How can you determine whether a CD rate is really a good one? It takes a bit of research, but Providence Banking Rates exists to bring you all the information you need to find out.
To start, begin with the average rate for your location. Providence Banking Rates compiles rates data from within a 50-mile radius of Providence and the following is a breakdown of that information to help you locate the best rates near you. 
| Featured Rate | Bank / Credit Union | Account Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
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1.10%
As of May 14, 2012
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View Rate Details |
CIT Bank
|
CD Account |
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1.09%
As of May 15, 2012
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View Rate Details |
Ally Bank
|
CD Account |
| Highest Rates Recent Rate Changes | |||
| Best Rates (APY) | Bank / Credit Union | Account Type | |
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1.50%
As of April 30, 2012
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View Rate Details | Southcoast Health System Credit Union | CD Account |
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1.20%
As of April 27, 2012
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View Rate Details | Providence Postal Credit Union | CD Account |
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1.11%
As of May 4, 2012
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View Rate Details | Marlborough Savings Bank | CD Account |
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1.10%
As of May 10, 2012
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View Rate Details | New Bedford Credit Union | CD Account |
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1.06%
As of May 1, 2012
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View Rate Details | Members Plus Credit Union | CD Account |
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1.00%
As of May 9, 2012
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View Rate Details | Boston Globe Employees Credit Union | CD Account |
| Bank / Account Type | Rate Change | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Citizens National Bank - 6 Month CD Account | 0.20% to 0.17% | May 11, 2012 | |
| Marlborough Savings Bank - 6 Month CD Account | 0.50% to 0.45% | May 4, 2012 | |
| City Of Boston Credit Union - 6 Month CD Account | 0.50% to 0.40% | May 3, 2012 | |
| Coreplus Credit Union - 12 Month CD Account | 0.50% to 0.45% | May 3, 2012 | |
| Members Plus Credit Union - 2 Year CD Account | 1.11% to 1.06% | May 1, 2012 | |

