Flagstar Bank, the largest bank headquartered in Michigan, celebrated its 25^th anniversary in 2012. The bank is one of the 15 largest savings banks in the country.

Since 1812, when the financial institution known today as Citibank was founded as the City Bank of New York, the company has been on the leading edge of banking.

Mutual of Omaha Bank offers a wide range of deposit accounts and services to customers across the nation, including mobile and online banking. The bank has grown through the acquisition of other community banks, as well as bringing in new customers through its online banking operation.

Ultima Bank is a relatively small institution with big ambitions, including aiming to offer the best online savings account for its customers. It has been serving the residents of rural Minnesota for more than 100 years. But with the launch of Ultima Bank Direct, customers from across the country can take advantage of its online… Continue reading Ultima Bank Combines Traditional and Online Banking

The HSBC name is a relative newcomer to the world of retail banking, but the institution is no stranger to finance. The company has roots in financial services that extend back to the 19th century and span the globe. While the initials HSBC refer to the Hong Kong Shanghai Bank Corporation, the company traces much… Continue reading HSBC Bank Review: Blending Direct and Retail Banking

EmigrantDirect, the online division of Emigrant Bank, offers online bank accounts that feature around-the-clock access and management via the EmigrantDirect website, as well as some attractive terms. Founded in 1850, Emigrant Bank is one of the oldest banks in the nation. It was founded by Irish emigrants as a mutual savings bank and was the… Continue reading EmigrantDirect – Online Bank Accounts From A Venerable Institution

KeyBank offers full-service banking to customers in states across the nation, from Alaska to Maine. Although the company traces its roots back to 1825, the current KeyBank was formed in 1994 when KeyCorp of Albany, New York, merged with Cleveland’s Society Corporation.  KeyBank has been honored numerous times for its customer service, mobile banking, and… Continue reading Keybank Review – Comprehensive Banking With Rewards

Synchrony Bank is an online bank that offers savings accounts, money markets and CDs. Here’s more on Synchrony Bank to help you decide if it’s the right place for your savings.

While a relative newcomer on the U.S. banking scene, Barclays Bank has a long and storied history overseas. It has grown into a wide-reaching online bank with more than 48 million customers and clients around the world. History of Barclays Bank Barclays traces its origins back to 1690 when two goldsmith bankers began doing business… Continue reading Barclays Bank Review: Savings Accounts & CDs

Founded in 1992, E*TRADE was one of the web’s first online brokerage firms. The company made it easy for individuals to buy and sell stocks and quickly became a popular place for aspiring day traders. Today, the company is known by many for its popular Super Bowl commercials featuring stock-trading babies. Cute commercials aside, E*TRADE… Continue reading E*Trade Bank – More Than A Brokerage