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Member FDIC.

APY:5.10%Term:10 MonthsMin. Deposit:$0

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Member FDIC.

APY:4.70%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$2,500

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APY:4.71%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$1

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APY:4.97%Term:9 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1

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Member FDIC.

APY:4.75%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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Huntington Bank Standard CD

Member FDIC.

APY:0.05%Term:1 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Freedom Bank High-Yield CDs from Raisin

Member FDIC.

APY:5.06%Term:1 MonthsMin. Deposit:$500

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APY:3.00%Term:1 MonthsMin. Deposit:—

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APY:3.00%Term:2 MonthsMin. Deposit:—

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First National Bank Standard CD

Member FDIC.

APY:1.00%Term:3 MonthsMin. Deposit:$500

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Member FDIC.

APY:2.00%Term:3 MonthsMin. Deposit:$2,500

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Member FDIC.

APY:3.00%Term:3 MonthsMin. Deposit:$0

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APY:Up to 4.51%Term:3 MonthsMin. Deposit:$2,500

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APY:3.00%Term:3 MonthsMin. Deposit:$500

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Freedom Bank High-Yield CDs from Raisin

Member FDIC.

APY:5.10%Term:3 MonthsMin. Deposit:$500

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Huntington Bank Standard CD

Member FDIC.

APY:0.05%Term:3 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1,000

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APY:3.50%Term:3 MonthsMin. Deposit:—

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APY:5.31%Term:3 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1

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Member FDIC.

APY:5.00%Term:3 MonthsMin. Deposit:$10,000

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APY:4.90%Term:5 MonthsMin. Deposit:—

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Republic Bank of Chicago CD

Member FDIC.

APY:0.50%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:5.37%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:—

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APY:Up to 2.51%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$2,500

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APY:3.80%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:—

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Vanguard Brokered CD

Member FDIC.

APY:5.30%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:4.35%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$0

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NASA Federal Credit Union Share Certificate

Federally insured by NCUA.

APY:4.50%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1,000

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APY:4.00%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:0.05%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Freedom Bank High-Yield CDs from Raisin

Member FDIC.

APY:5.10%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$500

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APY:4.95%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$500

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Member FDIC.

APY:3.00%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Generations Bank CD

Member FDIC.

APY:5.00%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1,000

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APY:5.10%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$2,500

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Fidelity CD

Member FDIC.

APY:5.45%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Salem Five Bank CD

Member FDIC.

APY:5.00%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$10,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:1.00% - 5.00%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$250.00

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Member FDIC.

APY:Up to 5.05%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1,000

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First Tech CD

APY:up to 4.91%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$500

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Member FDIC.

APY:4.40%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$0

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Bask Bank CD

Member FDIC.

APY:5.15%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Generations Bank High-Yield CD from Raisin

Member FDIC.

APY:5.21%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1

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Member FDIC.

APY:4.76%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1,000

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First Internet Bank of Indiana CD

Member FDIC.

APY:5.22%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1,000

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APY:3.00%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$500

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Member FDIC.

APY:5.05%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$500

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Member FDIC.

APY:4.25%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$2,500

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APY:5.05%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$500

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Huntington Bank Standard CD

Member FDIC.

APY:0.10%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1,000

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All America Bank CD

Member FDIC.

APY:4.75%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:—

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Member FDIC.

APY:5.00%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$500

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Member FDIC.

APY:5.15%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$10,000

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First National Bank Standard CD

Member FDIC.

APY:1.00%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$500

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APY:5.23%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1

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Member FDIC.

APY:5.00%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$2,500

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APY:5.15%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$0

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APY:4.00%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:—

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Member FDIC.

APY:5.45%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Valley Bank CD

Member FDIC.

APY:4.75%Term:6 MonthsMin. Deposit:$500

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Huntington Bank Promotional CD

Member FDIC.

APY:5.13%Term:7 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1,000

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APY:Up to 5.01%Term:7 MonthsMin. Deposit:$2,500

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APY:4.75%Term:7 MonthsMin. Deposit:$500

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First National Bank Special CD

Member FDIC.

APY:5.20%Term:7 MonthsMin. Deposit:Up to $10,000

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APY:5.00%Term:7 MonthsMin. Deposit:—

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Member FDIC.

APY:5.01%Term:7 MonthsMin. Deposit:$500

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APY:5.15%Term:9 MonthsMin. Deposit:$2,500

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APY:5.10%Term:9 MonthsMin. Deposit:$500

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Member FDIC.

