Rewards Checking Rate Going To 3% Feb 1, 2011

Well, here is the lame attempt (below) at an explanation as to why these guys are lowering their rates - AGAIN.  For some reason other banks continue to offer 4+% rewards checking......but the economy is apparently too sluggish for First Nebraska Bank to continue to offer this rate.

Time to move your money all....my recommendation is Bank of Nebraska.  They currently offer over 4% and have the same account terms, except that you need to rack up 12 card swipes per month versus 10...

(Email I received from First Nebraska Bank):

I know that you are aware that deposit rates have been at historically low levels for quite some time.  With the U.S. Economy continuing to be sluggish, it doesn't appear that these rates will change anytime soon.  Unfortunately this means First Nebraska Bank needs to lower its "Real Checking" interest rate again.  The interest rate on this account will change from 4% APY to 3% APY on February 1, 2011.  We appreciate your understanding the need to lower this rate and thank-you for doing business with First Nebraska Bank.

(They appreciate my understanding?  I'm glad to see that they'll understand why I'm closing this rewards checking account then...)