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Connecticut CD Rates 2012

With the 10 year treasury at 1.5%, CD rates are at 30 year low yields.  The current 5 year CD rate in Connecticut is now around 1% which is actually a bit lower than the 3 year CD rates being offered. Bankrate.com is the best place to find all local CD rates available. Click her [...]

Best CD Rate Alternatives

Bank CD rates are averaging 1% to 1.8% on a 5 year fixed basis nationally. Rate offerings have not been this low in many decades. With the current inflation rate nearing 3%, a fixed CD at less than 2% will not even keep pace. Given this dynamic, it makes sense to look [...]

3.15 % CD Type Interest Rate

The average 5 year CD rate is 1.16% nationally and 1.34% in Connecticut. An A rate insurance carrier is currently offering a 6 year fixed rate at 3.15% for deposits under $100,000 and 3.25% for $100,000 and above. The plan comes with a 100% return of premium feature at any time, even [...]