APY:4.45%Term:9 MonthsMin. Deposit:$0

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Member FDIC.

APY:4.25%Term:9 MonthsMin. Deposit:$2,500

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APY:4.90%Term:9 MonthsMin. Deposit:$0

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Huntington Bank Standard CD

Member FDIC.

APY:0.10%Term:9 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Salem Five Bank CD

Member FDIC.

APY:5.00%Term:9 MonthsMin. Deposit:$10,000

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NASA Federal Credit Union High-Yield Certificate

Federally insured by NCUA.

APY:5.55%Term:9 MonthsMin. Deposit:$10,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:3.75%Term:9 MonthsMin. Deposit:$500

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Member FDIC.

APY:5.30%Term:9 MonthsMin. Deposit:$500

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Freedom Bank No Penalty CDs from Raisin

Member FDIC.

APY:5.10%Term:9 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1

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Generations Bank High-Yield CD from Raisin

Member FDIC.

APY:5.31%Term:10 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1

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APY:3.50%Term:11 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1,000

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APY:4.75%Term:11 MonthsMin. Deposit:$0

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Huntington Bank Promotional CD

Member FDIC.

APY:4.86%Term:11 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:4.50%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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Huntington Bank Standard CD

Member FDIC.

APY:0.10%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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APY:5.00%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$5,000

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APY:4.25%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:—

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First National Bank Standard CD

Member FDIC.

APY:1.00%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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Member FDIC.

APY:4.90%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$0

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Member FDIC.

APY:5.00%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$0

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Connexus Credit Union Share CD

APY:Up to 4.81Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$5,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:Up to 4.80%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:5.37%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$10,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:4.76%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:2.75% to 3.75%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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Valley Bank CD

Member FDIC.

APY:4.50%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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Generations Bank CD

Member FDIC.

APY:5.20%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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APY:4.00%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$0

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APY:4.95%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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Salem Five Bank CD

Member FDIC.

APY:5.55%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$10,000

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APY:5.25%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$2,500

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All America Bank CD

Member FDIC.

APY:4.75%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:—

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APY:1.50%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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NASA Federal Credit Union Share Certificate

Federally insured by NCUA.

APY:4.60%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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First Internet Bank of Indiana CD

Member FDIC.

APY:5.35%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:5.15%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$2,500

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Member FDIC.

APY:5.35%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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APY:4.80%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$0

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APY:5.15%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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Member FDIC.

APY:0.05%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:4.65%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$0

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Member FDIC.

APY:5.25%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$1,500

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Bask Bank CD

Member FDIC.

APY:5.20%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Flushing Bank CD

Member FDIC.

APY:5.00%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Vanguard Brokered CD

Member FDIC.

APY:5.40%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:5.31%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:—

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Member FDIC.

APY:1.00% - 4.75%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$250.00

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APY:4.75%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Fidelity CD

Member FDIC.

APY:5.45%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Freedom Bank No Penalty CDs from Raisin

Member FDIC.

APY:5.15%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$1

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Republic Bank of Chicago CD

Member FDIC.

APY:0.75%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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First Tech CD

APY:up to 4.55%Term:1 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union CD

Federally insured by NCUA.

APY:5.00%Term:13 MonthsMin. Deposit:$500

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Member FDIC.

APY:5.25%Term:13 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1,000

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First National Bank Special CD

Member FDIC.

APY:5.00%Term:13 MonthsMin. Deposit:Up to $10,000

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APY:5.15%Term:13 MonthsMin. Deposit:—

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Member FDIC.

APY:3.50%Term:13 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Republic Bank of Chicago CD

Member FDIC.

APY:4.33%Term:13 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1,000

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APY:5.25%Term:13 MonthsMin. Deposit:—

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NASA Federal Credit Union High-Yield Certificate

Federally insured by NCUA.

APY:5.30%Term:15 MonthsMin. Deposit:$10,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:4.00%Term:15 MonthsMin. Deposit:$500

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Flushing Bank CD

Member FDIC.

APY:4.60%Term:15 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Federally insured by NCUA.

APY:5.10%Term:16 MonthsMin. Deposit:$500

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Member FDIC.

APY:5.55%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Republic Bank of Chicago CD

Member FDIC.

APY:1.00%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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APY:4.80%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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Huntington Bank Standard CD

Member FDIC.

