For those eligible to open an account with USAA Bank, now maybe a good time to do so. Now till 5/31/2009 anyone who opens a Free Checking account with direct deposit will receive a $100 bonus in December 2009.  As with most promo offers current USAA checking account customers don't qualify, and those who do must be eligible for USAA property and casualty insurance.  You can open an account online, just make sure to include the offer code CEO 100.