Bonus in Several States - 30th
Review of Some Brokered CD Rates and Features - 29th
Is a Prepaid Funeral For You? - 28th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending July 28, 2012 - 27th
One Small Georgia Bank Closed by Regulators
Survey of the Best CD Rates for July 27, 2012
6 Reward Checking Accounts with Yields of at least 3.00%
Competitive CD & Reward Checking Rates at Shell FCU in Houston - 26th
Top Long-Term CD Rates in El Paso at One Source Federal Credit Union
Competitive CD Rates in Parts of MA & NH at Merrimack Valley Federal Credit Union - 25th
Melrose Credit Union's 5-Year CD Rate Drops below 2.00%
Last Chance for 2 Percent CDs? What I Found at Bank of America - 24th
$200 Checking Account Bonus at Northwest FCU - Easy Membership
Competitive CD Rates at National Bank of Kansas City - 23rd
TIAA Direct Stops Accepting New Customers
Big Increase in iGObanking.com's Early Withdrawal Penalty
Selling SmartyPig to Other Banks - 22nd
How to Avoid Bank Fees - 21st
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending July 21, 2012 - 20th
5 Banks in Georgia, Florida, Illinois & Kansas Closed by Regulators
Survey of the Best CD Rates for July 20, 2012
FNBO Direct Offers Another Savings Account Promotion to Existing Customers
Updated Checking & Money Market Account Promotion at Doral Bank NY - 19th
CFPB's Action Against Capital One and a Look at CFPB's Complaint Database - 18th
Patelco Credit Union Launches Online Check Deposit Service
Top Rate Guarantee on Flushing Bank Checking Account in NY
Top Long-Term CD Rates in Washington DC Metro Area at Constellation FCU - 17th
Senator Questions Bernanke about Gauging the Costs of QE3
New Competitive CD Rates at iGObanking.com
15-Month Special CD Rate at TCF Bank - CO & AZ Only - 16th
5 Important Things for Consumers to Know About the Credit Card Fee Settlement
15-Month CD Special at USAmeriBank in Tampa - Local Only
Hot Money Market Special at Noah Bank in NY, NJ & PA - Local Only - 15th
10 Ways to Generate Extra Cash in Retirement - 14th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending July 14, 2012 - 13th
One Small Missouri Bank is Closed by Regulators
Survey of the Best CD Rates for July 13, 2012
Deposit Rate Survey and Commentary for July 2012
Reward Checking Account at Capital Educators FCU - Easy Membership - 12th
Top 30-Month CD Rate Continues at Astoria Federal Savings - Available Nationwide
Top 7-Year CD Rate at Dime Savings Bank - Available Nationwide - 11th
Competitive 6-Year CD Rate Continues at Third Federal
Top Mid-Term CD Rates at Sandia Laboratory FCU in CA & NM - Easy Membership - 10th
PNC Increases Checking Account Bonus to $150, But Beware of Fees
Top Rate on a 17-Month CD Special at Sovereign Bank in Texas - Local Only
Rare Reward Checking Rate Hike at Advantis Credit Union in Oregon - 9th
New Competitive 5-Year CDs at CIT Bank
Higher 5-Year CD Rate at GiftsforBanking.com - Does Gift Make it Worthwhile? - 8th
How to Transition Back to Work in Retirement - 7th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending July 7, 2012 - 6th
One Small Georgia Bank is Closed by Regulators
Survey of the Best CD Rates for July 6, 2012
New Internet Bank Differentiates Itself Through Charities
Top Special CD Rates at Members Cooperative Credit Union in MN - 5th
Fast Transfers Between Accounts at Different Credit Unions Using Sprig
One Year Anniversary of Bank of Internet USA's Rewards Checking
Special 19-Month CD Rate at Xceed Financial Credit Union - Easy Membership
Top CD Rates in Washington State at HAPO Community Credit Union - 3rd
Top CD Rates at Security Service FCU in TX, CO & UT - 2nd
Top 59-Month CD Rate at Fort Knox Federal Credit Union - Easy Membership
Fourth of July 3-Month CD Special at XCEL FCU - Easy Membership - 1st
How to Price Shop for Medical Care
June 2012
- 30th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending June 30, 2012
ING DIRECT's Financial Independence Days Sale Begins - 29th
Survey of the Best CD Rates for June 29, 2012
TCF Bank Brings Back Free Checking
$100 Checking Account Bonus at First Trade Union Bank - 28th
Have You Opened a New Internet Savings Account in 2012?
