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ING Direct is holding their Black Friday Sales for three days from Friday-Saturday. They are offering savings on checking accounts, kids accounts, and a decent 2% IRA 24-month CD.

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Aurora Bank, formerly Lehman Brothers Bank, is offering a 1.43% APY on its one-year CD. However, court documents show Lehman Brothers Holdings needs to sell Aurora Bank in 18 months or close it.

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Want the Higher Interest Rate of 5-Year CDs but Need Liquidity? Consider CD Laddering.

While banking giants such as Bank of America are announcing further interest rate cuts on long-term CDs, it’s not too late to lock in that higher rate now. CD laddering will help give you liquidity while protecting you from having all your funds stuck in a 5-year CD with a low interest rate.

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Three Tips for Protecting Your CD Investments

Investing in a CD is a great idea. But do you know how to protect your investment and help it grow to its full potential?

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CD's May Not Make You Rich, but They Protect Against Losses in Unstable Economy

Interest rates for savers may be low, but consider potential losses before chasing high-interest riskier investments. Decent interest rates on safe investments can still be found, even if the rates aren't ideal.

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Five Tips for Picking a Certificate of Deposit

If you have invested in CDs before, you probably know a little bit about what you are doing. But if you are considering doing it for the first time, you may not know where to start. Here are some tips to help ensure that you make educated and informed decisions.

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Sallie Mae Now Offers More than Just School Loans

Sallie Mae is now offering CD account products. Here are some details to help you better understand what this student loan conglomerate is offering.

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Can You Time the CD Market?

Is it possible to time the CD market so you can get the best rates?

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What You Should Know about Callable CDs

Callable CDs are much like normal CD accounts with a twist. Are they the right type of investment for you?

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Paying Taxes on Your CD Account Interest

Are you expected to pay taxes on the interest you earn with your CD investments?

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Four Factors that Determine CD Rates

Have you ever wondered where banks get the rates they have for the CD accounts they offer? There is a method to their madness and there are ways that you can maximize the benefits that you reap.

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With the new regulations regarding overdraft fees, banks need to make up the expected monetary loss somewhere. Will this affect the CD rates at your bank?

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Teaching Your Kids to Invest in CDs

Teaching your children to start investing at a young age can help them be financially responsible as they grow older.

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Comparing Money Markets and Certificates of Deposit

Which is better - CDs or money market accounts? It really depends on what your investing needs are.

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Higher Interest Rates Are Not Always Better

Have you been looking for a CD for investing your money? High interest rates may seem appealing, but are they really the best bet?

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