Why Invest in a CD?

Following the financial collapse, investing in a certificate of deposit wasn’t the best option. Many U.S. citizens lost money and couldn’t afford to save. Interest rates on CDs dropped below one percent, which made it no longer a worthwhile investment.

Now, investors are saying CDs may be a good way to start saving money again.

Historically, CD interest rates increase as the U.S. Treasury’s interest rates increase, and vice versa. As of April 2010, the U.S. Treasury’s interest rates hit a 10 year high.

That’s good news for investors looking to get into a Certificate of Deposit, Money Market, or Investment Retirement Account.

You can keep track of all the latest updates on CD rates by using Seattle Banking Rates. If you find a top CD rate, get in touch with the bank and start saving.

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Best Seattle Banking Rates

Featured Rate
Ally Bank	1.18% Date: Jan 24, 2012 2-Year CD Rate View Rate Details
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Twinstar Credit Union Savings Account	1.60% Date: Jan 30, 2012 View Rate Details
Ibew 76 Credit Union 2 Year CD Account	1.51% Date: Feb 2, 2012 View Rate Details
Cascade Bank 2 Year CD Account	1.25% Date: Mar 28, 2011 View Rate Details
Tulip Cooperative Credit Union 2 Year CD Account	1.15% Date: Feb 3, 2012 View Rate Details
Generations Credit Union 2 Year CD Account	1.01% Date: Jan 30, 2012 View Rate Details
UniBank 2 Year CD Account	1.00% Date: Feb 3, 2012 View Rate Details
UniBank 2 Year CD Account	1.25% to 1.00% Date: Feb 3, 2012
UniBank 12 Month CD Account	1.00% to 0.75% Date: Feb 3, 2012
UniBank 6 Month CD Account	0.75% to 0.50% Date: Feb 3, 2012
UniBank Savings Account	0.75% to 0.50% Date: Feb 3, 2012
Sound Credit Union 2 Year CD Account	0.45% to 0.40% Date: Feb 1, 2012
Sound Credit Union 12 Month CD Account	0.25% to 0.20% Date: Feb 1, 2012

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