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People spend time figuring out how to save some money in their budget and then just put cash in a low interest savings account. There are many banks that are willing to offer higher interest rates for your deposits. If you haven’t already, consider opening a high yield savings account.
All these savings accounts are listed as FDIC insured and currently that is up to $250,000 (until December 2009).
ING Direct Review
We personally use ING Direct and have great customer service with them.
Opening an account
There are no monthly maintenance fees and it is very simple to open an account. Their current rate of 2.75% APY is not the highest, but it’s not too low to convince us to switch.
HSBC Direct Review
Opening an account
HSBC Direct is offering a savings account with 3.00% APY. Like ING, there are no monthly fees. Kiplinger has mentioned HSBC as one of the best online banks.
Emigrant Direct Review
Opening an account
Emigrant has the American Dream savings account for 3.00% APY. There are no monthly fees.
ShoreBank Review
I received an email about Shore Bank and its high yield online savings account. Since I really haven’t heard of it, I decided to look u some information.
Opening an account
There appears to be a $1 minimum to open the savings account. There are no monthly fees and the current rate is 3.50% APY. The bank also invests in social and environmental projects.
If you’re interested in learning more before you deposit any money, here are some articles I found.
- Which Online High-Yield Savings Account is Best?
- Profits with Purpose: ShoreBank | Fast Company
- The Best Cyberbanks - Kiplinger.com
- ING Direct’s Man on a Mission – TIME
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VentureBankDirect.com may be worth adding to your list for high interest online savings. 3.8% APY with no minimum balance and FDIC insured.
@ Boomer Lol, I thought it was a nice picture. Good eye!
@ Chris, thanks for the tip! I hope some readers can take advantage of that deal.
Thanks Chris, I checked out venturebankdirect.com. Have been very happy with them so far. They are in the process of launching their online checking account. Also their savings interest is currently at 3.6%, still on the upped end of interest rates.