Now that it’s 2012, it’s a great opportunity to revisit your finances and find strategies to improve them. For example, it may have been a while since you last looked at your bank accounts. One positive change you can make right now is moving your money to a higher earning account. CD rates in Illinois are competitive if you know where to look, so find out if there’s a credit union or bank close by offering a great rate. 
| Featured Rate | |
|---|---|
Ally Bank
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1.18%
Date: Jan 24, 2012
2-Year CD Rate
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| Highest Rates Recent Rate Changes | |
| Route 1 Credit Union 6 Month CD Account |
1.77%
Date: Jan 26, 2012
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| Bank of Farmington 2 Year CD Account |
1.63%
Date: Jan 25, 2012
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| 1st Gateway Credit Union 2 Year CD Account |
1.30%
Date: Jan 17, 2012
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| First Eagle Credit Union 2 Year CD Account |
1.26%
Date: Jan 25, 2012
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| Mutual Bank 2 Year CD Account |
1.25%
Date: Jan 24, 2012
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| 1st Community Bank 2 Year CD Account |
1.25%
Date: Jan 19, 2012
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| Illini Bank 2 Year CD Account |
0.95% to
0.90% Date: Jan 26, 2012
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| Citizens Equity First Credit Union 2 Year CD Account |
0.90% to
0.85% Date: Jan 26, 2012
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| First State Bank of Illinois 2 Year CD Account |
0.90% to
0.80% Date: Jan 26, 2012
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| Citizens Equity First Credit Union 12 Month CD Account |
0.50% to
0.45% Date: Jan 26, 2012
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| First State Bank of Illinois 6 Month CD Account |
0.40% to
0.35% Date: Jan 26, 2012
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| Citizens Equity First Credit Union 6 Month CD Account |
0.35% to
0.30% Date: Jan 26, 2012
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