A Brief History of CD Rates – and Why They’re Still a Good Deal
April 17th, 2013 at 9:11 am by Ally
Anyone who’s been banking for the last few decades can remember the days when CD rates were so high that their interest alone could fund a lush retirement. The peak came in August 1981, when the interest rate for one six-month CD in particular hit 17.98 percent, according to MoneyRates.com. To put that in perspective,… read more
J.D. Roth Talks About the Benefits of CDs
Posted in Certificates of Deposit,Community,Savings TalkDecember 28th, 2012 at 10:15 am by Ally
A bank CD account can do so much more than just earn interest and shelter your money. When used wisely, a certificate of deposit can save you in a financial pinch, or even fund your future. And no matter what you use your CD account for, employing smart CD savings strategies will get you to… read more
If You Can’t Predict the Future, You Need an Ally
Posted in Advertising,Certificates of Deposit,Community,What's NewSeptember 7th, 2012 at 12:39 pm by Ally
When it comes to your money, the last thing you need is a guessing game. That’s why we offer a Raise Your Rate CD that gives you the opportunity to increase your rate once over the 2-year term, or twice over the 4-year term, if our rate goes up on those CDs. That’s also why… read more
How to Go on a Financial Diet
Posted in Around the Web,Certificates of Deposit,CommunityAugust 13th, 2012 at 10:22 am by Ally
We’ve all been there: you spent too much on your vacation, went over budget on a home improvement project, and had to drain your emergency fund to pay for auto repairs – all in the same month. The solution to getting your finances back to where you want them to be? Going on a financial… read more
Buying a Boat? Here Are 4 Things to Consider
Posted in Around the Web,Certificates of Deposit,CommunityJuly 31st, 2012 at 11:02 am by Ally
It’s hard to imagine a better way to spend a summer day than cruising your favorite lake or the open sea in a boat of your own. But boat ownership comes with a good number of considerations that affect your wallet. Here are four things you should know if you’re looking to buy a boat.… read more

