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Illinois has some of the top money market account rates. The national average money market rate is 0.23%. Illinois has many rates far above this level. In fact, Illinois has several banks with money market rates above 1.50% APY.
Read →Low interest rates on bank products make it tempting to move money out. Here's why that might not be a good idea.
Read →Aflac Federal Credit Union is offering a 2.41% APY savings account for its members, and that's no quack.
Read →$250 and More in Bonuses from ING Direct's Black Friday Sale
ING Direct is back with their annual Black Friday sales event. As part of this event, ING offerering over $250 in bonuses to consumers who open certain accounts.
Read →Best Florida Savings Account Rates
Local banks in Florida offering the best savings account rates according to the BestCashCow database.
Read →Best Savings Account Rates - Don't Settle for Average
Average savings account rates continue to fall, with average online savings accounts yielding 0.85% APY and average local savings account rates at 0.23% APY. But there's no reason to settle for average savings rates.
Read →First Priority Bank Offering 1.5% APY Savings Account Guaranteed Through September
First Priority Bank if offering a 1.50% APY savings account rate that is guaranteed through September 30, 2011.
Read →Income Generating Investments - Comparison Chart
The chart below provides a quick comparison of several different asset classes that produce income for investors. It includes assets deemed to be almost totally safe, such as FDIC-insured savings and CD accounts and U.S. Treasury... Read →Banks Paying Above Average Savings Account Rates
We all know that savings account rates have been on a path to nowhere over the last three years since the start of the global financial crisis. Back in 2007, savings rates were as high as 6% but now the average is closer to .50% APY. But with a little bit of research, you can still find savings accounts at 1% APY and above - some even higher than 1.50% APY.
Read →American Express: Not Just for Credit Cards Anymore
The credit card giant now offers a 1.00% online savings account, with no fees and no minimum deposit. They also offer no-minimum deposit CDs.
Read →CNBBankDirect recently re-launched their website to make it a great resource for all types of financial advice. The bank also is offering a free savings account that pays 1.20% APY.
Read →The Zions Bank Internet Savings Account is currently offering a 1.11% APY, yet it also has over 125 physical branches you could visit if need be.
Read →These days, the returns available for cash and short term CD investments are so low, many are just giving up on seeking higher rates and writing cash off as a lost investment. But, there are other options.
Read →The WTDirect savings account is geared towards the investor who has $10,000 or more to invest. In exchange, the bank offers higher interest rates and exceptional customer service.
Read →US Bank's S.T.A.R.T program rewards savers with $50 for the first $1,000 saved, and another $50 if they're able maintain a $1,000 savings balance for a year.
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