NWR - Bank recommendations

FH and I are in the process of switching banks.

Ultimately, we'd like a place where we can have all of our finances, including our IRAs and brokerage account. For the immediate future, we'll settle for someplace with decent checking / savings accounts.

We hate Chase, so that's out. I like Wachovia a lot for just regular personal banking, but there are hardly any branches on Long Island (and none within 10 mins of where we live). Also, I don't think we'd ever switch over our brokerage accounts / IRAs to Wachovia either.

We may stick with Wachovia for now if we can't make a decision on where to move everything... but I'd like some recommendations!

Anyone love their bank?! Tell me why!

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Posted by Kara and Todd

FH and I are in the process of switching banks.

Ultimately, we'd like a place where we can have all of our finances, including our IRAs and brokerage account. For the immediate future, we'll settle for someplace with decent checking / savings accounts.

We hate Chase, so that's out. I like Wachovia a lot for just regular personal banking, but there are hardly any branches on Long Island (and none within 10 mins of where we live). Also, I don't think we'd ever switch over our brokerage accounts / IRAs to Wachovia either.

We may stick with Wachovia for now if we can't make a decision on where to move everything... but I'd like some recommendations!

Anyone love their bank?! Tell me why!

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Commerce Bank is a great bank. They're also open on Sundays which might be helpful if you need to go into the bank to speak with someone. They have fantastic hours too!!! HTH

I hadn't thought about them. Thanks! I'll definitely look into them.

My dad works for Citigroup- the big heads of Citibank hehe not too sure what he does just know that lol


I guess I am bias...but Citibank has never caused me problems and I have loved working with them...may it be setting up accounts or getting rid of accounts....and they are expanding their business..alot of Citibanks are popping up everywhere!

JMO!

GOOD LUCK

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Posted by cbcf

My dad works for Citigroup- the big heads of Citibank hehe not too sure what he does just know that lol


I guess I am bias...but Citibank has never caused me problems and I have loved working with them...may it be setting up accounts or getting rid of accounts....and they are expanding their business..alot of Citibanks are popping up everywhere!

JMO!

GOOD LUCK

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I'm because my father works for Chase and that's the bank we're dying to get away from!

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Posted by Kara and Todd

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Posted by cbcf

My dad works for Citigroup- the big heads of Citibank hehe not too sure what he does just know that lol


I guess I am bias...but Citibank has never caused me problems and I have loved working with them...may it be setting up accounts or getting rid of accounts....and they are expanding their business..alot of Citibanks are popping up everywhere!

JMO!

GOOD LUCK

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I'm because my father works for Chase and that's the bank we're dying to get away from!

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Yeah thankfully I like the bank my dad works for...otherwise I might get disowned if I changed!! Just Kidding!! But that stinks your father works for Chase and you still have problems!! Well Good Luck I hope choosing a bank works out for you!!!

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Posted by cbcf

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Posted by Kara and Todd

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Posted by cbcf

My dad works for Citigroup- the big heads of Citibank hehe not too sure what he does just know that lol


I guess I am bias...but Citibank has never caused me problems and I have loved working with them...may it be setting up accounts or getting rid of accounts....and they are expanding their business..alot of Citibanks are popping up everywhere!

JMO!

GOOD LUCK

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I'm because my father works for Chase and that's the bank we're dying to get away from!

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Yeah thankfully I like the bank my dad works for...otherwise I might get disowned if I changed!! Just Kidding!! But that stinks your father works for Chase and you still have problems!! Well Good Luck I hope choosing a bank works out for you!!!

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Well, in fairness to my dad, his job has got nothing at all the do with retail banking!

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Posted by RudysMom

Do you live in Suffolk? If you do you can join Teachers Federal Credit Union - they have good rates for money market accounts and car loans and are easy to deal with.

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Nope, unfortunately we're in Lynbrook... However, there is a credit union in Nassau, too. I know I can join b/c my mom is a teacher and a member. I hadn't thought of that...

FH and I opened a joint account at North Fork. He's been banking with them for years. There are branches all over the place!! I have another account with Municipal Credit Union- which is for NYC workers... they are horrible!! Check out North Fork!! HTH!

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Posted by ewickens

I love HSBC and they're worldwide, so no matter where we go, we'll find one.

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I second HSBC. We have an online savings account linked with a checking account for the wedding. All our wedding money is in there. They give 5.05% interest for the online savings. We have made alomost 1K in interest in 7 months. It's going to help so much!

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Posted by ker21318

My sister works for North Fork. So thats where we go. She does all my banking for me.

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North Fork has been purchased by Capital One so you will eventually see all of those changing.

I have worked for Chase, Bank Of America and Capital One and I have liked BoFA the best.