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The economy is in decline, and that’s going to cause a downturn in Palo Alto’s high-tech industry. Even if you’re not involved in that industry the overall economic climate means it’s a good time to fully assess your financial picture. As part of that assessment, you may want to ask yourself if you’re getting the best rates you can on CDs, money markets, IRAs and other investments. If not, Palo Alto Banking Rates could help you find the CD rates you’re looking for.

You work hard for your money, and when you invest it you want to be sure it works hard for you. Palo Alto Banking Rates is here to help you make that goal a reality.

Current Palo Alto CD Rates News

Best Palo Alto CD Account Rates

Featured Rate		Bank / Credit Union	Account Type
1.80% As of August 30, 2010	View Rate Details	Discover Bank	CD Account
Highest Rates Recent Rate Changes
Best Rates (APY)		Bank / Credit Union	Account Type
2.50% As of July 23, 2010	View Rate Details	Northeast Community Credit Union	CD Account
2.27% As of August 31, 2010	View Rate Details	Stanford Credit Union	CD Account
1.80% As of August 30, 2010	View Rate Details	Chevron Credit Union	CD Account
1.60% As of August 24, 2010	View Rate Details	1st United Services Credit Union	CD Account
1.50% As of August 27, 2010	View Rate Details	Scott Valley Bank	CD Account
1.47% As of August 30, 2010	View Rate Details	Menlo Survey Credit Union	CD Account

	Rate Change	Date
Meriwest Credit Union - 6 Month CD Account	0.35% to 0.25%	Sep 1, 2010
Provident Credit Union - 2 Year CD Account	1.00% to 0.90%	Sep 1, 2010
Menlo Survey Credit Union - 2 Year CD Account	1.48% to 1.47%	Aug 30, 2010
Menlo Survey Credit Union - 12 Month CD Account	1.33% to 1.32%	Aug 30, 2010
Menlo Survey Credit Union - 6 Month CD Account	0.79% to 0.89%	Aug 30, 2010
Pacific Postal Credit Union - 2 Year CD Account	1.05% to 1.00%	Aug 27, 2010

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Best CD Rates, IRAs and Investments in Palo Alto

Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto 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. Palo Alto Banking Rates has relationships with many banks to maximize the potential of finding the best rates.

CD Rates When Interest Rates are Falling in Palo Alto, CA

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 Palo Alto Banking Rate partners if rates are falling or rising, and make the right choice to earn more money.

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