Highest yielding money market account rates in Hawaii

Below are the highest yielding money market account rates serving citizens of the state of Hawaii.

If you are strictly after the best interest rate then you have a variety of options that will provide you with similar yields. The question you need to ask yourself is, “what type of minimum balance can I keep?” Most money market accounts provide a given interest rate based on a certain account balance. The more money you are able to keep in Read more…

Best certificate of deposit rates in Oregon (Top 3)

Below are the top 3 cd rates for residents of the state of Oregon. The banking products we surveyed came in the form of 24 month CD’s, 48 month CD’s and 60 year CD’s. Many of the top rates came from either national or regional institutions, however the rates listed below are all local. Rates vary from state to state, and in some cases larger national banks can beat the rates offered by your local banks and credit unions.

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Discover Bank’s 5 year CD rates VS. local bank rates

For shorter term certificate of deposits, say 6 months to 18 months, I have found that may local credit unions and banks are offering some of the best rates available. Today though, I looked into some of the longer term certificate rates in my area as well as a few other major cities along the west coast and found that Discover Bank (who opens it’s doors to customers nationwide) has long term CD rates that are trouncing some of these Read more…

HomeStreet Bank’s Free $215 checking account offer

HomeStreet Bank has a free $215.00 checking account promotion going on through March 31, 2009 in which they are giving away up to $215 for the following requirements:

Sign up for Direct Deposit—earn $75
Make direct deposits of payroll, pension, Social Security or other income to your account with a minimum of $500 a month for 2 consecutive months and we’ll give you $75.

Use your Visa® Check Card—earn $75
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