Compare Best 2.5-year CD Rates

Sometimes aggressive investments paying the highest returns are extremely inappropriate. People nearing retirement or planning on tapping their college savings in a few years should consider the benefits of asset preservation strategies. That involves a shift from more aggressive choices to very safe investments, like certificate of deposits (CDs), savings and money market accounts.

GoTalkMoney believes in safe and secure investments. We comb the Internet daily to find the best 2.5-year CD rates and display them in the table below for free. Click on our featured bank rates for more information.







TermRateAPYMin. To Earn APYDetails
30 month2.03%2.05%$5,000Clear Sky CD - $5,000 and up
30 month2.00%2.01%$500Account must be opened in person in Effingham, IL
30 month1.98%2.00%$500Rates effective 08/30/2010
30 month1.90%1.91%$1,000
30 month1.84%1.85%$500Central New York market area only
30 month1.78%1.80%$1,000Special 30-Month Certificate
30 month1.79%1.80%$1,00030 - 35 month CD
30 month1.79%1.80%$1,00030 Month Choice CD
30 month1.75%1.76%$1,000
30 month1.75%1.76%$1,000
30 month1.49%1.50%$1,000
30 month1.49%1.50%$1,000Located in Tennessee
30 month1.49%1.50%$500
30 month1.45%1.46%$1,000
30 month1.40%$500
30 month1.30%$1,000
30 month0.75%0.75%$100,000Jumbo CD - Rate collected within: 10025 (NY)
30 month0.75%0.75%$100,000Jumbo CD - Rate collected within: 60625 (IL)
30 month0.75%0.75%$5,000Non-Jumbo CD - Rate collected within: 60625 (IL)
30 month0.75%0.75%$5,000Non-Jumbo CD - Rate collected within: 94115 (CA)
30 month0.75%0.75%$5,000Non-Jumbo CD - Rate collected within: 10025 (NY)
30 month0.75%0.75%$100,000Jumbo CD - Rate collected within: 94115 (CA)
30 month0.50%$10Online only
30 month0.45%0.45%$5,000eCD - Rate listed is available for new accounts opened at branch locations.