EBSB Direct is offering a guaranteed rate of 2.81% APY on balances over $50,000 that’s locked in until September 30th, 2009. Accounts from $5,000 to $50,000 will get 2% APY. The minimum balance is $5,000 and the maximum is $1,000,000 although you should always stay under the $250,000 FDIC insured limit for any one account….
American First National Bank is offering a promotional 2.64% APY CD for 6-12 months with a minimum deposit of $1,500. They’re also offering jumbo CD rates of 2.75% APY for the same terms with a minimum deposit of $100,000. This Deal has Expired. If you’re looking for IRA CD rates they have a smoking hot…
Advanta Bank Corp. is closing down their small business credit cards in an attempt to save itself from bankruptcy. Advanta serves nearly one million small businesses customers with their credit card services. All current credit cards will be frozen by June 1st, 2009. Advanta had been unable to collect on a large chunk of unpaid…
Bank of American Fork is offering an online savings account called the Save Smart Direct Account which is offering 0.5% APY on balances of $10 to $1,000, 2.20% APY on balances of $1,000 to $250,000, and 2.30% APY on balances above $250,000. If you’re looking to make transactions primarily by ACH transfers you should know…
Bank Financial is offering a Spectrum Express CD that’s yielding a 3% APY for 9 months with a minimum deposit of $10,000 and a maximum of $250,000 which is also the maximum that is FDIC insured. You need new money to open this account if you’re already a BankFinancial customer. Bank Financial is also offering…
The Platinum Delta SkyMiles® credit card from American Express is one of the best frequent flyer credit cards for those who travel a lot. With the Platinum Delta SkyMiles® credit card you earn 20,000 bonus miles after making your first purchase. Each additional dollar you spend gives you 1 mile towards your next flight. You…
Choice Financial is offering savings account rates set with a 30 day introductory rate of 3.76%. After the intro period is over, the rate continues to be very competitive. They’re offering 2.76% APY on balances from $5,000 to $25,000, 3.01% APY on balances from $25,000 to $100,000, and 3.26% APY on balances over $100,000. There’s…
United Central Bank is offering a Global Savings Account with a 2.5% APY for balances over $50,000, 2% APY on balances from $25,000-$50,000, and 1.5% on balances under $25,000. You need a $1,000 balance in order to avoid their $10 monthly fee however. United Central Bank is also offering a lot of other competitive financial…
Well the results of the bank stress test are in and according to the results 10 of the largest 19 banks need to raise $75 billion total in order to have a high degree of confidence in surviving the recession. The 3 largest banks needing to raise funds were Bank of America needing $34 billion,…
Umpqua Bank is offering a Sweet Saver promotion where you can get $120 free when you sign up for automatic transfers from your checking to your high interest savings account. To receive the bonus you need to open a Sweet Saver Savings Account and a Free Checking Account by August 28th, 2009. Then use their…