Comments on: Ally Bank: Kiplinger’s Rated Best Savings Account

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:58:40 +0000

Ally Bank has higher rates, and great customer service.
I like the savings account and Raise
Your Rate CD.

By: wayne

wayne — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:27:54 +0000

Have had Ally for savings. Moved most if not all money to them when they were the only ones to offer higher rate compared to others. No complaints with them. Transferring money to and from is fast (compared to ING) Have not had to call them for any issue. Only negative was they did not make available the 1099 online. Had to wait for it in the mail.

By: bg

bg — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:03:59 +0000

I had account with them through the change from GMAC to Ally and have not had any problems. I have a money market savings account and I have yet to have any complaints with it. I barely noticed any changes and the two times I have had to contact customer service they have been very polite and helpful.

By: Happy Ally Customer

Happy Ally Customer — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:57:53 +0000

While I don’t have a savings account with Ally, I do have several CDs and have always been able to online chat with the CSRs when I need to. I haven’t signed up for a No Penalty CD but I do plan on putting some money into that when I get my tax refund.

Can someone explain to me why the fact that Ally used to be GMAC Bank is such a big deal? If the bank is FDIC insured and you are under the limit, AND you are getting better rates than you could dream of at Bank of America or elsewhere, then what difference does it make? I’ve just never understood. I’m happy and I have talked to other people who are just as happy at Ally, so can’t we all just get along??

By: Investor Junkie

Investor Junkie — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:02:31 +0000

I like Ally Bank (Ahem GMAC Bank). No issues with the two CDs I have. I had to contact their customer service two times and thought they were helpful also. I can’t complain.