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While other kids in your class were wasting their money on trips to the mall and fast food, you have a different idea of a good time. Your fantasy is to retire by forty and you want to start plotting your financial future now to make it a reality. All of grandma’s birthday checks, tooth fairy money and part time job salary go directly into investments including the best CD rates Baton Rouge has available.

By exploring Baton Rouge Banking Rates you can locate other investment opportunities, such as Baton Rouge’s best money market rates so you can diversify your portfolio. By starting an investment strategy in your teens, you can indeed experience your golden years sooner than later.

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Best Baton Rouge CD Account Rates

Featured Rate		Bank / Credit Union	Account Type
2.05% As of February 8, 2010	View Rate Details	Discover Bank	CD Account
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Best Rates (APY)		Bank / Credit Union	Account Type
2.25% As of January 12, 2010	View Rate Details	The Highlands Bank	CD Account
2.10% As of March 4, 2010	View Rate Details	Lane Memorial Credit Union	CD Account
1.76% As of February 15, 2010	View Rate Details	Allied Plastics Credit Union	CD Account
1.76% As of February 8, 2010	View Rate Details	Keypoint Credit Union - Baton Rouge, Louisiana	CD Account
1.75% As of February 8, 2010	View Rate Details	Baton Rouge Telco Credit Union	CD Account

Bank / Account Type		Rate Change	Date
	Lane Memorial Credit Union - 12 Month CD Account	2.10% to 2.10%	Mar 4, 2010
	Campus Credit Union - 6 Month CD Account	0.75% to 0.75%	Feb 23, 2010
	Allied Plastics Credit Union - 6 Month CD Account	2.02% to 1.76%	Feb 15, 2010
-	Postal Credit Union - 6 Month CD Account	N/A to 1.25%	Feb 8, 2010
-	Fidelity Bank - Baton Rouge, Louisiana - 6 Month CD Account	N/A to 0.75%	Feb 8, 2010

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Types of Investment Income

The most difficult, and important, decision to make when investing your hard-earned money is which type of investment account should you choose. Certificate of deposits mature at a fixed rate on a fixed length of time, so you know what you’re getting up front. Mutual Funds may give a higher return, but are risky because they rely on the success of the stock market and the choices of the firm doing the investing on your behalf. Be sure to do your research on Baton Rouge Banking Rates before you decide.

Common types of investment income accounts:

Certificate of Deposits (CDs)
IRAs
Savings Bonds
Stock and Mutual Funds
Money Market Accounts (MMAs)

No matter what type of investment you decide to make, or even if you’re just seeking more information to help you make the right decision, Baton Rouge Banking Rates can help make that decision easier.

Submit your information today to learn more and see available rates for CD rates and investments.

Best CD Rates, IRAs and Investments in Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge Banking Rates want to help you earn money, save money and put yourself in the best position for your own financial situation. If you have a savings account that you do not need for the rest of this year, it may be a good idea to invest into a 6-12 month CD and take advantage of the higher interest rates. You can earn up to 1% or more in a CD versus a savings account with a $5000 CD over 10 years; that can be over $500-$1000 more in interest payments with the higher CD rate.

Many local Baton Rouge credit unions offer competitive CD rates, money market accounts and IRAs, as do the larger national banks. If you want to get the highest interest rates, be sure to thoroughly research banks with the best offers before you make your decision. Baton Rouge Banking Rates has relationships with many banks to maximize the potential of finding the best rates.

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