National City Bank New CD Special (IN)

Best CD Rates — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:49:49 +0000

National City Bank is advertising a new CD special today: 5.00% APY for terms of 19 to 35 months. The minimum deposit is $10,000. The 4.00% money market account special is also being advertised. The 4% APY is guaranteed for 180 days. In Florida, the money market requires a minimum balance of $25,000 to earn the 4%.

In Indiana, the minimum balance is advertised as only $5,000. Here’s the Florida National City ad and here’s the Indiana ad. Note, the Indiana ad states that this is available at National City locations in IN, IL, KY, MI, MO, OH, PA and WI. Both ads list the end date of 9/13/08.

February 2008 CD Rates

Best CD Rates — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:07:06 +0000

With rates dropping all over the board, it has become harder and harder to find good rates on certificate of deposits. Here’s a current listing of the best short term CD rates available today:

IndyMac Bank holds the top rate for 3 month CDs , with 4.25% APY on their 3 month CD. Minimum deposit is $5,000.

Countrywide Bank has the best rate for the 6 month CDs, with 4.30% APY on their 6 month CD. Minimum deposit is $10,000.

With rates dropping so quickly, it might be a better idea to maintain liquidity by investing in short term CDs or even high yield savings accounts such as Washington Mutual’s Free Checking/Savings Account, or E*Trade Financials Complete Savings.

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National City Bank New CD Special (IN)

February 2008 CD Rates