I’ve been notified that if you open up an E*Trade checking account by 12/17/2008, you’ll get a $25 bonus. 

Here’s what you have to do in order to get the bonus –

• Make a minimum deposit of at least $1.
• Open up the account by at least 12/17/2008.
• Must be a new account.

As of today (11/30/2008), the APY for this particular checking account is 3.30%.

If you’re looking for a checking account that’s insured and has a great rate, I would advise you look into E*Trade.  They are a reputable company that has been around for years serving over 1,000 new account a day.  I wouldn’t worry about the rate right now because as of the past year or so, this rate hasn’t changed much but it doesn’t mean it will in the future.

For a limited time, you can find one of the best checking accounts with the Midwest America Federal Credit Union.  This rate is good on balances up to $25,000.  Anything over $25,000 will receive a 1.51% rate.

Some of the features that this checking account has includes –

• No monthly fees.
• Free bill pay
• ATM fees refunded (up to $25 per month)
• Insured

If you’re interested in opening up an account, you will need to either call up the bank or visit a local branch.

Visit MWAFCU.org for more information on this fantastic rate!

I was doing some research the other day and found Bank of Internet’s 3.40% APY interest checking account.  If you’re looking for a checking account that not only has great features and pays interest, you may want to check out this account.  Here’s what it has to offer –

Competitive rates (the best checking rate I’ve found online)

FDIC Insured

ATM reimbursement (up to $8/month)

Free only bill pay

The nice thing about this checking account is that it only takes a minimum of $500 to open.  This fee is as of 11/2/2008 and remember, it can change at any time.

Get more information and sign up information on BankofInternet’s checking page.