Following a string of security breaches on three major organizations–Lockheed Martin Inc, Google Inc. and Sony Corp (twice in their case)–Citigroup was next in line as hackers compromised the security of over 200,000 credit card accounts. Along with this comes news that leading economic experts predict a 15% chance the U.S. economy could fall into another recession. An upside amid all the recent bad news is that we’ve experienced a drop in oil prices, which has translated to slightly cheaper gas.

Citi Security Breach Prompts Stricter Standards

Serving eleven counties in Northwest Iowa, North Star Community Credit Union is your full-service financial institution. They have great interest rates to offer, including the best savings account rates, like today’s at .50% APY.

If you’d like to obtain this savings rate, you must first become a member of the credit union. Dividends are calculated daily and paid monthly and a minimum balance of $25.00 is required to earn dividends. Rates may change after the account is opened and are subject to change at any time.

Keyworth Bank offers a variety of savings options designed to help you unlock your dreams and achieve your financial goals, but even the basic personal savings account offers a great  savings interest rate of .50% APY.

There is a minimum $100 balance required to open an account and avoid the monthly fees. You are allowed to withdrawals per month at no charge. Please note that rates may change after you open your account and fees could reduce your earnings.

The mission of Green Belt Bank & Trust is to be recognized by customers, employees, shareholders and the communities it serves as a leader in the industry by providing a useful array of financial tools and a level of service that exceeds expectations. This bank is accomplishing their goal in part by offering competitive interest rates, like their outstanding personal savings account rate of .50% APY.

You must deposit a minimum of $50 to earn the specified savings interest rate and maintaining at least $100 will waive the monthly fee. Interest rates are subject to change after account opening and fees may reduce your earnings in the account.

Being in a relationship can be tough enough without adding extra stressors to the equation. It happens all the time, though, especially when it comes to money. It’s no secret that financial stress is one of the leading causes of divorce. So when your significant other is financially irresponsible, it’s sometimes hard to make the relationship work.

If you find yourself in a position where your partner is maxing out the credit cards, going on wild shopping sprees and eating in restaurants every few days and it seems you’re the only one trying to keep money in the household, before packing your things and walking away, consider some tips for getting things back in order.

Alabama Central Credit Union promises to provide the best service to its members, including the best savings rates like today’s offer for .75% APY.

You must be a member of the credit union to open a savings account. Balances of $500.01 and higher are eligible to earn the highest savings account rate. Please note that dividends are compounded and credited monthly and some accounts have transfer and/or withdrawal limitations. Interest rates are subject to change at any time.

Rose City Credit Union wants to help members help themselves by offering the best savings rates they can. Today, members earn an outstanding rate of .75% APY.

You must be a member of Rose City Credit Union to open an account. This savings account is tiered, and account balances of $5,005 to 10,004.99 earn the stated APY. Depositing more will result in even greater earnings. Please note that interest rates are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the credit union and fees may reduce your earnings.

The recession may be officially over, but Americans are still hurting financially. The Department of Labor reports hiring was down last month, and the disappointing news had a ripple effect on the economy as the stock market fell this week. The good news is it’s national doughnut day, and who doesn’t love doughnuts?

Sony Gets Hacked…Again

Crossroads Credit Union is a full service financial institution located serving Marion, McPherson and Harvey Counties in Kansas. Today, this credit union is offering a high interest savings account rate of .75% APY.

In order to obtain this rate, you must first become a member of the credit union. The highest savings rate is awarded to accounts with a balance of over $3,000. Interest rates are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the credit union.

Like most people, you probably sit down and at least attempt to draw up a budget each month. As you do, excitement might build while you list your expenditures and plug in the numbers. With those figures, it sure looks like you can finally pay down that debt and begin setting cash aside.

But even carefully constructed plans often fail, because somehow more goes out than you think or want. You’d like to plug the leaks–if only you can locate them. Want a hint? Here are the top six expenses that could have derailed that master plan: