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Nervous investors are flocking to certificates of deposit, and banks are responding with higher rates.

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NATIONAL OVERNIGHT AVERAGES

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LAST WEEK

6 month CD	3.13%	3.13%
1 yr CD	3.61%	3.58%
5 yr CD	4.17%	4.13%
1 yr IRA CD	3.19%	3.26%
5 yr IRA CD	3.76%	3.81%

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Can I reinvest savings bonds, avoiding taxes?

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CD & INVESTING NEWS THIS WEEK

'Switch kits' help depositors jump ship

With this new tool, even those with multiple ties to their old banks can pack up and head for better (or safer) deals.

Inside the FDIC: the IndyMac story

An FDIC official gives an inside look at the closing of the bank and answers key questions about banking after IndyMac.

How to be ready for bank closure

In a post-IndyMac financial landscape, you need to know that your money is safe and what to do if your bank fails.

Brokered CDs: What if bank fails?

Some CDs are sold through brokerages. Will the holders of those CDs get their money back if the issuing bank fails?

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