Best Online Savings, CDs, and Money Market Rates

EmigrantDirect Savings Account Review

Online banks have lower costs because the automation of the internet allows them to hire very few account representatives. Emigrant Direct is based in New York and competes with VirtualBank, NetBank, ING Direct, Everbank, and other online banks. Below you will find a review and background information on Emigrant Direct.Current RatesEmigrantDirect is currently paying 0.50% APY on their savings accounts.You can find much higher yields by clicking on our savings accounts chart.Emigrant Direct … [Read more...]

Smarty Pig’s High Yield Savings Account

The Simple, Smart way to Save Update: On January 5, 2011 SmartyPig lowered their rate from 1.75% to 1.35%. Update:On September 8, 2010 SmartyPig dropped their savings account rate from 2.15% to 1.75%. When the national average for savings rates is less than half a percent; it's good to see someone offering something extraordinary. Smarty Pig's 1.35% savings account is FDIC insured and is all around a good idea. Their business model is aimed at reversing the "buy … [Read more...]

Open a Checking Account with Chase for a $100 Bonus

There is a promising opportunity for new customers as well as long time investors. Chase Bank is offering its customers a $100 bonus when they decide to open a checking account at any of their branches nationwide. With a Chase Bank account, you will be able to enjoy the great accessibility offered by their 15,000 ATMs nationwide. You can also take advantage of the mobility offered by Chase Bank through their online banking. You can even access your account through your mobile phone! Below … [Read more...]

Suntrust Bank Promotions: Savings, MMA, and CD

You can check SunTrust's rates by visiting their compare products page. The highest rate they currently offer excluding promotions is a measley 0.50% APY with an astonishing minimum balance of $250k. Here are their current promotions (you must check your local branch to make sure the promotion is offered in your area. SunTrust operates in these states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington … [Read more...]

EvantageBank’s Mega Money Market Account

Having a hard time finding the right money market account for you? Is your current money market account not earning as much interest as it used to? Let me present to you, the EvantageBank Mega Money Market Account. EvantageBank Review: EvantageBank is the Internet Banking Division of Southwest State Bank. The EvantageBank Money Market Account packs a lot of perks that add more value than a typical money market account. Let me show you some of the features that are available to all Mega … [Read more...]