Updated Review of Centera Bank's Reward Checking Account - Kansas Only
Top CD & IRA CD Rates at Navigator Credit Union in AL & MS - Local Only - 27th
Updated Review of Heritage Bank's Reward Checking Account
Top CD & IRA CD Rates at State Department FCU in VA - Easy Membership
Competitive 5-Year CD Rate at SCE Federal Credit Union in CA & NV - 26th
UFB Direct Raises Money Market Account Rate
Top CD Rates Continue at San Antonio Federal Credit Union in Texas - Local Only - 25th
ING DIRECT's 2012 Financial Independence Day Sale
Reward Checking Rate Increase at Appalachian Community FCU in VA & TN - 24th
What You Need to Know About Target Date Funds - 23rd
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending June 23, 2012 - 22nd
Survey of the Best CD Rates for June 22, 2012
Checking Account Disclosure at Some Banks Require Customers To Pay All Costs in Legal Disputes - 19th
Will We See More Accommodation from the Fed?
SmartyPig Savings Account Yield Increases to 1.00%
Best Liquid Account? Money Market, Savings or Checking Account - 18th
Internet Banks With Small ACH Transfer Limits
PenFed's New ACH Online Transfer Service
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at The MINT National Bank in Texas - Local Only - 17th
8 Ways to Cut Costs in Retirement - 16th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending June 16, 2012 - 15th
3 Banks Closed by Regulators in Florida, Georgia and Tennessee
Survey of the Best CD Rates for June 15, 2012
Updated Comparison of Internet Checking Accounts at Ally Bank and ING DIRECT - 14th
Top Reward Checking & Savings Account at BankFirst Financial Services
$200 Bonus at ShareBuilder for New Brokerage Account - 13th
Top 5-Year CD Rate at State Bank of India New York
Checking Account & CD Promotions at Sovereign Bank - 12th
Federal Reserve Study Shows Big Declines in Retirees' Income
Competitive 5-Year CD Rate at Habib American Bank in CA, NY & NJ - Local Only
Competitive 5-Year CD & Savings Account Rates at Quaint Oak Bank - PA Only - 11th
Online Transfer Service Now Available to CIT Bank Savings Account Customers
Top Reward Checking at Eagle Bank and Trust Company of Missouri - Local Only
Competitive 5-Year CD Rate at Mountain American Credit Union in UT, NV, NM & AZ
$100 Checking Account Bonus at Mountain America Credit Union in UT, AZ, NV & NM - 10th
What You Need to Know About Long-Term Care Insurance - 9th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending June 9, 2012 - 8th
4 Banks Closed by Regulators in Oklahoma, Illinois and in the Carolinas
Survey of the Best CD Rates for June 8, 2012
Capital One Direct Points New Customers to ING DIRECT
Amboy Direct Savings & Money Market Promotions for NJ Residents
Deposit Rate Survey and Commentary for June 2012 - 7th
Top Savings & Money Market Rates with Rate Guarantees
Top Indiana Reward Checking Account at State Bank of Lizton - Local Only - 6th
Competitive Money Market Rate at Acacia Federal Savings Bank
Rewards Checking & Savings Accounts at Chicopee Savings Bank in MA - Local Only
Competitive 5-Year CD Rate at Dade County FCU in Florida - Local Only
$100 Gift Card Checking Bonus at Citadel Credit Union in PA - Local Only - 5th
Comparison of Long-Term CD Rates After Early Withdrawal Penalties
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at American Eagle Bank of Chicago - Local Only
CD, Savings & Checking Promotion at HomeBanc - Florida Only - 4th
EverBank Raises 6-Month Intro Rate on Its Checking & Money Market Accounts
Competitive CD Rates at BBVA Compass in Several States - 3rd
Should You Switch to a Brokerage Checking Account? - 2nd
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending June 2, 2012 - 1st
Two Credit Unions in Illinois & California Liquidated by Regulators
Survey of the Best CD Rates for June 1, 2012
Minimum Reward Checking Rate For It To Be Worthwhile?
