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Low CD rates shouldn't derail savings
Article: A man with $500,000 to invest shouldn't let the money languish simply because CD rates are low.
2009-06-17T00:00:00
National CD rate averages
Article: Here are the average CD rates from Bankrate's weekly survey of large banks and thrifts.
2009-11-19T00:00:00
What type of CD is best?
Article: CDs come in all types. Here is a list to help you find the one to suit your financial needs.
2009-06-17T00:00:00
How do I … Open an account online?
Article: Opening a brokerage or CD account online isn't much different from doing so over the phone or in person.
2008-12-01T11:50:00
How do I ... Ladder CDs?
Article: CD laddering offers safety, high returns and liquidity all in the same place.
2008-12-01T12:09:00
National CD rate averages
Article: Here are the average CD rates from Bankrate's weekly survey of large banks and thrifts.
2009-11-12T00:00:00
Liquidity fears? Check out no-penalty CDs
Article: Some CDs don't penalize you for withdrawing before maturity, but beware of certain conditions.
2009-11-04T00:00:00
National CD rate averages
Article: Here are the average CD rates from Bankrate's weekly survey of large banks and thrifts.
2009-11-05T00:00:00
CD Rate Trend Index
Article: Will CD rates rise, fall or remain relatively unchanged? Experts and Bankrate analysts provide their insights.
2009-11-02T00:00:00
National CD rate averages
Article: Here are the average CD rates from Bankrate's weekly survey of large banks and thrifts.
2009-10-29T00:00:00
National CD rate averages
Article: Here are the average CD rates from Bankrate's weekly survey of large banks and thrifts.
2009-10-22T00:00:00
National CD rate averages
Article: Here are the average CD rates from Bankrate's weekly survey of large banks and thrifts.
2009-10-15T00:00:00
National CD rate averages
Article: Here are the average CD rates from Bankrate's weekly survey of large banks and thrifts.
2009-10-08T00:00:00
Don't put $175,000 in a CD
Article: It's a mistake to put $175,000 in savings into a single CD at today's interest rates.
2009-10-02T00:00:00
CD Rate Trend Index
Article: Will CD rates rise, fall or remain relatively unchanged? Experts and Bankrate analysts provide their insights.
2009-10-01T00:00:00
National CD rate averages
Article: Here are the average CD rates from Bankrate's weekly survey of large banks and thrifts.
2009-10-01T00:00:00
Should savers break rules?
Article: Dr. Don Taylor discusses instances when investors should buck -- or heed -- standard savings wisdom.
2009-09-09T00:00:00
National CD rate averages
Article: Here are the average CD rates from Bankrate's weekly survey of large banks and thrifts.
2009-09-24T00:00:00
Use CD proceeds to pay off loan
Article: Absent any substantial penalties or fees, it makes sense to use a CD to pay off a loan.
2009-09-22T00:00:00
How the rich save today
Article: The recession has changed how the wealthy save. What can average investors learn from the rich?
2009-09-09T00:00:00
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CDs Overnight Averages
Product Yield +/- Last week
6 Mo CD
1.26%
1.27%
1 Yr CD
1.71%
1.71%
5 Yr CD
2.94%
2.91%
1 Yr Jumbo CD
1.43%
1.45%
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