The mainstream press is catching on to something we've been writing about for some time, namely that banks are being forced to keep their rates high to prevent runs and to rebuild liquidity.
ING has joined the rate raising crowd. Even though interest rates are projected to drop, banks are keeping their rates steady, or even raising them. I'm not complaining.
DollarSavingsDirect raised the rate on their online savings account from 3.75% APY to 4% APY, putting them at the top rate savings rate spot on the BestCashCow rate tables.
Six months ago you could find a savings account or CD above 6%. Just a month ago you could find a rate above 5%. Soon, you'll be lucky to find a rate above 4%.
Yields on short term treasuries are down and have been down for some time. Traders expect the Fed to drop rates. How is this important to you? Look for rates on savings accounts and short term...
On Friday, August 17, Countrywide increased its offering on 3-month, 6-month and 1-year CDs above those offered by its competitors. E-Loan now has the most compelling 2-year and 3-year CD rates....
Someone, please answer this question! Why do the masses still stash their money in low rate savings accounts from the big banks like BofA, Citibank, and Chase? There is a big difference between...
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