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The MonuMINT and ManageMINT savings accounts at The Mint National Bank comes with a number of competitive tiers, including 1.85% APY for balance accounts holding $10,000 - $49,999.99. All savings tiers include:

• 2.10% APY on balances of $50,000 or more
• 1.85% APY on balances of $10,000 - $49,999.99
• 0.75% APY from up to $9,999.99

Interest compounds daily and posts monthly. The bank is located in Kingwood, TX.

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A new message on the SFGI Direct website suggests that it will no longer accept new applications starting Nov. 6, 2009. The message says that it will remove the "Apply Now" button from its site on that day.

The reason the site gives for removing the button is that it has "chosen a strategy to slow account growth by limiting the application process for new clients instead of dramatically cutting the rates on loyal customers."

The site thanks readers for their interest in the bank and recommends checking back periodically to see if it is accepting new applicants again. The rate for the savings account listed as of Nov. 5th was 2.25% APY with a $500 minimum.

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Bank of American Fork has lowered its SmartSavings Direct top tier rate to 1.55% APY . The previous rate was 1.60%. The current breakdown of tiers is as follows:

• 1.55% APY - $250,000 +
• 1.50% APY - $1,000 - $249,999.99
• 0.50% APY - $10 - $999.99

A minimum opening deposit of $10 is required. No...

A new study has found that sending people cellphone reminders via text messaging has helped increase savings balances by 6 percent. The study was conducted at Dartmouth University and looked at the difference it made to be reminded that you need to save your money.

The Basics of the Study

The...

If you're looking for a reasonable savings rate, Danversbank is offering 1.50% APY on the DBK Online Savings Account . Some details of the account include:

• $1 minimum to open
• $.01 balance to earn APY
• Receive Danversbank ATM card
• Use online or telephone banking

Initial funding for the account is...

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When you are in your early 20s, the idea of financial planning may seem overwhelming, even impossible.

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First Financial Federal Credit Union is offering an impressive list of tiers for its Money Manager Savings Account . The rate tiers are as follows:

• 2.40% APY - $100,000 or more
• 2.00% APY - $50,000-$99,999.99
• 1.80% APY - $10,000-$49,999.99
• 1.20% APY - $2,000-$9,999.99
• 0.70% APY - $0-$1,999.99

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Kentucky residents can benefit from a reasonable 1.30% APY high yield savings account on the highest tier from Commonwealth Credit Union . Here is a full list of the account's rate tiers:

• 1.30% APY - $100,000 and up
• 1.20% APY - $50,000 to $99,999
• 1.00% APY - $25,000 to $49,999
• 0.90% APY -...

If you, or a generous relative, has set up a trust or other interest-bearing account for your minor child, you may be facing some unique problems related to unearned income when tax time comes around. How do you report your child's interest income? Should you file a return on behalf of your...

Just had a baby? Congratulations on your brand new tax exemption! Of course, having a tax exemption isnt the only reason to have a baby, but with all of your new baby-related expenses such as diapers, food, furniture, and child care, it certainly doesnt hurt to defray costs by taking advantage...