APY:0.10%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:5.00%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:$2,500

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APY:4.27%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:—

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Bask Bank CD

Member FDIC.

APY:4.50%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:2.85%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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APY:4.75%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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First National Bank Standard CD

Member FDIC.

APY:1.00%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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APY:4.50%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:$0

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APY:3.25%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:$0

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APY:4.60%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:2.00%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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Member FDIC.

APY:3.00%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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APY:4.90%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:$2,500

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Salem Five Bank CD

Member FDIC.

APY:4.50%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:$10,000

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First Internet Bank of Indiana CD

Member FDIC.

APY:5.07%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:5.06%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:$10,000

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Fidelity CD

Member FDIC.

APY:5.50%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:5.10%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:—

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Member FDIC.

APY:4.60%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:4.50%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:$0

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Member FDIC.

APY:0.05%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:$250.00

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Member FDIC.

APY:0.05%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Vanguard Brokered CD

Member FDIC.

APY:5.30%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:4.45%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:$0

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APY:1.50%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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Member FDIC.

APY:4.50%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:$0

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Member FDIC.

APY:5.15%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:4.40%Term:1.5 YearMin. Deposit:$2,500

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First National Bank Special CD

Member FDIC.

APY:3.50%Term:19 MonthsMin. Deposit:Up to $10,000

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All America Bank CD

Member FDIC.

APY:4.25%Term:2 YearMin. Deposit:—

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First Tech CD

APY:up to 2.25%Term:2 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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APY:1.50%Term:2 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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Huntington Bank Standard CD

Member FDIC.

APY:0.10%Term:2 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Republic Bank of Chicago CD

Member FDIC.

APY:1.25%Term:2 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Salem Five Bank CD

Member FDIC.

APY:3.25%Term:2 YearMin. Deposit:$10,000

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Member FDIC.

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APY:0.05%Term:2 YearMin. Deposit:$250.00

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Vanguard Brokered CD

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APY:5.20%Term:2 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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NASA Federal Credit Union Share Certificate

Federally insured by NCUA.

APY:4.45%Term:2 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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APY:Up to 4.30%Term:2 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Bask Bank CD

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First Internet Bank of Indiana CD

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First National Bank Standard CD

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APY:1.00%Term:2 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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APY:2.00%Term:2 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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Member FDIC.

APY:4.80%Term:2 YearMin. Deposit:$10,000

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Generations Bank CD

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APY:4.24%Term:2 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Valley Bank CD

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APY:4.00%Term:2 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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APY:4.50%Term:2 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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APY:4.65%Term:2 YearMin. Deposit:$1,500

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First National Bank Special CD

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APY:3.75%Term:30 MonthsMin. Deposit:$2,500

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First National Bank Special CD

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First Internet Bank of Indiana CD

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Fidelity CD

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Vanguard Brokered CD

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APY:5.15%Term:3 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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APY:4.00%Term:3 YearMin. Deposit:$0

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Salem Five Bank CD

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APY:2.00%Term:3 YearMin. Deposit:$10,000

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APY:4.40%Term:3 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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Republic Bank of Chicago CD

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First Tech CD

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APY:4.10%Term:3 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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APY:3.35%Term:3 YearMin. Deposit:$5,000

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APY:5.15%Term:3 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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All America Bank CD

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APY:3.75%Term:3 YearMin. Deposit:—

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APY:4.55%Term:3 YearMin. Deposit:$10,000

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APY:1.50%Term:3 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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APY:5.15%Term:3 YearMin. Deposit:—

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APY:2.00%Term:3 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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Huntington Bank Standard CD

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APY:0.10%Term:3 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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APY:3.00%Term:3 YearMin. Deposit:$0

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APY:2.85%Term:3 YearMin. Deposit:—

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NASA Federal Credit Union Share Certificate

Federally insured by NCUA.

APY:4.35%Term:3 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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APY:3.50%Term:3 YearMin. Deposit:$0

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APY:4.25%Term:3 YearMin. Deposit:$1,500

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First National Bank Standard CD

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APY:1.00%Term:3 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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APY:4.30%Term:3 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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APY:up to 1.75%Term:37 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1

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APY:4.75%Term:45 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1,000

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APY:4.90%Term:4 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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APY:4.05%Term:4 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:0.15%Term:4 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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First National Bank Standard CD

Member FDIC.

APY:1.00%Term:4 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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Republic Bank of Chicago CD

Member FDIC.