Reward Checking & Savings Account at Legence Bank That Are Mostly Available Nationwide
Top 5-Year CD Rate at CorePlus FCU in Connecticut - Local Only
$100 Checking Account Bonus at AnchorBank in Wisconsin - Local Only
May 2012
- 31st
American Express Bank Increases Savings Account Rate
RMB Special CD Rates at Bank of China, New York Branch - 30th
UFB Direct Launches Money Market Savings Account with a Top Rate
$100 VISA Rewards Card Checking Bonus at Salem Five Direct
Special CD Rates at Workers Credit Union - MA & NH Only
Top 1-Year & 15-Month CD Rates at Libertad Bank - Texas Only - 29th
Best Bank Accounts for a Future of Uncertain Interest Rates
$100 Checking Account Bonus at Pinnacle Bank - NE, KS, MO, WY & CO Only
$100 Checking Account Bonus at Sun National Bank in New Jersey
Competitive Savings Account Rate at Sun National Bank in NJ
Reward Checking Account with a 1-Year Rate Guarantee at Crescent CU in MA
Competitive Add-On 5-Year CD at America First Credit Union in UT & NV - 27th
Saving Sooner Rather Than Later Is Best for Reaching Your Retirement Goals - 26th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending May 26, 2012 - 25th
Survey of the Best CD Rates for May 25, 2012
Giving Digital Savings Bonds as Gifts
$150 Checking Account Promotion at NuVision Federal in SoCal - Local Only - 24th
FDIC's First Quarter Report & Bank Health Ratings
Used to Give Savings Bonds as Gifts? Consider SmartyPig Gift Cards
Reward Checking and Savings Accounts at First Utah Bank
Concerns about FDIC Restricting Reward Checking Accounts
Competitive 3-Year & 5-Year CD Rates at Union Bank - OR & WA Only - 23rd
Money Market Rate Leaders with Some History - 22nd
Competitive Business Checking Accounts at BofI Federal Bank
Updated Review of TwinStar Credit Union's Accelerator Checking
Top CD Rates Continue at Sea Comm Federal Credit Union in NY - Local Only - 21st
FDIC's Consumer News: Tips on Buying a Bank CD
Top CD Rates at University of Iowa Community Credit Union - Local Only
Checking & Money Market Account Bonuses of up to $225 at Citizens Bank in Some States - 19th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending May 19, 2012
What You Need to Know About Health Savings Accounts - 18th
An Alabama Bank and a Wisconsin Credit Union Closed by Regulators
Survey of the Best CD Rates for May 18, 2012
Best CD Rates at Credit Unions & an Update to the All-Access List
Checking and CD Deals at Service Credit Union - Limited Membership - 17th
Top 5-Year CD Rate at The National Republic Bank of Chicago - Nationally Available
Rockland Direct's Competitive Money Market Account - New England Only
Checking Account Bonuses of Up to $100 at Webster Bank in NY, MA, RI and CT - 16th
Checking & Money Market Account Specials at Doral Bank NY
Where Do You Keep Your Valuables? Safe Deposit Box, Home Safe?
Top Mid-Term & Long-Term CD Rates at Crescent Bank & Trust in Louisiana - 15th
CIT Bank Raises Savings Account and CD Rates
Ally Financial Mortgage Unit's Bankruptcy and Its Impact to Ally Bank
Top 5-Year CD Rates at Fairwinds Credit Union in Central Florida - 14th
Do CD Ladders Still Make Sense?
