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6.00% 5 Month CD @ Valley National Bank (NJ)
2007-06-06 00:00:00 Valley National Bank of New Jersey is offering a high 6.00% CD rate on a 5 month certificate of deposit. This offer requires that you also open a checking account; without the checking account the rate is still a respectable 5.50% APY. Two caveats; maximum deposit on 6.00% and ... More About: Al B , Valley , Month
5.35% 3 month CD @ Excel Bank
2007-06-06 00:00:00 ExcelBank is offering a high 5.35% APY on their 3 month CD. This is currently the best CD rate available for the 3 month CD bracket. They also offer 5.35% APY on their 6 month CD. Minimum deposit on both accounts is $10,000. They don't seem to have an online signup, ... More About: Excel , Month , Mont
5.45% 6 month CD @ Imperial Capital Bank
2007-06-06 00:00:00 Imperial Capital Bank is currently offering a high 5.45% APY on their 6 month CD. This is the best CD rate available in the 6 month maturity bracket. The minimum balance on this account is $2000. No monthly maintenance fees, penalty for early withdrawal. You can apply online or by ... More About: Imperial , Al B , Rial
Dow California Credit Union - 5.50% 6 month CD
2007-06-03 00:00:00 Dow Credit Union in Calif ornia (CA) is offering a 5.50% APY 6-month certificate of deposit. It looks like they are also offering a high 6.03% APY on their 3 year IRA CD. Minimum deposits for both are $1000. Dow Credit Union also offers checking and savings accounts, though the rates ... More About: Month
$50 Blog Contest Winner
2007-06-03 00:00:00 ThePiggyBanker.com's first $50 Blog Link Contes t is now officially over, and the results are in: The winner of our first blog link contest is Tanyetta from "Days Like These." Congratulations, Tanyetta! Thanks to everyone who participated, and make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed for future contests and giveaways! More About: Winner
Is FNBO Direct Legitimate?
2007-05-31 00:00:00 I had addressed the question, "Is FNBO Dire ct a Scam?" in a previous post, where we confirmed that FNBO Direct was indeed part of First National Bank of Nebraska (NE). However, a reader was reading through FNBO's privacy policy and found this: What personal information can we disclose to nonaffiliated third ... More About: Legit , Legi , Rect
Savings Square 5.10% Savings Account
2007-05-29 00:00:00 Kirkpatrick Bank recently launched Saving sSquare.com, which offers a high yield savings account with 5.10% APY. This is a pretty decent rate but its far from the top savings rates. Here are some of the savings account's features: Minimum initial deposit of $1 Maximum initial deposit of $100,000 No monthly fees or minimum balances Unlimited ... More About: Count , Savings , Account , Ving
5.55% 13 month CD @ Sunshine State CU (Florida)
2007-05-29 00:00:00 Florida's (FL) Sunshine Stat e Credit Union is offering a promotional 5.55% APY 13-month certificate of deposit. They also offer a high 5.25% APY 7-month CD. Minimum deposit on both accounts is $1,000. Field of membership seems to be primarily based on select employer groups, including all those employed in or retired ... More About: Florida , Shin
$125 Bonus w/ Checking Account, Money Market Promo @ Wachovia Bank
2007-05-27 00:00:00 From the Wachovia Bank website: Open your Free Checking account in California and deposit a minimum of $500 by June 24, 2007 and receive a $75 bonus. Then receive a $50 bonus when you set up Direct Deposit within 90 days. With Free Checking from Wachovia, there are no monthly service ... More About: Money , Market , Money Market , Bonus , Promo
Highest CD Rates @ Michigan Banks & CU
2007-05-27 00:00:00 Here's a list of CD rates for banks in the Mich igan (MI) locale: Bank Money market 6-Mo CD 1-Yr CD Best Bank 4.40 5.10 5.00 Charter One 1.85 3.05 3.05 Chase 0.75 3.50 3.75 Chemical Bank 0.15 4.00 4.75 Citizens Bank 0.25 3.90 4.00 Comerica Bank 0.85 3.75 3.75 Dearborn Federal Savings 0.75 4.00 4.65 Fifth Third 0.20 3.00 3.25 First State Bank of East Detroit 0.30 3.75 3.80 Flagstar Bank 1.00 4.75 4.75 Franklin Bank 0.40 N/A N/A Huntington Bank 0.05 3.70 3.90 Key Bank 1.00 4.35 4.10 LaSalle Bank Midwest 1.10 3.65 3.85 Monroe Bank & Trust 0.75 5.10 3.25 National City Bank 0.75 4.20 4.40 Oxford Bank Corp 0.50 4.50 4.55 Peoples State Bank 0.50 4.30 4.35 ShoreBank 1.04 4.45 4.25 Sterling Bank & Trust 2.00 5.25 5.30 TCF National Bank 3.10 1.70 1.90 Here's a ... More About: Banks , Rates
