$125 Checking Account Bonus at Banco Popular - CA, FL, IL, NY & NJ

Banco Popular has a checking account bonus in which you can get up to $125 for opening their Totally Free Checking. To earn the full $125, the following is required:Up to $25 for your old debit card and unused checks at another bank$50 for adding direct deposit$50 for using Banco Popular's free online bill payThey're also giving away a free Thermos Cooler. This promotion is listed at Banco

2.36% 6-Month CD at South Florida FCU - Local Only

South Florida FCU is offering some very competitive short-term certificate rates. The most competitive include a 2.36% APY for 3 and 6 months, 2.41% APY for 9 months and 2.46% APY for 12 months. Minimum deposit is $500. These are also available as IRA certificates (except the 3 month term). There's also a money market account with a 2.52% APY. These rates are listed in the credit union's rates

3.90% 60-Month CD at RBC Bank in AL, FL, GA, NC, SC & VA - Local Only

RBC Bank is offering a special 3.90% APY CD 60-month CD. Minimum deposit is $5,000, and a checking account is required. The CD is also available in an IRA. There are Jumbo CD versions of these with a 3.90% rate with no compounding. The Jumbo minimum is $100,000. This rate is listed at the bank's rate sheet as of 7/09/09. According to the rate sheet, interest rates are valid through July 14, 209.I

2.50% 24-Month CD & a Checking Account Bonus at BBV Compass in AL, AZ, CO, FL, NM & TX

Update 7/11/09: The 24-month CD rate has changed. For most areas, the rate has fallen to 2.30% APY. However, it went up to 2.60% APY in some places including Austin, TX; Colorado; and Jacksonville, FL.BBVA Compass is offering a competitive rate of 2.50% APY on its 2-year CD. Minimum deposit is $5,000. This rate is listed at the bank's rate table as of 7/09/09. Note, they have separate CD rate

$120 Checking Account Bonus at Comerica Bank

Comerica Bank is offering a promotion called the Sensible Stimulus Package. The promotion page is at comerica.com/Sensible. It says you can make up to $230, but based on what I've read and what I've been told by a Comerica CSR, only $120 would be doable and worthwhile for most people. The $120 checking bonus isn't too bad, but it will take some time and some work. To qualify for this promotion,

2.50% 15-Month CD at Banco Popular in NY & FL - Local Only

Update 7/10/09: I called again this morning, and I was told the 2.50% APY 15-month CD is still available in NY. There's also a 2.00% APY 7-month CD special. Rates are lower for CA: 2.00% APY 15-month CD and 1.75% APY 7-month CD.Banco Popular is offering a 2.50% APY 15-month CD special. Minimum deposit is $1,000. This special isn't listed at Banco Popular's website. A reader mentioned seeing these