by Mr. Finance May 19th, 2010 at 6:44 am
Would you like a CD that allows you to withdraw your principal as well as interest if you should need it?
The Greater Iowa Credit Union is offering an 11 and 29 month CD at 1.27% and 2.00% APY that allows you to take one withdrawal with no penalty as long as you maintain 50% of the original balance and maintain a balance greater than $500. The Greater Iowa CU currently has a 5 star “superior” [...]

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by Mr. Finance May 13th, 2010 at 3:00 am
Chase Bank continues to grow in size with its acquiring of Washington Mutual back in 2008 as well as the many perks given to businesses with its new credit card offerings to help these mid-size companies.
How are investments looking for Chase? Recent Chase CD rates are down just like any other bank out there right now, and their money market rates may not be too appealing, but Chase does offer some CD specials if you [...]

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by Mr. Finance April 12th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
It is more important than ever to deal with financially secure banks. We still need the best interest rates at the same time. While the FDIC does guarantee that Bank CD investments are safe, it doesn’t hurt to do a little research and find the banks that are the most sound financially right now.
While the below list is not for the best CD rates in Iowa, it could be considered a safe list of [...]

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by Mr. Finance April 7th, 2010 at 8:02 am
With so much uncertainty, you may feel comfortable locking in only with the shortest term rates. Below is a list of some of the most competitive APYs as of the first week of April.
These banks are listed in no particular order. If you have any banks which you would like to add to this list, please do so in the comment section below. If you would like to inform us of changes on any [...]

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by Mr. Finance April 7th, 2010 at 8:00 am
This is a quick look of the highest current APY rates I could find for fans of the 2 year CD. These rates were in effect in the first week of April. The following list is in no particular order, and may not reflect every rate possible. If there are any you would like to add to the list, please do so in your comments.
Wings Financial/share = 2.42%
Alliant CU/24-35 mo = 2.25%
USAA = 2.26%
Country Bank [...]

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by Mr. Finance April 5th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
Joining this CU depends on where you work in the US. The website lists all the companies in the US that are members. Below is a list of the various lengths of investment for their CD rates. Obviously the highest is the 5 year, but even the 12 month rate is competitive in the current market.
You can see the list below starting from lowest to highest.
DreamBuilder 6 Mo Certificate/min $100 Dep = 1.00% APY
Savings & [...]

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by Mr. Finance April 3rd, 2010 at 1:52 am
Looking back on the past few weeks of bank rates we will cover CD rates from various banks from the last month. Remember that these rates are subject to change and are good as of 4/2/10.
Northstar Bank of course as of right now is providing a 1 year CD at 1.45% APY which is about average.
Visions FCU had a slightly better CD rates at 2.02% APY for 12 months. They are based in New [...]

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by Mr. Finance April 2nd, 2010 at 11:07 pm
Northstar bank has a decent 5 year rate which you may want to look at. The following list will provide Rates on CDs Current as of March 30, 2010 for shorter terms as well.
5 year = 2.75% APY
4 year = 2.50% APY
3 year = 2.10% APY
30 month = 2.00% APY
18 month = 1.60% APY
1 year = 1.45% APY
6 month = 1.10% APY
3 month = .75% APY
1 month = .40% APY
Northstar Bank has a 4 star [...]

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by Mr. Finance April 2nd, 2010 at 11:04 pm
If you are living in New York and are looking for a good Credit Union to get a decent rate on a Regular or IRA CD, you should check out Visions Federal Credit Union.
5 year = 3.565 APY
3 1/2 year = 3.05% APY
2 /2 years to 41 Month = 2.28% APY
32 Month IRA Super saver 3.05% = 3.05% APY
15 month = 2.53% APY
1 year to 29 month = 2.02% APY
6-11 month =1.41% APY
91 day = [...]

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by Mr. Finance April 2nd, 2010 at 10:57 pm
Check out the Lomto membership which is open to people who live, work, worship, or attend school in the area or have existing family members who are members here.
Also-Member Share Certificate Rates are:
6 month = 1.40% APY
1 year = 2.06% APY
2 year = 2.52% APY
3 year = 2.83% APY
4 year = 3.24% APY
5 year = 3.55% APY
LOMTO stands for The League of Mutual Taxi Owners. LOMTO Credit Union is located in Woodside, New York. Their [...]

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