Updated Review of Lake Michigan Credit Union's Max Checking - 12th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending May 12, 2012
Are You Ready to Retire? - 11th
Survey of the Best CD Rates for May 11, 2012
Special 5-Year & 30-Month CD Rates at Valley National Bank in NY - Local Only
Note About the NCUA Website Changes
Special 29-Month CD at Hughes Federal Credit Union in Tucson - Easy Membership
Top Mid-Term & Long-Term CD Rates at Via Credit Union in Indiana - 10th
Competitive 1-Year & 3-Year CD Rates at Doral Bank Direct
Updated Review of North Country Savings Bank's Advantage Checking Account
Top 5-Year CD Rates at Astera Credit Union in Michigan - Easy Membership
Top Step-Up 5-year CD Rate at Vantria Federal Credit Union in Virginia
Competitive 4-Year CD Rate at Coronado First Bank in San Diego - Local Only - 9th
Forum Tips and a Thank You to the Forum Members
Chase Checking $200 Bonus, But Beware of Monthly Fees
Competitive Reward Checking Account at Del-One Federal Credit Union - 8th
Why Some Checking Accounts Have Higher Rates Than Savings Accounts
5 Top Long-Term CD Rates After Early Withdrawal Penalties - 7th
Barclays Officially Launches Its New Internet Bank
New $100 Checking Account Bonus at BBVA Compass But Beware of Fees
Top Checking & CD Rates at F&A Federal Credit Union in California - Limited Membership
Deposit Rate Survey and Commentary for May 2012 - 5th
How to Cut Health Care Costs in Retirement
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending May 5, 2012 - 4th
Security Bank, N.A. in Florida is 23rd Bank Failure This Year
Survey of the Best CD Rates for May 4, 2012
Competitive Checking Account Rate at Acacia Federal Savings Bank
Amboy Direct Savings Account Promotion for New Customers
PNC Virtual Wallet with Performance Spend, $100 Bonus But Beware of Fees - 3rd
Deciding Between Short-Term and Long-Term CDs
Updated Review of Connexus Credit Union's Xtraordinary & MyRewards Checking - 2nd
Top CD Rates at Wings Financial Credit Union - Limited Membership
Competitive Mid-Term CD Rates at First Republic Bank in Several States - 1st
Treasury Announces New Series I Savings Bond Rate of 2.20%
Ally Bank Launches Mobile Banking & Reports on Deposit Growth
New CD Rates and Tiers at Navy Federal Credit Union - Limited Membership
April 2012
- 30th
Best Ways to Deposit Cash Into an Internet Bank Account
Updated Review of Provident CU's Super Reward Checking Account
Competitive CD Rates in Georgia at Atlanta Postal Credit Union - 28th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending April 28, 2012 - 27th
5 Banks in Maryland, Minnesota, South Carolina & California Closed by Regulators
Survey of the Best CD Rates for April 27, 2012
Melrose Credit Union CD Rates Fall But Remain Competitive
Top 5-year CD Rate in Philadelphia at Ukrainian Selfreliance FCU - 26th
ING Direct Launches CheckMate for Online Check Deposit
Competitive CD Rates at Pen Air Credit Union - Easy Membership
New Reward Checking Account at Northwest Resource Credit Union in Oregon
$150 Checking Account Bonus at North Shore Bank in Wisconsin - 25th
FOMC Statement Remains the Same, Rate Forecasts Slightly More Hawkish
Ally Bank's Loyalty Rewards Program for CD Renewals
Special 6-Month CD Rate at Texas Security Bank in Dallas - Local Only
Another Special 3-Month CD Rate at Homebanc - Florida Only - 24th
Woman Has Success in Closing Zombie Bank Account Thanks to CFPB
Bank of America Advertising a $100 Checking Account Bonus - 23rd
Capital One Moving Customers Out of Free Checking Accounts
$100 Checking Account Promotion at Susquehanna Bank in Parts of PA, MD, NJ & WV Only
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Space City Credit Union in Houston - 21st
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending April 21, 2012
What to Do If You Find Yourself Suddenly Single in Retirement - 20th
One Small New Jersey Bank Closed by the OCC
Survey of the Best CD Rates for April 20, 2012
The Evolution of Reward Checking and Kasasa
Top 5-Year CD Rate at Affinity Plus FCU in Minnesota - Easy Membership - 19th
Credit Unions That Offer Top Rates on Health Savings Accounts
Competitive 5-Year CD Rate at Jacksonville Bank - Available Nationwide - 18th
Competitive CD & IRA CD Rates at Island FCU in New York
BB&T Checking Account Bonus But Beware of Monthly Fees - 17th
40 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Bank
Confirming that TIAA Direct Accounts Are FDIC Insured
Top CD Rates with Liquid Features at United Federal Credit Union in Several States
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at First Florida Credit Union - 16th
Top 7-Year CD Rate at Patelco Credit Union - Easy Membership
Top 1-Year & 2-Year CD Rates at AloStar Bank of Commerce - Available Nationwide - 15th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending April 15, 2012 - 14th
Survey of the Best CD Rates for April 14, 2012 - 13th
Are Public Banks The Next Big Thing in Banking?
