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Amtrust has some very interesting CD rates.

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Geauga Savings Bank is an Ohio-based FDIC-insured bank, with a 3.5 star rating (good) at Bauer Financial. They've stepped into the rate game with some top Certificate of Deposit (CD) rates. 1-year CD yields 4.37% APY, second on... Read →
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Farmers & Traders Bank Takes Weekly Spotlight for 3% APY 60-Month CD

Congratulations to Farmers and Traders Bank of Bancroft, IA for having the highest 60-month CD rate according to the BestCashCow rate tables. The bank offers a 5-year CD that pays 3.00% APY with a minimum balance of $5,000. Just a few short months ago, there were many banks paying 3% or over, but the list has whittled down to Farmers and Traders and a handful of credit unions scattered across the country.

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Happy Friday. On this day we have several banks who have increased their CD rates. Banks are looking for your money.

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EverBank has raised the rate on its 12 and 36 month Yield Pledge Certificate of Deposits and now occupies one of the the top spots for 1 year, 2 year and 3 year CDs.

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M&T Bank, NA is offering some of the highest rates on 2 and 3 year CDs. The only problem, a somewhat kluge application process.

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Six months ago you could find a savings account or CD above 6%. Just a month ago you could find a rate above 5%. Soon, you'll be lucky to find a rate above 4%.

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iGOBanking.com is offering a 5-Year CD that pays 3.55% APY. That's currently the best 5-year cd rate according to the BestCashCow rate tables.

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Are bump-up CDs a worthwhile addition to a savings portfolio? Should you consider opening one? What exactly is a bump-up CD?

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Are Zero-Coupon CDs Right for You?

If you can afford to hold CDs to full-term maturity and can afford to pay taxes each year on interest income you haven't actually been paid yet, zero-coupon CDs may be worth looking into.

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Competitive 5-Year CD Rates from Several Northeast Banks

The Mid-Western states tend to have the highest average CD rates but we've found some Northeast Banks offering relatively attractive 5-year CD rates.

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GiftsforBanking.com: Interesting, but not for Everyone

There are a ton of ads floating across the internet offering you an “Ipad” bundle or a new Samsung flat screen TV if you open a new 2-year CD. If you click on one of the advertisements, you will immediately be transported... Read →

Today, the Fed cut rates by 50 basis points or 1/2 percent. Savings, CD, and Money Market rates will drop as a result.

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State Bank of India has gotten aggressive with its rates, offering the highest 24, 36, and 60 month CD rates. They are largely unknown but are part of one of the largest Indian banks.

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BankUnited of Florida is offering a competitive 3.25% APY 4-year CD and a 3.50% APY 5-year CD. These are some of the best cd rates for these terms according to the BestCashCow rate tables. The minimum balance to obtain this rate is... Read →