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        Today's Average Savings Rates

        TypeCurrentAPR
        3 Month CD0.87%0.87%
        6 Month CD1.19%1.19%
        1 Yr CD1.59%1.60%
        5 Yr CD2.62%2.66%
        1 Yr Jumbo CD1.64%1.65%
        MMA1.08%1.09%
        $10K MMA1.15%1.16%
        $25K IRA MMA1.40%1.40%
        Jumbo IRA MMA1.50%1.51%
        Interest Checking0.59%0.59%

        Savings Accounts Data Provided by Bankrate.com

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