APY:1.50%Term:4 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Huntington Bank Standard CD

Member FDIC.

APY:0.10%Term:4 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:3.75%Term:4 YearMin. Deposit:$2,500

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APY:3.50%Term:4 YearMin. Deposit:$0

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Member FDIC.

APY:3.95%Term:4 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:4.15%Term:4 YearMin. Deposit:$1,500

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NASA Federal Credit Union Share Certificate

Federally insured by NCUA.

APY:4.20%Term:4 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:2.00%Term:4 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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APY:4.20%Term:4 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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Vanguard Brokered CD

Member FDIC.

APY:4.30%Term:4 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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All America Bank CD

Member FDIC.

APY:3.49%Term:4 YearMin. Deposit:—

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Member FDIC.

APY:4.45%Term:4 YearMin. Deposit:$10,000

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Salem Five Bank CD

Member FDIC.

APY:2.25%Term:4 YearMin. Deposit:$10,000

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Fidelity CD

Member FDIC.

APY:4.90%Term:4 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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APY:2.50%Term:4 YearMin. Deposit:—

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APY:4.00%Term:4 YearMin. Deposit:$0

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First Internet Bank of Indiana CD

Member FDIC.

APY:4.54%Term:4 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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APY:3.00%Term:4 YearMin. Deposit:$0

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APY:4.05%Term:4 YearMin. Deposit:$0

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APY:3.40%Term:4 YearMin. Deposit:$5,000

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APY:4.00%Term:4 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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NASA Federal Credit Union High-Yield Certificate

Federally insured by NCUA.

APY:4.60%Term:49 MonthsMin. Deposit:$10,000

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First National Bank Special CD

Member FDIC.

APY:3.00%Term:52 MonthsMin. Deposit:Up to $10,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:4.75%Term:59 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1,000

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First Internet Bank of Indiana CD

Member FDIC.

APY:4.59%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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First National Bank Standard CD

Member FDIC.

APY:1.50%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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APY:1.50%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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Member FDIC.

APY:4.45%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$10,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:3.90%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$0

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All America Bank CD

Member FDIC.

APY:3.49%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:—

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APY:3.45%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$5,000

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NASA Federal Credit Union Share Certificate

Federally insured by NCUA.

APY:4.10%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:4.00%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$2,500

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Member FDIC.

APY:4.80%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:0.25%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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APY:4.00%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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APY:4.00%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$0

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First Tech CD

APY:up to 3.55%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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Member FDIC.

APY:4.00%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$0

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Republic Bank of Chicago CD

Member FDIC.

APY:1.50%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Huntington Bank Standard CD

Member FDIC.

APY:0.10%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:0.05%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$250.00

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APY:3.95%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Vanguard Brokered CD

Member FDIC.

APY:5.15%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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APY:3.00%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$0

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APY:4.10%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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APY:4.30%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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Member FDIC.

APY:2.00%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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Salem Five Bank CD

Member FDIC.

APY:2.25%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$10,000

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APY:4.00%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$2,500

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Fidelity CD

Member FDIC.

APY:4.85%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:3.90%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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Member FDIC.

APY:4.15%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$1,500

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Member FDIC.

APY:4.80%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:—

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APY:3.25%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:—

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APY:3.75%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$2,500

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APY:3.75%Term:5 YearMin. Deposit:$0

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First National Bank Special CD

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Member FDIC.

APY:up to 2.00%Term:61 MonthsMin. Deposit:$1

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Huntington Bank Standard CD

Member FDIC.

APY:0.10%Term:6 YearMin. Deposit:$1,000

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APY:4.00%Term:6 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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APY:1.50%Term:6 YearMin. Deposit:$500

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APY:3.75%Term:7 YearMin. Deposit:$2,500

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APY:3.75%Term:10 YearMin. Deposit:$2,500
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FAQs

Where to Put Your Money During a Recession | The Motley Fool? ›

Where to put money during a recession. Putting money in savings accounts, money market accounts, and CDs keeps your money safe in an FDIC-insured bank account (or NCUA-insured credit union account). Alternatively, invest in the stock market with a broker.

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Where is the best place for cash during a recession? ›

Cash equivalents include short-term, highly liquid assets with minimal risk, such as Treasury bills, money market funds and certificates of deposit. Money market funds and high-yield savings are also places to salt away cash in a downturn.

