Back in August of 2008 Congress passed the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Act which gave a $7,500 tax credit to first time home buyers. However this tax credit would have to be paid back over the next 15 years. It was basically supposed to be a 0% interest loan to help make buying homes…
Month: January 2009
Air Force Federal Credit Union 3.9% 3 Year CD
Air Force Federal Credit Union is offering the following rates on CDs: 3.9% APY for 3 years, 3.65% APY for 2 years, 3.25% APY for 1 year, and 3% APY for 6 months. The minimum deposit for these certificate of deposit rates is $25,000 and you get a small boost in rates if you deposit…
FirstBank Free iPod Shuffle Checking Account Bonus
FirstBank is offering a promotional free iPod Shuffle to anyone who opens a personal checking account with at least $50. This bonus expires at the end of March so make sure you take advantage of it. FirstBank does offer a checking account with no minimum balance requirements and no monthly fees so this is a…
Mutual Bank 3.5% 16 Month CD
Mutual Bank is offering a promotional 3.5% APY 16 month CD. The minimum deposit for this rate is $2,500. DollarSavingsDirect used to have a 3.5% 16 month certificate of deposit, but recently cut the rate to 3.25% as well as cutting their savings rate to 3.5%. If you have a CD expiring with DollarSavingsDirect, you…
Firstmark Credit Union Free $25 Money Market Checking Account Bonus in Texas
Firstmark Credit Union is offering a $25 bonus for opening a money market online checking account through their website. There is a $2,000 minimum deposit required, and the account doesn’t come with any monthly fees. The interest rate is tiered based on what your account balance is: 2% APY for $2,000 to $10,000, 2.15% APY…
Hanmi Bank 4.08% 3 Month CD in California
Hanmi Bank is offering a 4.08% APY CD for terms of 9, 6 and 3 months. The minimum deposit is $1,000 and you must be a California resident. This is a very good bank deal so you might want to opt in for the 9 month term. Hanmi Bank branches are located in several California…
H&R Block Bank 4% 3 Year CD
H&R Block Bank is offering a 3.5% APY 2 year CD and a 4% APY 3 year certificate of deposit. They’re also offering these very competitive rates. 2.5 % 3 month CD 2.85% 6 month CD 3.25% 1 year CD 2.75% 18-month CD 3.5% 2 year CD 4% 3 year CD 3.5% 4 year CD…
Belco Community Credit Union 3.75% 9 Month CD in Pennsylvania
Belco Community Credit Union is offering a 3.75% APY 9 month CD and a 3.55% APY 11 month CD. The 9 month CD has a minimum balance requirement of $75,000 but the 11 month CD only requires $1,000. Membership to Belco Community is open to anyone who lives or works in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster,…
Metropolitan National Bank Free $200 Checking Account Bonus
Metropolitan National Bank is offering a free $200 promotional bonus when you open an online checking account and activate direct deposit. You can apply for an account online and the bank deal is available nationally. You will most likely have to mail or fax a copy of your driver’s license or a home utility bill…
HSBC Bank Free PowerCost Monitor Checking Account Bonus
HSBC Bank is giving away a free promotional PowerCost Monitor when you open a Plus Checking account with them. The PowerCost Monitor monitors the power usage of your home and can help save you money on your electricity bill. The PowerCost Monitor is a $150 value. To qualify for this promotion you must open a…