4.25% Investor Checking Account @ Charles Schwab
2007-05-26 00:00:00 Charles Schwab Bank recently launched a no strings checking account with one of the highest checking account rates available---4.25% APY---8 times higher than the national average. The account can be opened online, by phone, or at a branch, but branches will not accept deposits. ING recently launched their Electric Orange ... More About: Investor , Invest , Count , Arles , Account
5.30% Savings Rate @ IGO Banking
2007-05-26 00:00:00 IGOBank ing .com is offering a high 5.30% APY savings rate on their IGO Saving s Account. No minimum balance. They also offer a decent 5.30% APY CD rate on their 6, 12, and 18 month CDs. 24, 36, 48, and 60 month CDs yield 5.00% APY. Minimum balance required on all CDs ... More About: Savings , Ving
5.50% 34 Month CD @ Virginia CU (NMA FCU)
2007-05-26 00:00:00 NMA Federal Credit Union is offering a high 5.50% APY CD rate on a promotional 34 month CD. The minimum deposit is $5,000, and the CD must be opened with new money. They also offer 5.36% APY and 4.85% APY on their 18 month and 12 month CDs, respectively. These ... More About: Virginia , Month , Mont
Free Alternatives to Quicken & Microsoft Money
2007-05-26 00:00:00 I came across a great post over at ZenHabits on some alternatives to Quicken and MS Money . I have personally used Micro soft Money in the past, but after trying out Yodlee I was quickly converted. Here's a quick synopsis: Excel or Google spreadsheets: Create your own or download a template at ... More About: Free , Alternatives
6.10% APY Rate & $25 Bonus @ Salem Five Direct?s eOne Checking Account
2007-05-26 00:00:00 Salem Five Direct is offering a promotional 6.10% APY rate for 60 days on balances over $100,000. The stated rate after the initial 2 month period is 5.30% APY. They are also offering a bonus of $25 if you enroll in direct deposit within 90 days of opening an account. The ... More About: Bonus , Count , Salem , Account
FNBO Press Release
2007-05-26 00:00:00 I received an email a few days ago regarding FNBO Direct's press release. It seems that they are embracing non-traditional mediums; emailing bloggers such as myself, recording podcasts, launching an extensive online marketing campaign, and even creating a FNBO Direct del.ico.us page. There has been a great deal of interest in ... More About: Press Release , Press , Release , Lease , Ease
Highest CD Rates @ Cincinnati, OH
2007-05-26 00:00:00 Here's a list of the highest CD rates in the Greater Cincinnati , Ohio area. (Institution - Minimum Balance - Rate ) 6 month CDs GE Employees Credit Union - ($500) - 5.15% Cottage Savings Bank - ($500) - 5.10% Emery Federal Credit Union - ($500) - 5.09% Advantage Bank - ($1000) - 5.05% State Farm Bank ... More About: Rates
Cash Advances @ Cash Net USA
2007-05-26 00:00:00 This post was brought to you by Cash NetUSA. Looking for an advance on your next paycheck? The process for obtaining a cash advance is fast and simple at CashNetUSA. Apply for online payday loans to get through tight financial situations. Getting a advance has never been easier: Apply ? ... More About: Vance
5.40% 1 Year CD Rate @ La Jolla Bank
2007-05-24 00:00:00 La Jolla Bank is offering a competitive 5.40% APY CD rate on their 1 year CD. Their 6 month CD yields a slightly lower rate of 5.30% APY. Minimum balance is $10,000, and interest is paid out monthly. According to their website: These rates are available only when reserving your account through La... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Year , Rate
Highest CD Rates @ Kentucky (Winebrenner Capital)
2007-05-24 00:00:00 I came across a list of local CD rates and money market rates in Kent ucky (KY). It looks like the best CD rates in the various brackets are offered by Winebrenner Capital . (1-877-671-0015) 3 month - 5.41% APY 6 month - 5.46% APY 1 year - 5.42% APY 2 years - 5.32% APY Looking at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Rates , Rate
