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Blue Chip Financial Stocks vs Bank Savings Accounts

March 5, 2009
By Clark Schultz | Money-Rates Columnist

It was not that long ago that the bluest of the blue chip stocks including financial services giants like AIG, Citigroup, Bank of America, Capital One, Wells Fargo, and American Express were must-have stocks for any portfolio. A blue-chip financial stock meant stability and long-term growth. Even the dividend yields of the blue-chippers would consistently [...]

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5.50% APY on a Patriot Bank (Texas) Savings Account

December 3, 2007
By MoneyRates team | Money-Rates Columnist

Patriot Bank, a regional Texas bank, is offering a 5.50% APY on savings accounts opened with a minimum of $100. A visit to one of the Texas branches is required to earn the stated APY.
More FDIC-insured savings account yields here.

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