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May 24, 2017Veridian Credit Union offers best 2-year CD rate
This 25-month CD pays well more than even the best savings account. Find out which savers this certificate may be good for.
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May 23, 2017Why My e-BAnC may have the best 12-month CD
This CD is perfect for savers who don’t have enough cash for a hefty deposit.
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May 19, 2017NASA FCU has CD deals that are out of this world
This credit union offers attractive short- and long-term CDs to all savers nationwide.
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Dec 22, 2017Ally Bank CD Rates
You can find slightly better deals elsewhere, but one Ally Bank feature could sell you on this CD.
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May 17, 2017iGOBanking’s short-term CD beats the top savings account rates
This online bank’s 18-month CD is a good bet for savers waiting for rates to rise. Here’s why.
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May 16, 2017Patelco Credit Union offers top 5-year CD rate
This California credit union will pay savers four-tenths of a percentage point more in interest than the leading nationally available bank deal.
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May 09, 2017Popular Direct vies for best 5-year CD rates
This is probably not a CD for newbie savers looking to dip their toes in investment waters. Here’s why.
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Apr 21, 2017MutualOne Bank tops all the best CD rates
A Massachusetts-based bank is offering a deal on CD rates that could add hundreds of extra dollars to your pocket.
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Dec 16, 2014The risk of leaving too much money in CDs
CDs are for the risk-averse. But what if you’re missing out on a greater return?
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Mar 21, 2017Thanks, Fed! Hike pushes CD rates higher
Two banks recently boosted rates to offer the top nationally available 60-month CD rate.