Switching Banks

I just took advantage of the 5.00% APY savings account and free checking deal from Washington Mutual. I've had Wells Fargo ever since I was a kid and now that I'm working, I've decided to stash my cash/emergency fund in a savings with higher interest.





The main thing I like about Wamu is that I can just go to my local branch if need be. HSBC has a great deal going on too, but I haven't seen any branches where I live. Linking your current savings to an online savings could work too, but again, I like the convenience of seeing a teller.