Starting August with a Roundup of the Best Savings, Checking, and CD Rates

Starting August with a Roundup of the Best Savings, Checking, and CD Rates

The month of July didn't end so well for the country's savers. While changes in CD averages for last week were minimal, it remains that interest rates are at their lowest levels ever seen in years.

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CD Rates End the Month Still At Dismal Lows July 31, 2009

CD Rates End the Month Still At Dismal Lows July 31, 2009

Those who may be continually watching out for even the most tentative signs of economic recovery had a lot to be happy about this month – big banks reporting stellar 2nd quarter income (yes, even the most "troubled" ones), rise in home sales, the Dow Average seeing record highs again, and an expected decline in the number of job layoffs for this month.

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