Another Good Deal for I Bonds As Compared to CDs - 12th
Top CD & IRA CD Rates at Navy Federal - Limited Membership - 11th
Review of Scottrade Bank Free Checking Account
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Bay Area Credit Union in Ohio - Local Only - 10th
Update on TIAA Direct and Its Savings Account
Special CD Rates at Endura Federal FCU in Minnesota
New Reward Checking Account at UniBank for Savings in MA, CT & RI - 9th
Best Liquid Options for Your Money That You Want to Keep Safe - 7th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending April 7, 2012
Are You Ready for an Overseas Retirement Adventure? - 6th
Survey of the Best CD Rates for April 6, 2012
Finding Your Bank or Credit Union in the Rate Tables
Top CD Rates at McGraw-Hill Federal Credit Union - Easy Membership - 5th
NCUA's Interest Rate Concerns and Possible Impact to Savers
Rates Down But Still Competitive at General Electric CU in Ohio
CD Rates Fall But Remain Competitive at Dept. of Commerce FCU in DC - 4th
Deposit Rate Survey and Commentary for April 2012
Competitive CD Rates at Michigan State University FCU - Easy Membership
Checking Account Bonus at BOKF Divisions in TX, CO, AZ & KS - 3rd
CIT Bank Launches an Internet Savings Account
Competitive 5-Year CD at Kitsap Credit Union in Washington State - 2nd
Rates Fall But Are Still Competitive at Alliant Credit Union
Petition for Fair Interest Rates on Our Savings
March 2012
- 31st
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending March 31, 2012
Is a Reverse Mortgage Ideal for Your Retirement Rescue? - 30th
One Michigan Bank & One North Carolina Credit Union Closed by Regulators
Survey of the Best CD Rates for March 30, 2012 - 29th
Top Reward Checking Accounts at Credit Unions
Competitive CD Rates at Transportation FCU - Limited Membership - 28th
Banks That Give Certainty About CD Early Withdrawals
Competitive 5-Year CD Rate at Bank of the West in Some States - 27th
Automatic Renewals Can Be Costly for CD Investors
Kindle Fire Checking Promotion at Continental Bank in Philadelphia - Local Only
Top 5-Year CD Rate in St. Louis at Alliance Credit Union - Local Only
Higher CD Rates in Florida at City County Credit Union - 26th
The $250,000 Standard Maximum Deposit Insurance Amount is Permanent - 24th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending March 24, 2012
Medicare Myths - 23rd
Two Banks and One Credit Union Closed by Regulators
Survey of the Best CD Rates for March 23, 2012
New Internet Bank with Savings Account and CDs Launched by Barclays - 22nd
Updated Comparison of Top Long-Term CD Rates After Early Withdrawal Penalties
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates in Ohio at Wayne Savings - Local Only - 21st
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Air Academy Federal Credit Union
Competitive 5-Year CD Rate at Miami Postal Service Credit Union - Local Only - 20th
Another Case of Customers Kicked Out of Their Reward Checking Accounts
Amazon Kindle Checking Account Bonus at Washington Federal in Some Western States
Top 6-Month CD Rate at Quabbin Online Credit Union in MA - Local Only - 19th
Bank of the West's Checking Account Bonus - Certain States Only
Competitive CD Rates at Agriculture FCU - Easy Membership - 17th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending March 17, 2012
What to Do When Retirement Comes Early - 16th