101st Carnival of Personal Finance
2007-05-24 00:00:00 The 101st Carnival of Person al Finance has been posted! This week’s carnival is hosted by Fire Finance. Head over to Fire Finance and check it out! [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Personal Finance
Introduction to CD Rates
2007-05-24 00:00:00 In case some of you aren’t quite familiar with CDs (Certificate of Deposit), I thought I’d put together a little introduction to CDs for the latest Carnival of Personal Finance. A certificate of deposit (or, more commonly referred to as a CD) is a financial product offered by banks and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Introduction , Rates , Intro , Rate
World of Warcraft Visa Card
2007-05-24 00:00:00 Blizzard has partnered with First National bank to bring you the exclusive World of Warcraft Rewards Card - “the card that pays you to play.” You can earn World of Warcraft game time at the rate of 1% per dollar spent in qualifying purchases. You also receive a month of free... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Visa
$100 Bonus @ Citibank Ultimate Savings Account
2007-05-24 00:00:00 I wrote previously about Citibank Direct’s $50 promotion if you open an Ultimate Saving s Account. They have just recently upped the ante to $100. The offer is only valid for first time Citibank deposit account customers. Here are some more details: 4.65% APY rate on the savings account No... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Bonus , Bank , Count
5.36% Money Market @ Amtrust Direct
2007-05-24 00:00:00 Amtrust Direct has a pretty good money market rate of 5.36% APY. They also have a high 1 year CD rate at 5.41% APY. The Amtrust Direct money market account features no minimum balance fee, direct deposit, as well as up to 6 external transfers per statement cycle. The Amtrust Direct 12 month CD... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Money , Market , Money Market , Mark
5.23% 3 Year CD @ Transportation Alliance
2007-05-24 00:00:00 Netbank recently dropped the rates on their 3 year CD, so the current highest CD rate for the 3 year bracket belongs to Trans portation Alliance . They offer a 5.23% APY rate on their 2 year and 3 year CDs, as well as a fairly high 5.39% on their 1 year CD. The only problem is ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Spor , Year
5.35% 5 year CD @ Bank of Internet
2007-05-24 00:00:00 Bank of Intern et has a high 5.35% APY 5 year CD available on their 60 month/5 year CD. This CD rate used to be 5.41% and was featured here on The Piggy Banker, but it appears that they have been dropping their rates as well. Still, they have one of the best CD rates for ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Bank , Year
The Credit Card Network
2007-05-24 00:00:00 This post is brought to you by The Credit Card Blog. YourCreditNetwork .com is a Credit Card review/comparison site that brings you the latest Credit Card Offers available. They allow you to sort the cards by specific features, such as low interest, instant approval, rewards cards, student,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
6.00% 6 Month CD @ NY CU (Empower)
2007-05-18 00:00:00 New York's Empower FCU is offering a fairly high 6.00% 6 month CD rate for local customers. Empower Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution that provides savings, loan, and transaction services to its members. Here are the rules for membership: You live, work, worship, or... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Month , Mont
5.50% 4 Month CD @ Washington DC Bank (Bank of Georgetown)
More articles from this author:2007-05-18 00:00:00 Bank of Georgetown, a local bank in Wash ington DC, is offering a promotional 5.50% APY 4 Month CD Rate. Details: Annual Percentage Yield (APY) assumes principal and interest will remain on deposit for the entire term. Withdrawal of interest reduces earnings and APY. APY is current 6/30/06 and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] More About: Town , Bank , Shin 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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