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expiredeugenem posted Feb 04, 2023 02:15 PM
expiredeugenem posted Feb 04, 2023 02:15 PM

6% interest 18 month CD Frontwave Credit Union

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For those lucky enough to live in their service area the Frontwave CU is offering an 18 month CD at 6% interest.

https://www.frontwavecu.com/Resou...osit-Rates

QA note: Eligibility Requirements - Live, work or worship in either San Diego, Riverside or San Bernardino counties. Or be an immediate family member of a current Frontwave Credit Union member.
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For those lucky enough to live in their service area the Frontwave CU is offering an 18 month CD at 6% interest.

https://www.frontwavecu.com/Resou...osit-Rates

QA note: Eligibility Requirements - Live, work or worship in either San Diego, Riverside or San Bernardino counties. Or be an immediate family member of a current Frontwave Credit Union member.

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Feb 06, 2023 11:37 AM
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huss797Feb 06, 2023 11:37 AM
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Quote from 3ackok :
What proof of working in the service area is required?
That doesnt really answer the question
Feb 06, 2023 01:14 PM
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NeatTank3537Feb 06, 2023 01:14 PM
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Where are the terms and conditions of this CD account? I can't seem to find any. I guess I will be able to see it if I go through the sign up process, but I'd like to see it before I give my personal info. I'd like to know the penalty if you need to withdraw money before the 18 months are up.

Also of note, this is a Credit Union, not a bank, so they are not FDIC insured, they are however NCUA Insured (National Credit Union Administration) which is supposed to be similar and also offers up to $250,000 insurance
Last edited by NeatTank3537 February 6, 2023 at 06:16 AM.
Feb 06, 2023 01:58 PM
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haroldminerFeb 06, 2023 01:58 PM
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Frontwave advertises a lot on my pandora station. Apparently been around for a long time
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Feb 06, 2023 10:42 PM
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Surfer5Feb 06, 2023 10:42 PM
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How do I provide a proof of worship in that area? Can I do remote worship?
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Feb 07, 2023 01:17 AM
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kfpandaFeb 07, 2023 01:17 AM
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Quote from Surfer5 :
How do I provide a proof of worship in that area? Can I do remote worship?
That's what I do. Amen.
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Feb 07, 2023 06:34 PM
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GanMFeb 07, 2023 06:34 PM
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Quote from TurtlePerson2 :
Buy 6 month treasuries. They're almost yielding 5%. For a high earner in California, the avoidance of state tax almost makes treasuries competitive with this 6% CD (irrelevant for Roth).
Treasury bond is a bit confusing.
I purchased 2 I-Bonds, one with an issue date of Oct 01, 2021 showing 9.62% yield, another one with issue date of Jan 01, 2022 with 6.48%.

But the current value on the one that was purchased earlier with high yield is showing less value than the one with low yield.

I posted a thread on SD here, I'm waiting for inputs.
https://slickdeals.net/f/16432363-treasury-i-bond-yield-discrepancy?p=161554465&newthread=success#po...
Feb 07, 2023 06:42 PM
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SimMike777Feb 07, 2023 06:42 PM
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Add a YMMV or at least location restrictions to title of post. No need to be stingy on post titles.

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Feb 07, 2023 07:15 PM
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TurtlePerson2Feb 07, 2023 07:15 PM
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Quote from GanM :
Treasury bond is a bit confusing.
I purchased 2 I-Bonds, one with an issue date of Oct 01, 2021 showing 9.62% yield, another one with issue date of Jan 01, 2022 with 6.48%.

But the current value on the one that was purchased earlier with high yield is showing less value than the one with low yield.

I posted a thread on SD here, I'm waiting for inputs.
https://slickdeals.net/f/16432363-treasury-i-bond-yield-discrepancy?p=161554465&newthread=success#po...
I-Bonds are technically from the Treasury, but when people talk about Treasury bonds, they're really referring to something else.

