Survey of the Best CD Rates for October 19, 2012

The best nationally available 5-year CD yield is still 2.00%. This is available from 5 all-access credit unions. One all-access credit union fell out of this club. Eli Lilly Federal Credit Union ended its special 2% 5-year CD. The yield is now only 1.41%, so it's no longer listed below. On the plus side, I added Pinnacle Federal Credit Union to this 2% club. Anyone can qualify for Pinnacle membership by joining the American Consumer Council. One downside is that Pinnacle doesn't have an online application. If you don't live near a branch, the application must be sent by mail...READ MORE>>>Survey of the Best CD Rates for October 19, 2012