High Yield Savings Accounts — Rates and Reviews for Banks, Savings Accounts, CDs, and More

What Happens if Your Bank Fails?

February 16, 2009

As of Early February, there have been 34 bank failures in the US in the last 13 months, including 9 already in 2009. That is a large enough number to cause concern for the banking industry. But does that mean you should be concerned?
Not if your bank is a bank that is covered by the [...]

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E-Trade Lowers Savings Account Rates Again

February 15, 2009

Adding to a long string of rate cuts at most high yield savings accounts, E*Trade dropped their rates yet again. This comes less than two weeks after their last rate cut, which slashed the rates from 3.01% APY to 2.50% APY.
E*Trade high yield savings account rates as of Feb 15, 2008

As of today, E*TRADE Bank [...]

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Is Online Banking Safe?

February 13, 2009

Is online banking safe? In today’s environment of hackers, identity theft, and corporations “losing” confidential data, this is a relevent question to ask. Let’s face it – anytime you use the internet, you are exposing your computer to dangers such as viruses, spyware, trojans and other malware. This article will help you be safe when [...]

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WTDirect Adds Security Features to Login

February 9, 2009

WTDirect is adding a security feature to make their login process more secure for users. Like many other financial institution, such as Vanguard and ING Direct, WTDirect will be separating the User ID and password page. Also like Vanguard and ING Direct, WTDirect will require you to select a picture which you will need to [...]

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Provident Bank Free Checking Review and $123 Bonus

February 7, 2009

Like many banks in this economy, Provident Bank is jonesing for some new customers – and the best way to do that is to give customers some free money to sign up! Let’s face it, the only way a bank is going to make money in this economy is to have money so they can [...]

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Metropolitan National Bank Review and $200 Sign Up Bonus

February 6, 2009

Metropolitan National Bank is currently offering a $200 sign up bonus when you sign up for their free personal checking account and fund your new checking account via direct deposit. Metropolitan National Bank is located in New York, but you can apply if you are located outside of NY if you send in a copy [...]

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E*Trade Cuts Interest Rates – Currently 2.50% APY

February 4, 2009

E*Trade chopped their interest rate from 3.01% down to 2.50%. This is one of the larger cuts from the banks listed in the top high yield savings account rates, but E*Trade had one of the highest interest rates out of those high yield banks, so it is understandable that their recent cut was so large.
How [...]

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HSBC Direct Slashes Interest Rate to 2.45% APY

February 4, 2009

HSBC Direct joins a long list of high yield savings accounts that have slashed interest rates in recent days. As long as the fed continues to leave the federal rate at roughly 0%, we will continue to see low rates for high yield savings accounts.
HSBC Direct cut their current “high-yield” rate from 2.60% to 2.45%. [...]

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Save Money on ATM Fees with the Allpoint ATM Network

February 4, 2009

If you are looking to save money on ATM fees, you should search for a bank or credit union that is a part of the Allpoint ATM network. Allpoint offers all member banks free ATM withdrawals from their branded machines – and there are over 37,000 of them in the US, meaning you are never [...]

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Why You Need a High Yield Savings Account

February 1, 2009

Everyone needs a High Yield Savings Account, everyone. If you are serious about growing your savings, then you need to put your money into a high yield savings account where compound interest can make your money grow. Here are the top reasons you need a high yield savings account.
Why you need a high yield savings [...]

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