I-bonds have a whole bunch of rules and limits, governing when and how much you can buy and sell. Treasuries have no such rules. Generally, treasuries are a better investment than Series-I or Series-EE bonds. There was a brief time last year when Series-I bonds became very attractive for the general population and I'm guessing you're not the only one not quite sure what you bought. Here's a link I found with a quick Google search:

Forbes - Basics of I-Bonds [forbes.com]
Feb 07, 2023 08:49 PM
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GanMFeb 07, 2023 08:49 PM
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Quote from TurtlePerson2 :
I-Bonds are technically from the Treasury, but when people talk about Treasury bonds, they're really referring to something else.

I-bonds have a whole bunch of rules and limits, governing when and how much you can buy and sell. Treasuries have no such rules. Generally, treasuries are a better investment than Series-I or Series-EE bonds. There was a brief time last year when Series-I bonds became very attractive for the general population and I'm guessing you're not the only one not quite sure what you bought. Here's a link I found with a quick Google search:

Forbes - Basics of I-Bonds [forbes.com]
Whatever it says on that website doesn't seem to add up:
"Interest you earn is added to the value of the bond twice per year. This means the principal amount you earn interest on increases every six months, positioning your money to compound over time."​

They never respond to emails, and it's nearly impossible to reach out to them over the phone. Overall, I would rather go with regular High Yield Savings or CDs, much easier, better and flexible.
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Feb 07, 2023 09:00 PM
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TurtlePerson2Feb 07, 2023 09:00 PM
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Quote from GanM :
Whatever it says on that website doesn't seem to add up:
"Interest you earn is added to the value of the bond twice per year. This means the principal amount you earn interest on increases every six months, positioning your money to compound over time."​

They never respond to emails, and it's nearly impossible to reach out to them over the phone. Overall, I would rather go with regular High Yield Savings or CDs, much easier, better and flexible.
This makes perfect sense. The interest you earn is reinvested and becomes additional principal. So when the next interest payment is made, it's made on a larger principal amount. They specify this in the article because this is somewhat unusual for a bond.

You're probably right to stick with HYS and CDs. You'll earn a better return with treasuries, but it's never a good idea to invest in securities that you don't understand. Don't worry, you're not going to be missing out on too much.
Feb 08, 2023 05:13 PM
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if200Feb 08, 2023 05:13 PM
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Quote from GanM :
Treasury bond is a bit confusing.
I purchased 2 I-Bonds, one with an issue date of Oct 01, 2021 showing 9.62% yield, another one with issue date of Jan 01, 2022 with 6.48%.

But the current value on the one that was purchased earlier with high yield is showing less value than the one with low yield.

I posted a thread on SD here, I'm waiting for inputs.
https://slickdeals.net/f/16432363-treasury-i-bond-yield-discrepancy?p=161554465&newthread=success#po...
I bonds have two rates. Fixed and variable. The newer bonds have a fixed rate that will continue for the life of the bond. I think it's .4%. The older bonds have a 0 fixed rate so the older bonds total interest rate will be lower than it you bought them before the last change in November.
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Feb 11, 2023 03:07 PM
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doboy007
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Feb 11, 2023 03:07 PM
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Anyone have an actual experience with this CU and this specific deal and not some other savings idea not specific to this deal?
Feb 11, 2023 03:39 PM
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BraveMusic2015Feb 11, 2023 03:39 PM
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wait, if i dont live there, but already have a frontwave account.... can i still do this CD?
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Feb 12, 2023 02:14 AM
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Surfer5Feb 12, 2023 02:14 AM
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Quote from BraveMusic2015 :
wait, if i dont live there, but already have a frontwave account.... can i still do this CD?
You should be able to

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Feb 12, 2023 02:27 AM
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Catfish500Feb 12, 2023 02:27 AM
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Capital One is offering their 11-month "360" CD at 5% until March 14th. That's a pretty good deal that won't tie your money up for more than a year (or in this case 11 month if you so choose) and it's not limited to where you live in a specific area.

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