Ken Tumin (KenBDG)

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Ken Tumin (KenBDG)

I started the BankDeals blog which eventually evolved into DepositAccounts.com as a hobby to help people find the best deals at banks and credit unions. My deals come from US banks and credit unions, both online and brick-and-mortar. Internet banks are creating more competition and better rates, but sometimes the best deals are local.

In addition to reports on deals, I also describe my experiences on opening accounts and dealing with the banks. Plus, I try to keep everyone updated on the important banking news relevant to savers.

I am NOT affiliated with any banks or institutions. I'm just another web surfer like you. My posts are based on what I find on institutions' websites, what they advertise and what the banks' customer service reps tell me. I also receive valuable help from readers who inform me of new rates and deals. Comments and emails are much appreciated.

Check with the institution for the latest and official information. Rates change very fast, and so the only official information is directly from the bank or credit union. I keep old posts with old rates for history's sake. A bank's rate history can be an important factor to consider. All posts are dated so you can see if the post may be out-of-date.  You may contact me at ken [at] depositaccounts.com.

Recent Articles and Blog Posts


Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending May 18, 2013
In economic news this week, the Labor Department released April Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers. According to the report, this was another month of lower inflation, primarily due to falling gas pri ...

Survey of the Best CD Rates for May 17, 2013
Treasury yields have been going up over the last two weeks, but May continues to be bad for CD rates. We lost another nationally available 2% CD this week. Air Force Federal Credit Union reduced its 7 ...

Barclays Online Savings Account Rate Falls After More Than a Year at 1.00%
After more than a year of a 1.00% APY, Barclays cut its online savings account yield to 0.90% APY on Thursday. As I described last month , Barclays started offering its online savings account and onli ...

Texas Money Market and CD Specials with Top Rates at Libertad Bank
For much of the last year Libertad Bank had been offering a great 18-month CD deal. That has ended, but it now has new deals that are even better, especially for those who don’t like to lock into CDs. ...

$100 Checking Account Bonus at Western State Bank in AZ and ND
I came across Western State Bank yesterday when I learned it’s taking over a bank that failed on Tuesday. I noticed the bank is listing a bonus of up to $100 for its checking account on its front page ...


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