Discover Bank Savings Account and CD Review – Available Nationwide
Friday, July 30, 2010 – 6:51 AM by Ken – Bank Deals Guy
Discover Bank continues to offer competitive rates on its savings account, CDs and IRA CDs. For those who might have been unsatisfied with Discover Bank in previous years, you may want to try them again. As I reported in February, they have made significant improvements in their online banking interface which simplifies many aspects of internet banking.
Discover Bank’s online savings account rate continues to be one of the top for internet banks. The rate is 1.35% APY as of the morning of 7/30/2010. This has held since February of this year.
Retailers add thousands of jobs this year
The shop and retail sector has experience a colossal increase in the number of jobs during the second quarter of 2010, a new study showed.
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) in conjunction with business law firm, Bond Pearce conducted their recent Retail Employment Monitor (REM).
Results showed that full-time equivalent (FTE) employment in shops was up by 3.6% in the second quarter of this year compared with last year.
Family Efficiency Is a Key to Savings
When you live in and oversee a busy household, it can be chaotic in the best of times. With several people living in one space, there are probably 100 things each day that can be left on, left open, knocked over, or broken that costs money. For instance, in an average morning a family getting ready for work and school will likely waste water, burn unnecessary lights, let the heat escape through an open door, or let the cold air escape from the refrigerator. With everyone so busy, it is very easy to overlook some efficiency problems that cost extra money.
How To Fix The Problem
It is easy to say ‘slow down a little; but much harder for a family to accomplish the task. H
Small businesses called to sponsor 2012 Athletes
UK small businesses have the opportunity to get involved in the Olympics and Paralympics, under a new scheme.
Britain’s preparations for London 2012 could be boosted by millions under an innovative new scheme launched yesterday at the British Olympic Association’s (BOA).
The ‘Our Team 2012′ programme for small businesses will raise at least £15 million with the aim of helping to meet the £25 million fundraising target which will equip 1,200 athletes with equipment and training.
Companies will be asked to pay £9,900 per year to participate in the two year programme, which includes a number of benefits such as meeting athletes, attend related network events, and will be given tickets to UK sports events. The
Bankwest Fixed Deposit Rate Australia
In this month of July Fixed Deposits Rates shares fixed deposits rates of interest to our readers with this post entitled: Bankwest Fixed Deposit Rate Australia.
We provide updates on certain financial investments on our site. As part of our standard disclaimer, Bankwest Fixed Deposit Rate Australia quoted on our finance site are subject to change without any notice.
By the time you read them, Bankwest Fixed Deposit Rate Australia may be different what you see here. Thus before you invest in these financial products like savings accounts, money market accounts or cash in deposit accounts and other financial products, you should verify fixed deposit rates with bank or financial institution. Read more…
CDs or Savings Accounts in Today’s Interest Rate Environment?
by Ken – Bank Deals Guy Poll: What percentage of your savings do you have in CDs? Submit Your Answer
A reader recently asked me why open a CD when rates are so low. Wouldn’t an internet savings account be better until rates are higher?
Last year at this time many had thought we would surely see higher rates in 2010. In July 2009 there were a few savings accounts with a 2.50% APY. The best 1-year CD rate was 2.50% APY, and the best 5-year CD rate was 3.91% APY.
For the last year rates have continued to fall.