Survey of the Best CD Rates for March 16, 2012
Competitive 7-Year CD Rates at Northrop Grumman FCU - Easy Membership
New Reward Checking Account at 1st United Bank - MN Only - 15th
Impact of Ally's Stress Test Failure on Ally Bank? - 14th
Fed Holds Steady, No Change to Late-2014 Zero Rate Pledge - 13th
Flexible CDs and Savings Accounts with Rate Guarantees
Top Mid-Term CD Rates at First Central Credit Union in Texas - Local Only - 12th
Bonus & Top Checking Rate at Columbia Bank - New Jersey Only
March Madness 1-Year Certificate Special at Countryside FCU in New York - Local Only
Special 16-Month CD Rate at Texas Security Bank in Dallas - Local Only - 10th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending March 10, 2012
With New Big Bank Fees, Is a Community Bank Right for You? - 9th
One Chicago Bank Closed by Regulators, FDIC Unable to Find Buyer
Survey of the Best CD Rates for March 9, 2012
Misconceptions and Facts about the FDIC and NCUA - 8th
Harsh Early Withdrawal Penalties at Some Banks & Credit Unions
Competitive CD & IRA CD Rates in Southern California at CBC FCU
$77 Checking Account Bonus at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union - Local Only - 7th
Cash-Back Bonus Changes at PerkSreet Financial
Special CDs with Competitive Rates at Northpointe Bank
$150 Checking Account Bonus at Flushing Bank in New York City - Local Only - 6th
Deposit Rate Survey and Commentary for March 2012
EverBank Brings Back Money Market & Checking Intro Rate Special
Top 5-Year CD & IRA CD Rates at Denver Community Credit Union - Local Only
Competitive CD & IRA CD Rates at Pacific Marine Credit Union in SoCal - 5th
CFPB Expanding to Include Checking & Savings Account Complaints
Competitive CD Rates at Justice Federal Credit Union - 3rd
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending March 3, 2012
Why a Traditional IRA Might Not Be Worth the Last Minute Tax Savings - 2nd
One Small Georgia Bank Closed by Regulators
Survey of the Best CD Rates for March 2, 2012
CD Rates Drop at PenFed, But They Remain Competitive
Bernanke Suggests 90% of Savers Benefit from Low Rates
Bank of America's Checking Account Fees in the News Again - 1st
Competitive CD Rates at Third Federal in FL & OH - Available Nationwide
IRA CD Specials at Dime Savings Bank in New York - Available Nationwide
February 2012
- 29th
FDIC Forces Another Bank To Slash Its Reward Checking Rate - 28th
FDIC's Fourth Quarter Report & Our Health Ratings
Competitive 6-Year CD Rate at SunTrust Bank - Available Nationwide
Top 1-Year CD Rate in Michigan at Post Community Credit Union
Top CD Rates in MA & NH at Merrimack Valley Federal Credit Union - Local Only - 27th
Comparing Top Long-Term CD Rates After Early Withdrawal Penalties
Competitive 5-Year CD Rate in Southern California at Clearpath Credit Union
Top Mid-Term CD Rates at Start Community Bank - Connecticut Only - 25th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending February 25, 2012
What the New 401(k) Rules Mean for You - 24th
Two Banks Closed by Regulators, FDIC Unable to Find Buyer for One
Survey of the Best CD Rates for February 24, 2012
FDIC's Consumer News: Tips for Small Businesses & Consumers Denied Checking Accounts
$120 Checking Account Bonus at Bank Mutual - Wisconsin Only - 23rd
Another Rate Cut at UFB Direct - Lessons for Rate Chasers?
