http://www.bestbankoffer.com Searching the web for the best deals in banking and all things personal finance Sat, 14 Aug 2010 15:23:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.bestbankoffer.com/carrying-a-checking-account-balance-consider-e-trade/ http://www.bestbankoffer.com/carrying-a-checking-account-balance-consider-e-trade/#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:54:03 +0000 Moneywise http://www.bestbankoffer.com/?p=17 E-Trade (NASDAQ: ETFC) currently offers a pretty good deal when compared to my favorite, Schwab Bank (NASDAQ: SCHW), for those checking account holders carrying $5,000 or more in their accounts.  With an average daily balance of $5,000 you can earn 3.25% which blows away the 2.01% offered by Schwab.  Both banks offer no ATM fees and free bill pay.  Another benefit of E-Trade, as well, is its much cheaper brokerage fees, if you decide to use that feature as well.  However, Schwab generally has a better reputation for customer service and a stronger financial base.

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