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Washington DC, DC CD Rates and Interest Income Investments

You have worked hard to save your money, now it’s time to make your money work hard for you. Investing your money is the easiest way to make your net worth grow, even while you sleep. Depending on the amount of funds you have to invest and your investment goals, you will want to research the different options carefully.

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Washington DC Banking Rates can make that research easier. We will assess your individual needs to connect you with Washington DC banks and investment brokers providing the highest rates of return based on your financial goals.

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Best CD Account Rates

Featured Rate		Bank / Credit Union	Account Type
2.05% As of March 11, 2010	View Rate Details	Discover Bank	CD Account
Highest Rates Recent Rate Changes
Best Rates (APY)		Bank / Credit Union	Account Type
3.03% As of March 8, 2010	View Rate Details	Sea Comm Credit Union	CD Account
3.03% As of February 15, 2010	View Rate Details	Arkansas Farm Bureau Credit Union	CD Account
3.03% As of February 8, 2010	View Rate Details	Pfd Firefighters Inc. Credit Union	CD Account
3.03% As of February 8, 2010	View Rate Details	Kauai Government Employees Credit Union	CD Account
3.00% As of March 10, 2010	View Rate Details	Altamaha Credit Union	CD Account

	Rate Change	Date
Providence Bank of Texas - 6 Month CD Account	1.30% to 1.30%	Mar 15, 2010
Providence Bank of Texas - 12 Month CD Account	1.55% to 1.55%	Mar 15, 2010
Evergreen Direct Credit Union - 12 Month CD Account	1.24% to 1.24%	Mar 12, 2010
Evergreen Direct Credit Union - 2 Year CD Account	1.75% to 1.75%	Mar 12, 2010
EvaBank - 6 Month CD Account	1.34% to 1.31%	Mar 12, 2010

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Best CD Rates, IRAs and Investments in Washington DC

Washington DC Banking Rates want to help you earn money, save money and put yourself in the best position for your own financial situation. If you have a savings account that you do not need for the rest of this year, it may be a good idea to invest into a 6-12 month CD and take advantage of the higher interest rates. You can earn up to 1% or more in a CD versus a savings account with a $5000 CD over 10 years; that can be over $500-$1000 more in interest payments with the higher CD rate.

Many local Washington DC credit unions offer competitive CD rates, money market accounts and IRAs, as do the larger national banks. If you want to get the highest interest rates, be sure to thoroughly research banks with the best offers before you make your decision. Washington DC Banking Rates has relationships with many banks to maximize the potential of finding the best rates.

CD Rates When Interest Rates are Falling in Washington, DC

A clear advantage of investing in CD’s is that CD Rates are fixed, meaning you lock in an interest rate for the entire term of the CD, and it does not change. When interest rates are dropping, your CD stays at a higher rate. If you money is in a savings account, or interest paying checking account, your interest rate will drop daily, if rate are falling. Learn from Washington DC Banking Rate partners if rates are falling or rising, and make the right choice to earn more money.