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4% Money Market at First Bank

First Bank has a very nice money market promotion going on right now: Their Performance Money Market Account has a 4.00% APY, and the rate is guaranteed for the next five months.  There is a minimum deposit of $10,000, and you must have or open a First Bank checking account to be eligible for the deal.  The deal doesn’t seem to be listed on their website, but you can see an ad for it here for the next few days.

First Bank has more than 25 locations in the Chicago area.  You can find one near you here.

Free iPod when opening First Bank checking account

First Bank has an interesting checking account promotion: If you open any checking account with them before March 1st with direct deposit, they’ll give you a free iPod Shuffle.  This deal is not listed on their website, but you can view an ad for it here (note: link will work only through February 28th).  The fine print: Direct deposit must be initiated within 90 days of account opening.  The iPod will be shipped 4-6 weeks after direct deposit has been verified.  One per household, must be a new checking account customer, etc.

First Bank has more than 25 locations in the Chicago area.  You can find one near you here.