Over the last couple weeks, the winners in the CD rate of the week search have been dominated by credit unions. However, most of these candidates shared a common pattern: they were small, served a unique and limited population, and … Continue Reading

Have you ever heard of Intervest National Bank? Neither have I, but it does exist, and it’s offering a certificate of deposit or CD for 1.52 percent, which is at least a half point higher than most national banks and … Continue Reading

Earning 1.2 percent on a 5-year CD as of June 2013 is pretty typical fare for certificates of deposit. However, earning 1.55 percent on a 5-year CD is a bit more attractive, especially when dealing sizable amounts under $250,000 per … Continue Reading

Given the continued flat projection on CD profits via interest earnings, Barclays Bank’s 3-year CD ends up being something the fly a banner about. Barclays is currently offering a 3-year CD with an annual interest payment of 1.35 percent and … Continue Reading

When it can be found, a CD rate close to 2 percent is worth grabbing these days. Mountain America Credit Union did recently drop its CD rate just below 2 percent, but the current offering of 1.98 percent for a … Continue Reading

Going into the middle of May 2013, certificate of deposit rates have not changed much with the average 1-year rate at 0.25 percent and the average 5-year CD paying out 0.80 percent, according to Bankrate.com. Clearly, what most banks are … Continue Reading

Good CD rates being offered by banks continued to be hard to come by in May 2013. However, when a rate is offered over 1 percent savers should pay attention, especially those with a large amount that needs to remain … Continue Reading