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NEWS & ADVICE: CHECKING & SAVINGS
 
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National CD & Investment Rates
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NATIONAL OVERNIGHT AVERAGESTODAY+/-LAST WEEK
6 month CD 1.12% 1.13%
1 yr CD 1.56% 1.59%
5 yr CD 2.59% 2.63%
1 yr IRA CD 1.39% 1.48%
5 yr IRA CD 2.57% 2.63%
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HOT CHECKING TOPICS

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ADDITIONAL CHECKING ACCOUNT NEWS
Savings levels to rise in 2007
If the economy slows, as many expect, savings rates should rise. A potential rate war could fuel the fire.
Don't use debit card for car rental
Using a debit card when renting a car can be a very costly way to go. Be careful.
Options for overdraft protection
If you have a checking account and credit card with the same institution you could to use it for NSF protection.
 
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