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What is the best thing to do with money in a recession? ›

A financial advisor can help you build an investing plan with a recession in mind.
  • Seek Out Core Sector Stocks. ...
  • Focus on Reliable Dividend Stocks. ...
  • Consider Buying Real Estate. ...
  • Purchase Precious Metal Investments. ...
  • “Invest” in Yourself.
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Are bank CDs safe during a recession? ›

If you're wondering where to put your money in a recession, consider a high-yield savings account, money market account, CD or bonds. They can provide safe places to store some of your savings. It's worth noting that a recession doesn't mean you should pull all your money out of the stock market.

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Where does the money go during a recession? ›

During recessions, one of the primary culprits responsible for money vanishing into thin air is the collapse of banks. As financial institutions crumble under the weight of bad loans and dwindling assets, they often go belly up, taking the money entrusted to them along for the ride.

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Is it smart to have cash in a recession? ›

High-yield savings account

Cash? Yes, cash can be a good investment in the short term, since many recessions often don't last too long. Cash gives you a lot of options.

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Is it better to have cash or money in bank during recession? ›

Generally, money kept in a bank account is safe—even during a recession. However, depending on factors such as your balance amount and the type of account, your money might not be completely protected. For instance, Silicon Valley Bank likely had billions of dollars in uninsured deposits at the time of its collapse.

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What not to buy during a recession? ›

Most stocks and high-yield bonds tend to lose value in a recession, while lower-risk assets—such as gold and U.S. Treasuries—tend to appreciate. Within the stock market, shares of large companies with solid cash flows and dividends tend to outperform in downturns.

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What makes the most money during a recession? ›

Healthcare Providers. If any industry can be said to be recession-proof, it's healthcare. People get sick in good times and bad, so the healthcare industry isn't likely to have the same level of cutbacks or job losses that other less essential businesses may experience.

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Who got rich from 2008 recession? ›

The result? When the market rebounded, Getty was a rich man, thanks to his action when the economy appeared to be at its worst. The same thing happened to people like Warren Buffett, Jamie Dimon, and Carl Icahn during the Great Recession of 2008.

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What is the best asset to hold during a recession? ›

Cash, large-cap stocks and gold can be good investments during a recession. Stocks that tend to fluctuate with the economy and cryptocurrencies can be unstable during a recession.

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Should I take my money out of the bank before a recession? ›

Your money is safe in a bank, even during an economic decline like a recession. Up to $250,000 per depositor, per account ownership category, is protected by the FDIC or NCUA at a federally insured financial institution.

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What happens to your CDs if the bank fails? ›

The FDIC Covers CDs in the Event of Bank Failure

CDs are treated by the FDIC like other bank accounts and will be insured up to $250,000 if the bank is a member of the agency. If you have multiple CDs across different member banks, each will be protected up to that limit.

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Can I lose my money in a recession? ›

Recessions can impact your savings in many different ways. Lower interest rates, stock market volatility, and potential job loss can drain your savings. Diversifying your investments, building an emergency fund, and opening a high-yield savings account can help protect your savings.

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What stocks do worst in a recession? ›

Equity Sectors

On the negative side, energy and infrastructure stocks have been the hardest-hit in recent recessions. Companies in these sectors are acutely sensitive to swings in demand. Financials stocks also can suffer during recessions because of a rising default rate and shrinking net interest margins.

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Is it good to have cash on hand during a recession? ›

Recessions typically go hand in hand with higher unemployment, and finding a new job may not happen quickly. Catherine Valega, a CFP and wealth consultant at Green Bee Advisory in Winchester, Massachusetts, suggests keeping 12 to 24 months of expenses in cash.

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How much cash should you hold in a recession? ›

GOBankingRates consulted quite a few finance experts and asked them this question. They all said the same thing: You need three to six months' worth of living expenses in an easily accessible savings account. The exact amount of cash needed depends on one's income tier and cost of living.

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Where is the safest place for money right now? ›

Low-risk accounts, pros and cons
  • Checking accounts. If you put your savings in a checking account, you'll be able to get to it easily. ...
  • Savings accounts. ...
  • Money market accounts. ...
  • Certificates of deposit. ...
  • Fixed rate annuities. ...
  • Series I and EE savings bonds. ...
  • Treasury securities. ...
  • Municipal bonds.
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Will gold be worth anything if the economy collapses? ›

If the economy loses significant value, there could be an increase in the price of gold. A weaker economy could also cause an increase in the demand for gold as an investment.

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