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Certificates of Deposit (CDs) News

Where to Hide If Bonds Fall

Tuesday Oct 13, 2009

Investors can use short-term bond funds, stable-value funds and CDs to protect their fixed-income assets when interest rates rise again.

No-Risk CDs Improve Rates

Sunday Sep 27, 2009

Interest rates for no-penalty CDs have caught up to traditional ones, which have traditionally been depressed in exchange for quick access to cash.

Credit Unions Go Cutting-Edge

Friday Sep 11, 2009

Credit unions are competing for your dollars, too, and often they are more flexible in their responses to their members’ needs. Here are a few cutting-edge credit unions products and services that are worth checking out.

Discover Bank Customers Can Withdraw from CDs Penalty Free

Wednesday Jul 1, 2009

Discover Bank joined the crowd of companies offering breaks for customers who lose their jobs: this time, penalty-free CD withdrawals. Talk about a numbers game.

Be wary of market-indexed CDs

Tuesday Jun 23, 2009

Market-indexed CDs promise stock-market gains without any risk, plus FDIC insurance, but investors should be weary.

Not a customer? Bank isn't required to cash check

Tuesday Jun 9, 2009

Columnists Gail Liberman and Alan Lavine address consumer concerns about cashing checks at banks (not your own), brokerage fees and beneficiaries.  

Compounding: A Penny Saved is Billions Earned

Friday Jun 5, 2009

Albert Eistein referred to the concept of "compounding" as one of the "Eight Wonders of the World." Find out how you can use the power of compounding to transform your investment portfolio.

Four More Years at $250,000

Thursday May 21, 2009

A recent bill extends the FDIC-insurance limit to $250,000 until the end of 2013. But why not make it permanent?

Thrill of CD Auctions Lures Investors

Wednesday Apr 22, 2009

You've been able to bid on car insurance rates, airfares and home mortgages online and now you can bid on CDs. Just put in how much you want to deposit and for how long and wait to be presented with the best offer.

Comparing CDs and Savings Accounts

Wednesday Apr 8, 2009

The main factors differentiating and defining a certificate of deposit from a savings account are risk and accessibility.

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Today’s Rates

Type Today Week Ago
15 Year Fixed 4.62% Rates_down 4.67%
30 Year Fixed 5.15% 5.15%
1 Year ARM 3.48% Rates_down 3.51%
5/1 Year ARM 3.62% Rates_down 3.68%
Type Today Week Ago
Line of Credit 4.89% Rates_up 4.88%
10 Year Loan 7.47% 7.47%
15 Year Loan 7.61% Rates_up 7.60%
Type Today Week Ago
Interest Checking 0.28% 0.28%
Money Market/Savings 0.38% 0.38%
12 Month CD 1.13% Rates_deposit_down 1.15%
60 Month IRA CD 2.40% Rates_deposit_down 2.41%
Type Today Week Ago
Cash Back Cards 12.66% Rates_down 12.68%
No Annual Fee Cards 12.08% Rates_up 11.97%
Reward Cards 12.75% Rates_up 12.61%
Small Business Cards 11.01% Rates_up 10.94%
Student Cards 13.77% Rates_up 13.49%
Platinum Cards 12.26% Rates_up 12.11%
Provided by Informa 11.06.09