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RATE UPDATE

The average 5-year CD yield is now 3.39 percent, up 29 basis points since June 4. Search highest CD yields.

RETIREMENT NEWS

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National CD & Investment Rates

NATIONAL OVERNIGHT AVERAGES

TODAY

+/-

LAST WEEK

IRA MMA	2.11%	2.11%
1 yr IRA CD	3.05%	2.92%
5 yr IRA CD	3.71%	3.70%
Jumbo IRA MMA	2.70%	2.65%
1 yr jumbo IRA CD	3.38%	3.27%

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MIDCAREER

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Over-50 saving strategies

Retiring early

Nation's retirement status

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Choosing a new community

Planning for the unexpected

Estate planning basics

Variable annuities change

Is life insurance necessary?

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Dr. Don's tips for retirees

5 ways to make savings last

Annuitizing assets

Living retirement dreams

Reverse mortgages

Spend-down rates

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