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A saver tempted by high CD rates may be sacrificing the security of FDIC insurance.

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Kristin Arnold talks low CD rates and why they may stay that way.
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CDs Overnight Averages
Product Yield +/- Last week
6 Mo CD
1.16%
1.23%
1 Yr CD
1.65%
1.70%
5 Yr CD
2.94%
2.95%
1 Yr Jumbo CD
1.39%
1.40%
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A saver tempted by high CD rates may be sacrificing the security of FDIC insurance.
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