Now that we’re in a new month, it’s a good time to take a look at current interest rates in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Banking Rates has compiled a list of the best interest rates in the city for savings accounts and certificates of deposit. Find out if your accounts measure up or if it’s time to open a new one with a better rate. 
If you’re currently looking for the best interest rates around, you can begin looking at the local financial institutions within your state of Wisconsin. Community banks and credit unions are generally known for providing higher rates, though not all local institutions can compete with the top offers in the state. That’s why it’s so important to research all of the highest rates near you before opening an account.
CD rates in have remained relatively steady over the past month, but there has been some movement. For anyone searching for the best CD rates today, below is a list of the top offers from banks and credit unions in , Wisconsin:
Highest 6-Month CD Rates
CD Rates in Wisconsin have been painfully low for quite a while, especially ever since the financial crisis. However, there may be hope for better interest rates in the near future. Financial institutions like banks and credit unions are beginning to increase their rates, especially on certificates of deposit with longer term lenths.
Just a few years back, your credit score was your ticket to buying the house your family dreamed of owning. How things have changed since the government passed numerous regulation! The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program) funds 2009, Nationwide Mortgage Licensing 2010, Frank Dodd Act of 2011–All these laws have made mortgage lending, to say the least, a challenge.
Educators Credit Union has witnessed firsthand the effects of the troubled economy on its members and has also had to grow and adapt with the changing financial landscape, which has resulted in the creation of many programs tailored to help members succeed.
Unfortunately, credit unions across the US are getting older and older in terms of the average age of their membership. Here at SLCU we realize that and have re-shifted our focus to getting younger and generating that “Long Term Relationship”. Honestly, nothing is better than hearing a member tell you that they have been with your credit union since 1967, because their parents opened their account when they were babies. Here at Southern Lakes we want to hear more stories like that.
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s new “Budget Repair Bill,” in which he hopes to kill collective bargaining agreements for many public sector unions. While it can be confusing to sift through all the litigation and media hype, what it means for union workers is that “total wage increases could not exceed a cap based on the consumer price index (CPI) unless approved by referendum.” Simply put, unions can’t fight for wage increases that outpace inflation except for special circumstances.
Wisconsin Banking Rates is where you should start your search for the best, most up-to-date rate information. Our trusted network of mortgage lenders, insurers and other financial experts is waiting to help you find the best financing available.
Some rates include:
Making smart, timely, well-informed financial decisions is very important in these scary economic times. Wisconsin Banking Rates knows where to get that information, which could make a big difference in your financial picture. We’re a one-stop resource for all kinds of financial information, which we translate into terms that are easy to understand.
| Featured Rate | |
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CIT Bank
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1.26%
Date: Feb 16, 2012
2-Year CD Rate
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| Highest Rates Recent Rate Changes | |
| Cone Credit Union 2 Year CD Account |
1.35%
Date: Feb 16, 2012
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| Community First Credit Union Wisconsin 2 Year CD Account |
1.35%
Date: Feb 15, 2012
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| Gundersen Lutheran Credit Union 2 Year CD Account |
1.30%
Date: Feb 8, 2012
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| Arcadia Credit Union 2 Year CD Account |
1.30%
Date: Feb 8, 2012
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| Farmers & Merchants Bank & Trust Marinette 2 Year CD Account |
1.28%
Date: Feb 14, 2012
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| Oshkosh Postal Employees Credit Union 2 Year CD Account |
1.26%
Date: Feb 6, 2012
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| Madison Credit Union 2 Year CD Account |
0.82% to
0.68% Date: Feb 21, 2012
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| Madison Credit Union 12 Month CD Account |
0.52% to
0.48% Date: Feb 21, 2012
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| Madison Credit Union 6 Month CD Account |
0.32% to
0.28% Date: Feb 21, 2012
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| Shipbuilders Credit Union 2 Year CD Account |
1.30% to
1.20% Date: Feb 20, 2012
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| Cloverbelt Credit Union 2 Year CD Account |
1.25% to
1.20% Date: Feb 20, 2012
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| Cloverbelt Credit Union 12 Month CD Account |
1.00% to
0.95% Date: Feb 20, 2012
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