Top 1-Year IRA CD Rate in Florida at City County Credit Union
Kindle Fire Checking Bonus at Fulton Financial Family of Banks in VA, MD, DE, PA & NJ - Local Only - 22nd
ING Direct Reveals More News on Its Acquisition by Capital One
Special Savings & CD Rates at Lyon National Bank in New York - Local Only - 21st
Ally Bank Offers Free Anti-Malware Software
Bank Deals Continue at Morrill & Janes Bank - MO & KS Only - 20th
TIAA-CREF Launches New Internet Bank with Top Savings Account Rate - 18th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending February 18, 2012 - 17th
Survey of the Best CD Rates for February 17, 2012
Another Nationally Available Reward Checking Account
Top Checking Bonus & CD Rates at American Heritage FCU in Philly
Competitive CD Rates at Texas Brand Bank in Dallas Metro - Local Only - 16th
Can Reward Checking Remain a Good Alternative to Internet Banks?
Top CD & IRA CD Rates at Northwest Federal Credit Union - Easy Membership
Competitive 5-Year CD & IRA CD Rates at Actors FCU - Limited Membership - 15th
Fed Approves Capital One's Acquisition Of ING Direct
Top CD Rates at Charleston Area Credit Union - Local Only
Top 2-Year IRA CD Rate in New York City at Atlas Bank - Local Only - 14th
More Publicity on CEFCU's CD Early Withdrawal Penalty Change
Competitive CD Rates at Clinton Savings Bank - MA Only
Top CD Rates at Afena Federal Credit Union in Indiana - Local Only - 13th
Presidents' Day CD Special at Capitol Federal Savings Bank - KS Only
CD & Money Market Specials at American Bank of Missouri - Local Only
Special 5-Year CD with a Top Rate But with a Catch at Belmont Savings Bank - MA Only - 11th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending February 11, 2012
Does an Annuity Belong in Your Retirement Portfolio? - 10th
Two Banks in Illinois & Indiana Closed by Regulators
Survey of the Best CD Rates for February 10, 2012
TD Ameritrade Online Cash Services Account & Bonus Review
Top Savings Account Rate in Texas at Collin Bank - Local Only - 9th
Top CD Rates at State Bank of India - NYC & Chicago Branches
Double Check Your Ally Bank CD Interest
Top CD Rates at Dupaco Community Credit Union in Parts of IA, IL & WI - Local Only - 8th
Senator Asks Bernanke About Savers Being Punished
Competitive CD Rates at Quontic Bank in New York - Local Only - 7th
Competitive 5-Year CD Rate at BBVA Compass in Several States
Top CD Rates in Los Angeles at Schools Federal Credit Union - 6th
Two Credit Unions Switch to Private Deposit Insurance - 4th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending February 4, 2012
How to Retire Early - 3rd
Survey of the Best CD Rates for February 3, 2012
Review of AmTrustDirect's Premium e-Money Market Account
Special 13-Month CD at Community Trust Bank in Parts of TX, LA & MS - Local Only - 2nd
Bernanke Tries to Justify Zero Interest Rate to House Committee
Beware of CD Alternatives Being Pushed By Banks
Top 3 Reward Checking Accounts Available Nationwide
Top 3-Year CD Rate at Leominster Credit Union in MA - Local Only - 1st
Another Salem Five Direct Savings Account Promotion - Available Nationwide
Republic Bank Slashes Rates on Tennessee Commerce Bank CDs
January 2012
- 31st
When Do CD Rates No Longer Matter?
Checking Account Rate Deal at Cardinal Bank in VA, MD & DC - Local Only
Can New-Account Bonuses at Chase & Other Banks Help in This Rate Environment? - 30th
Occasional Brokered CD Rate Deals - 28th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending January 28, 2012
Strategy Secrets of Extreme Savers - 27th
Four Banks in Florida, Tennessee & Minnesota Closed by Regulators
Survey of the Best CD Rates for January 27, 2012
Can Reward Checking Account Rates Hold Up?
