Danvers Bank is offering a 3% APY internet high yield savings account with only a $1 minimum deposit. They also have a 3.3% APY 4 month CD with a minimum deposit of $500. These accounts are available nationwide. You can apply for both accounts online but there is a $25,000 initial limit on ACH transfers….
Month: February 2009
Redneck Bank 3.1% Online Savings Account
Redneck Bank is offering an online savings account with an APY of 3.1%. It’s called their mega money market account and there’s no monthly fees or minimum balances. The minimum deposit is only $1 and there’s no limit on your balance. According to their site, there’s a $1,500 limit on bank to bank transfers but…
US Bank 4% 59 Month CD
US Bank is offering a 4% APY 59 month CD, a 3% APY 37 month CD, and 2.15% APY for 13 month certificate of deposit. The minimum deposit for these rates is just $1,000. It should be noted that there is a severe early withdrawal penalty. For the 59 month CD you are charged over…
Nucor Steel: Buy American Stimulus Clause Good or Bad for Economy?
60 Minutes ran a story tonight featuring Nucor Steel, the largest steel manufacturer in the US. Dan DiMicco, the CEO of Nucor, pushed for a “Buy American” clause in the $787 billion stimulus bill that would require American made products to be used in new government funded projects. The idea is that we want to…
WaMu and Chase Free $100 President’s Day Checking Account Bonus
Chase and WaMu branches are offering a promotional free $100 when customers open a checking account on President’s Day, Monday February 16th, 2009. The minimum deposit requirement is $100 and you need to sign up for direct deposit to get the bonus. The promotion appears to be for branches only but you should call your…
Fairmont Federal Credit Union 5.01% Interest Checking Account in West Virginia
Fairmont Federal Credit Union is offering 5.01% APY for their interest online checking account on balances up to $25,000. Balances above $25,000 get a rate of 1.01%. They will also refund up to $20 in ATM fees per cycle. In order to qualify for this interest rate you must make 12 debit card purchases, one…
Discover Bank Free $50 CD Bonus
Discover Bank is offering a promotional free $50 bonus when you open a new CD with a minimum deposit of $10,000. The offer lasts until the end of February and you must enter in the promo code D100739 online in the box that says “offer code” to get the bonus. Discover Bank is offering some…
Five Reasons Why the New Penny Sucks
The U.S. Mint released the new penny today to commemorate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. It is supposed to show Lincoln’s humble beginnings, but I’ve had a look at them and quite frankly I think they suck and here’s why: 1.) Lincoln’s Log Cabin? I know Lincoln came from a poor upbringing and it’s very impressive that…
Sterling Savings Bank Free $101 Checking Account Bonus for West Coast
Sterling Savings Bank is offering a promotional free $101 bonus when you open a checking account. To qualify you must open three out of these four services within 90 days of opening your account: Bill pay, online statements, 1 direct deposit, or use your check card at least 3 times. You need to deposit at…
Artisans’ Bank 4.01% Interest Checking Account in Delaware
Artisans’ Bank is offering 4.01% APY on balances up to $25,000 on their interest checking accounts. If you deposit over $25,000 the rate is just 1.01% APY. To qualify you must make 12 signature based VISA check card purchases, one direct deposit, and enroll in their online banking and e-statements programs. If you don’t meet…