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National CD rates for June 13, 2013

Article: Here are the average CD rates from Bankrate's weekly survey of large banks and thrifts.

CD rates for June 13, 2013

Article: Yields on CDs showed slight movement this week.

Current CD Interest Rates

Article: View current cd rates based on Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.

Should I put home down payment in CDs?

Article: When saving up for a home, there are better places to put your money than a CD. Here's why.

Are CDs good places for my rainy-day fund?

Article: Here are some good choices where you can save for a rainy day, or in case of job loss.

Investing in CDs with varying maturities

Article: At today's low rates, a CD ladder might be the best strategy. Here are the factors to consider.

Jump from a CD ladder to municipal bonds?

Article: The current interest rate environment may make muni bonds a better bet than staggered CDs.

2013 CD rates forecast

Article: Frustrated with low CD rates and yields? Prepare for more of the same in 2013.

CD rates for May 16, 2013

Article: CD yields continued their erosion this week.

CD rates for April 25, 2013

Article: CD yields had limited movement this week.

CD rates for Mar. 21, 2013

Article: CD yields continue to inch lower.

10 CD tips for savers

Article: In the fifth year of the great yield drought, what can CD savers do? Bankrate offers 10 CD strategies.

10 strategies for CD savers

Article: In the fifth year of the great yield drought, what can CD savers do? Bankrate offers 10 ideas.

Bump, step and add your way to CD returns

Article: It's a brave new world of CD investing. Find greater earnings potential in these new products.

CD rates for Dec. 27, 2012

Article: 2012 will go down as another lousy year for savers.

CD rates for Dec. 20, 2012

Article: What little movement there was in CD yields was to the downside.

CD rates for Nov. 29, 2012

Article: Yields inched lower on some maturities.

Your worst savings strategy? Doing nothing

Article: Even in today's low-yield world, you must be diligent in finding the best rates on savings.

Annuity or CD? Depends on financial needs

Article: If CDs or an annuity are your choices, answering these two questions can help you decide.

Why we put up with rock-bottom CD rates

Article: At today's yields, why stick with a CD? For some investors, it's for their own protection.

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CDs Overnight Averages

Product	Yield	+/-	Last week
6 month CD	0.41%		0.41%
1 yr CD	0.62%		0.62%
5 yr CD	1.23%		1.23%
1 yr jumbo CD	0.65%		0.64%

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