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Ally Bank raises its online savings rate
Jun 29, 2018

Ally Bank has raised its online savings rate to 1.75%.   The complete list of the best savings and money market rates is here.  Ally Bank has also raised some of its CD offerings, including its 2-year and 4-year "Raise Your Rate" CDs to 2.50% on balances over $25,000.   Ally's new rate on its 11-month no penalty CD is now 1.85% on balances over $25,000.  All of Ally's rates are listed here.


F&M Bank
Jun 28, 2018
F&M Bank offers 4% APY Performance Rewards Checking.
To qualify for the Performance Rewards Checking interest rate, and to be reimbursed for non-F&M ATM transactions, you must meet the following requirements each month: (1)Ten debit card transactions must post and clear per statement cycle. (2) Receive your monthly statement electronically. (3) Set up one monthly direct deposit or automatic payment that posts and clears once per statement cycle(4) Access online banking at least once per statement cycle. 1.00% APY will be paid on balances $20,000.01 - $50,000 and 0.50% APY will be paid on balances $50,000.01 and up.  Account balances over $20,000 will earn a blended interest rate if all qualifications are met. If you do not meet the above requirements during your monthly statement cycle, you will earn .05% APY on your entire balance.
Learn more here.


Northern Bank Direct Lowers Money Market rate
Jun 20, 2018

Northern Bank Direct had offered a 2.26% online money market rate until this morning.   They lowered the rate to 1.51%.   (Those who opened at the 2.26% shouldn't fret, the rate was guaranteed for a year.)  This underscores the point that rates can go up and down and that great deals can disappear at any moment.   Check the best savings rates here and the best CD rates here.   


My Banking Direct offers new rates
Jun 13, 2018
My Banking Direct offers new rates.
2.00% APY 6 Month CD from 1.75%,
2.25% APY 12 Month CD from 2.00% and
2.50% APY 24 Month CD from 2.25%.
The interest rate remains fixed until maturity. Fees could reduce earnings. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawals.

BBVA Raises Online Savings Rate
Jun 6, 2018

BBVA has raised their online savings rate to 1.70%.   Learn more here.


Synchrony Raises Savings Rate to 1.75%
Jun 6, 2018

Synchrony Bank has raised their online savings rate to 1.75%.


PENTAGON offers higher CD rates
Jun 5, 2018

PENTAGON raises again their CD rates :


48 Month CD to 2.60% APY from 2.48%

36 Month CD to 2.50% APY from 2.43%

6 Month CD to 1.85% APY from 1.75%

60Month CD to 3.00% APY from 2.74%

24 Month CD to 2.40% APY from 2.33% 

15 Month CD to 2.30% APY from 2.17% and

12 Month CD to 2.25% APY from 2.12%  .
$1,000 minimum amount to open. A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal. This will reduce earnings on the account.

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Purepoint MUFG Union raises rates
May 30, 2018

Purepoint has raised their savings and CD rates.   Complete details on the bank are available here.


Sallie Mae Bank raises online money market rates
May 28, 2018

Sallie Mae has raised their online money market rate from 1.65% to 1.75%.   See all of the best online money market and savings rates here.


Capital One 360 Raises its CD Rates
May 18, 2018

Capital One 360 has raised its CD rates.   You'll find all current Capital One 360 CD rates here.