Comments on: Best Online Savings Accounts with High Yield Returns

By: Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 02:54:13 +0000

Larry, Bankrate.com is an industry leader for objective bank rankings (see their Safe and Sound rankings) which are based on public information, regulatory filings, etc. They also offer a wide array of tools, including calculators and comparison tools. Their site is legitimate and has been referenced by all of the major news outlets, such as CNN, Yahoo. MSN, etc. (they also advertise heavily on some of these sites).

By: LARRY

LARRY — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 02:04:23 +0000

What is Bankrate.com, their site is very confusing. I see you reference them from time to time, do you recommend the site for credibility?

By: william stevenson

william stevenson — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:20:12 +0000

I wish to tell all the members of the younger generation to be aware of all the investment opportunities that are available and for God sake save every dime you can. Retirement is right around the corner, don’t be caught short.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:17:09 +0000

Steve,

I haven’t heard of them before, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t a good bank. I went to BankRate’s Safe and Sound Ratings and looked up StoneBridge Bank.StoneBridge is a relatively small bank compared to some of the banks mentioned in this article. Because the audience of this website is nationwide, I don’t focus on small or regional banks, or banks with membership requirements. That is because there are so many of them and they aren’t always the best option for people who live across the country, particularly when some of the larger banks have a more extensive ATM network, more B&M locations, and excellent online features.

If you are happy with them, then by all means, enjoy your hidden gem!

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:02:14 +0000

I wonder why none of these lists ever include Stonebridge Bank (http://www.stonebridgebank.com), I’ve used them for years now and they have always had high rates with low or no fees, here’s some of the current rates, free interest checking @ 0.10% APY (yeah its low but I only keep min in that & just transfer online to MM), and Premier Money Market @ 1.45% APY with “Minimum average daily balance of $1,000 to avoid $10 monthly service charge” (I’m pretty sure I’ve dropped below that amount in the past & have never been charged, but I think it used to be if you were below said amount it was 0% APY with no fee, I can’t remember), the CD’s currently range from 1.40% (6 month) to 2.75% (60 month) APY. My understanding is they are mostly internet based with only 4 B&M locations. So the thing I really wonder about is, are they some hidden gem I should enjoy sharing & keep or is there something I’m missing and I should run far away…anyone???

By: Jerry

Jerry — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:09:55 +0000

Has anyone tried the discover high yield savings? They offer 2%…wondering if they are good or bad. I have my savings in ING now but every month they keep lowering my APR.

By: Martin

Martin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:34:01 +0000

Thanks for the information, as a Canadian moving to the USA the number of banks to choose from were astronomical making a financial institute to choose from to be very difficult. Outside of Credit Unions we only have maybe 10 banks in the whole of the country and for the most part they service nationwide.

For those moving to the USA I would probably recommend HSBC since they are the only international bank on this list which can make it easier moving money in and out of the country.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:53:08 +0000

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