Raising Awareness of the Effects of the Fed's Policies
Top CD Rates in Houston Continue at SPCO Credit Union - Local Only - 26th
Fed's Late-2014 Interest Rate Pledge: What Can Savers Do? - 25th
FOMC Statement: Exceptionally Low Rates At Least Through Late 2014
Competitive CD Rates at Our Community Credit Union - WA State Only
Top CD Rates in Colorado at Mountain View Bank of Commerce - Local Only - 24th
Update on ING Direct Merger into Capital One
New Special 9-Month CD Rate at Miami Postal Service Credit Union - Local Only
Special RMB CD Rates at Bank of China in New York City - Local Only
Competitive CD Specials at Central Bank in MN & Southwest FL - Local Only - 23rd
Value of Short-Term Certificates of Deposit? - 21st
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending January 21, 2012 - 20th
First Bank Failures of the Year in Florida, Georgia & Pennsylvania
Survey of the Best CD Rates for January 20, 2012
Another Credit Union Increases Early Withdrawal Penalty on Existing CDs - 19th
Best Local Deals for Top Money Market Account Rates
Checking & Money Market Promotions at Oritani Bank in New Jersey - Local Only
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at Air Force FCU - Limited Membership - 18th
Rate Cut at UFB Direct - Savings Account Strategies in Today's Environment?
Top 5-Year CD Rate in Kansas at Meritrust Credit Union - Local Only - 17th
What to Do with Maturing CDs? Choosing Long-Term CDs with the Highest Rates
$150 Checking Account Bonus at AnchorBank in Wisconsin - Local Only - 16th
What to Do with Maturing CDs? Choosing the Best New Long-Term CD
Top 6-Year CD Rate in Nebraska at Tecumseh Federal Bank - Local Only - 14th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending January 14, 2012
How to Painlessly Save $1,000 This Year - 13th
Survey of the Best CD Rates for January 13, 2012
Tips on Using Our Rate Tables
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates at Andrews FCU - Easy Membership - 12th
Credit Union Terminology for CDs & Deposit Insurance - 11th
Top 6-Year CD & Reward Checking Rates at INOVA FCU - Easy Membership
Competitive Long-Term CD Rates in St. Louis at Gateway Metro FCU
Top CD and Reward Checking Rates at 1st Commonwealth Bank of Virginia - DC Metro Only - 10th
Stanford Federal Credit Union's Beat the Rate Program for CDs
Competitive 5-Year CD Rate at American Eagle Bank of Chicago - Local Only
Bank of the West Ends its Free Checking Account - 9th
CIT Bank Launches New 2-Year Achiever CD with Add-On & Rate Bump Features
One Good CD Rate at Capital One, But Beware of the Early Withdrawal Penalty
Union Bank Checking Account Promotion with 5% Cash Back Debit Card - 7th
Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending January 7, 2012
Are You Getting the Most Out of Online Banking? - 6th
Survey of the Best CD Rates for January 6, 2012
High-Rate Reward Checking Account at Bank of Blue Valley But There's a Catch
Top Mid-Term CD Rates at Weokie Credit Union in Oklahoma - Local Only
Mid-Term CD Specials at Central Bank in Tampa Florida - 5th
Top Long-Term CD Rates at Freedom Credit Union in PA - Local Only
CD Rates Down But Still Competitive at Alaska USA FCU in AK, WA & CA - 4th
Treasury Direct Doubles Online Savings Bond Purchase Limits
Fed's New Interest Rate Forecasts May Be Bad News For Savers
The Shrinking List of 4.00% Reward Checking Accounts
Competitive CD Rates South of Dallas at Citizens State Bank - 3rd
Competitive CD Rates at Triumph Savings Bank in Dallas
$150 Checking Account Bonus at Security Service FCU in Utah - Local Only - 2nd
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