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Archive for December, 2009

Probity Financial Services

Posted by admin On Dec - 30 - 2009 No Comments »
Bank Name Minimum Deposit Bonuses
$1,500 3 Month Bonus APY of 2.51% on balances up to $100,000
$25 Get a $50 bonus for opening a checking account

I was recently contacted by a new online bank that has setup a new kind of checking account that doesn’t have overdraft fees. The bank is Probity Financial Services which is backed by FDIC insured Kennett National Bank. T

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Washington Trust Bank Locations

Posted by admin On Dec - 25 - 2009 1 Comment »

Washington Trust Bank has been delivering bank services to the Pacific Northwest since 1902.  Washington Trust Bank operates over 40 bank locations in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Utah.  Washington Trust is the largest privately owned commercial bank in the Northwest.

Washington Trust Bank branch locations in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Utah.  Bank directory lists Washington Trust Bank locations alphabetically by city and state.  Find bank branches for all Washington Trust Bank locations with the complete bank address.

Search each bank branch location to find the right banking and financial services to meet your needs including checking accounts, savings accounts, home loans, auto loans, bank CDs, CD rates, online banking, credit cards and more.

Washington Trust Bank
7802 West Overland Road
Boise, ID  83709

Washington Trust Bank
7930 Fairview Avenue
Boise, ID  83704

Washington Trust Bank
901 West Bannock Street
Boise, ID  83702

Washington Trust Bank
218 Lakeside Street
Coeur D’alene, ID  83814

Washington Trust Bank
7309 W. State Str

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US Bank Visa Top Travel Rewards Credit Card

Posted by admin On Dec - 25 - 2009 No Comments »

U.S. Bank FlexPerks Travel Rewards Visa Signature credit card is one of the top earning rewards credit cards on the market.  Kiplinger’s Personal Finance identified this credit card as one of the best travel rewards credit cards in their December 2009 “Best List” issue.

The credit card starts earning reward points or FlexPoints right out of the gate.  Cardholders can earn 10,000 FlexPoints upon enrollment with a new credit card.  On standard transactions, cardholders earn one FlexPoint for each dollar spent, simply by using their FlexPerks Travel Rewards card.  Double FlexPoints are earned on one category that the card holder spends the most on each monthly billing cycle from gas, grocery or airline purchases.

Double FlexPoints are also earned on most cell phone purchases and expenses. FlexPerks T

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US Bank Certificates of Deposit

Posted by admin On Dec - 24 - 2009 No Comments »

Bank rates may be out of date. Please check bank websites for current rates.

US Bank has some competitive online certificate of deposits that are nationally available. Their CDs require a minimum deposit of $1000 and you can apply online instantly. The current CD rates (as of 12/23/2009) are as follows:

  • 23 month CD – 1.75% APY
  • 42 month CD – 2.00% APY
  • 59 month CD – 3.00% APY

Interest is paid annually and at maturity. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) assumes principal and interest remain on deposit for the term of the certificate. All interest payments for the advertised APY will be made at the end of the term or annually, whichever occurs first. Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal, and CDs are automatically renewed at maturity.

USBank also offers local CD rates, money market accounts, and savings accounts with localized rates. Visit

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Northwest FCU 3.65% 5 Year CD

Posted by admin On Dec - 23 - 2009 No Comments »

Northwest Federal Credit Union is offering a 3.65% APY 5 year CD with a minimum balance of $25,000. If you deposit over $100,000 the rate jumps to 3.75% APY and lower rates are available for smaller deposits. You can also get higher rates than advertised if you’re a Premier Checking members or Heritage Club member. So if you’re interested in getting this rate it’s probably worth your time to open one of those accounts for a rate boost. To visit their site click here.

Northwest also has a 2 year Add-On CD with a 2.39% APY with only a $500 minimum deposit. You’re allowed to add on as much as you want as many times as you want for added flexibility. Credit Union CDs still seem to have an edge over bank certificates of deposit at this time.

Northwest credit union membership is open to members of the American Consumer Council (ACC) and to select employee groups. Members

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IBERIABANK’s Visa platinum rewards credit card is a popular option for those with rock solid credit scores. It comes with one of the lowest APR’s in the industry as well as some very noteworthy rewards. The only real negative aspect of this credit card (when compared to all the other offers in it’s category) is that the design of the card is fairly simple and somewhat bland. However, this boring feature can be overlooked once weighed against the benefits and money-saving APR(s).

IBERIABANK Visa platinum rewards credit card facts:

  • Variable Rate APR ranging from Prime + 5.00% thru Prime + 11.00% depending on creditworthiness and other factors
  • Purchase and Cash Advance APR’s may vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.
  • Earn 1 bonus point for every $1 in qualifying net retail purchases
  • Turn your points into hotel, gift, or experience rewards
  • Travel accident coverage up to $1,000,000
  • No annual membership fee
  • Low Introductory APR on balance transfers for your first 6 billing cycles. Applies

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Umbrella Bank Fails

Posted by admin On Dec - 20 - 2009 No Comments »

Bank rates may be out of date. Please check bank websites for current rates.

The parent company of UmbrellaBank.com – New South Federal Savings Bank has failed. All deposits should be secured because Beal Bank has taken over the bank. Here is the excerpt from the FDIC press release:

New South Federal Savings Bank, Irondale, Alabama, was closed today by the Office of Thrift Supervision, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Beal Bank, Plano, Texas, to assume all of the deposits of New South Federal Savings Bank.

The sole branch of New South Federal Savings Bank will reopen on Monday as a branch of Beal Bank. Depositors of New South Federal Savings Bank will automatically become depositors of Beal Bank. D

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