First Up-Tick in Savings Rates We’ve Seen So Far in 2012

Not sure if many of you have stopped by our savings rate database lately, but we have a new champion in rates. Currently CiT bank has just surpassed Barclays as the highest yielding online savings account with a 1.05% APY on balances of at least $25,000.

This is somewhat surprising timing for an uptick in savings rates given the latest announcements from the FED reaffirming the 2014 timeline for raising Read more…

Barclays Bank Online CDs and Savings Account Rates 2012

It has only been a few weeks since the UK-based, Barclays Bank, began offering FDIC insured deposits and savings accounts here in the United States (through their Delaware headquarters) however, they now have a full suite of online savings products – many of which are offering fairly exceptional yields.

Although their primary business operations are based in London, they now have offices here in the United States and can accept Read more…

Superb Savings Account Promotion in Iowa: 2.50% APY

We were just tipped off on a very noteworthy savings account promotion based out of a small community bank in Iowa.

For a limited time Leighton State Bank (based out of Leighton, Iowa) is offering customers an incredible 2.50% APY savings account on balances between $5,000 and $25,000.

Related: Compare this offer to the best CD rates available in Iowa from both community banks and credit unions.

To be eligible you’ll also have to Read more…

US Bank Personal Savings Account – $50 Bonus

Below is a solid savings account bonus from US Bank (thanks to BankVibe.com reader Jennifer for tipping us off on the offer!). Currently US Bank is giving away $50 Rewards Visa Cards for those that can stash away $1,000 in the account (as well as meet a few other account requirements). That’s equivalent to a 5% APY – try getting that from a CD rate!

Here’s how it works:

Step 1

Visit a participating Read more…

Detroit Metropolitan Credit Union offering top savings rate

We were just forwarded an exceptional savings account rate this memorial day weekend. Currently, Detroit Metropolitan Credit Union has a regular savings account with an unheard of APY of 1.51% with a minimum deposit of just $10.00 required. Considering the national average for money market account rates rests between 0.60% and 0.85% APY (depending on your deposit and balance amount) renders this deal from Detroit Metropolitan Credit Union as an extremely Read more…