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frontpageaddictedsaver posted May 04, 2023 02:17 PM

NASA Federal Credit Union Members: High Yield Certificates: 15-Mo 5.30% APY, 9-Mo

& More ($10k minimum deposit)

5.50% APY

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NASA Federal Credit Union is offering for their Members: High Yield Certificates of Deposit as listed below with minimum $10,000 deposit.

Thanks to Community Member addictedsaver for sharing this deal.
  • Note: You must be a NASA Federal Credit Union member to participate in this deal. Click here for membership info and here for membership application. See Deal Editor's Notes for additional terms & conditions.
Available:
  • 9-Month Certificate 5.50% APY
  • 15-Month Certificate 5.30% APY
  • 49-Month Certificate 4.60% APY
Deal Instructions:
  1. Login to eBranch and click the eBranch Certificate Banner on the right-hand side.
  2. Select "New Certificate Account," then choose your 9-, 15-, or 49-month Certificate.
  3. Select the Account you'd like to transfer funds from along with the amount.
    • The minimum deposit for high-yield certificates is $10,000 and funds must be available in an eligible NASA Federal deposit account at time of opening.
    • There are multiple ways to deposit funds including ACH, Wire Transfers, or Mailing a Check.

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • All APYs current as of May 1, 2023. Comparison rates are sourced from FDIC.gov.
    • A minimum of $10,000 of new funds brought from an external source required to open all special certificates. Early withdrawal penalties apply and may reduce earnings. Credit Union reserves the right to limit deposits into this special Certificate.
    • This limited-time offer is subject to change at any time without notice.
    • Special 49-month Certificate renews automatically to a standard 48-month term at the rate in effect at the time of renewal unless instructed otherwise.
    • Special 15-month Certificate renews automatically to a standard 12-month term at the rate in effect at the time of renewal unless instructed otherwise.
    • Special 9-month Certificate renews automatically to a standard 6-month term at the rate in effect at the time of renewal unless instructed otherwise.
  • About this Credit Union:
    • NASA Federal Credit Union is federally insured by the NCUA. More info here.
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details & discussion.
  • Compare this rate to other CDs in the market.

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Written by addictedsaver
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About the Poster
NASA Federal Credit Union is offering for their Members: High Yield Certificates of Deposit as listed below with minimum $10,000 deposit.

Thanks to Community Member addictedsaver for sharing this deal.
  • Note: You must be a NASA Federal Credit Union member to participate in this deal. Click here for membership info and here for membership application. See Deal Editor's Notes for additional terms & conditions.
Available:
  • 9-Month Certificate 5.50% APY
  • 15-Month Certificate 5.30% APY
  • 49-Month Certificate 4.60% APY
Deal Instructions:
  1. Login to eBranch and click the eBranch Certificate Banner on the right-hand side.
  2. Select "New Certificate Account," then choose your 9-, 15-, or 49-month Certificate.
  3. Select the Account you'd like to transfer funds from along with the amount.
    • The minimum deposit for high-yield certificates is $10,000 and funds must be available in an eligible NASA Federal deposit account at time of opening.
    • There are multiple ways to deposit funds including ACH, Wire Transfers, or Mailing a Check.

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • All APYs current as of May 1, 2023. Comparison rates are sourced from FDIC.gov.
    • A minimum of $10,000 of new funds brought from an external source required to open all special certificates. Early withdrawal penalties apply and may reduce earnings. Credit Union reserves the right to limit deposits into this special Certificate.
    • This limited-time offer is subject to change at any time without notice.
    • Special 49-month Certificate renews automatically to a standard 48-month term at the rate in effect at the time of renewal unless instructed otherwise.
    • Special 15-month Certificate renews automatically to a standard 12-month term at the rate in effect at the time of renewal unless instructed otherwise.
    • Special 9-month Certificate renews automatically to a standard 6-month term at the rate in effect at the time of renewal unless instructed otherwise.
  • About this Credit Union:
    • NASA Federal Credit Union is federally insured by the NCUA. More info here.
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details & discussion.
  • Compare this rate to other CDs in the market.

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Commodities1
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If you have an account with NASA FCU, this is a great deal. However, if you need to open an account and transfer cash in and then transfer cash out - well maybe there are better alternatives.

1. Zero Coupon (3 mo) T-bills are yielding 5.2% (Cusip: 912796XY0). You can ladder these and get up to the 9 mos if you want. The extra 0.3% at NASA (assume $10k deposit) is worth $22.

2. Munis - I am seeing Munis (around 9 mos expiration) yielding 4% - these are tax exempt, so 4% / (1-your tax rate) to get after tax yield. These 4% therefore are close to 6%, but there is some risk in munis.

3. Is it worth it - so for each 0.5% increase in yield on a CD (assume you deposit $10k), you get an extra $37. If your bank has a 5% CD and you go through the hassle (I am assuming it is a hassle) to open a new account to get the 5.5%, is the extra $37 worth it to you. That is the real qs.

Just my $0.02. Peace
imnotminkus
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Credit Unions are insured by NCUA [wikipedia.org], the credit union version of the FDIC. And NASA FCU is NCUA insured: https://www.nasafcu.com/about-us
Hope4Best
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Citizen minimum deposit requirement is $25000.

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May 09, 2023 12:46 AM
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PgaMay 09, 2023 12:46 AM
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Quote from JollyReward108 :
Where?
langley fcu had it
May 09, 2023 12:58 AM
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terrapin01May 09, 2023 12:58 AM
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How is the funds transfer process? How long does it take to electronically deposit and withdraw, say, $15,000?
May 09, 2023 01:22 AM
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Northwest82May 09, 2023 01:22 AM
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Quote from FoDaLey :
I don't think I can ELI5 but what you're witnessing is called the inverted yield curve. There's more demand for longer term holdings because people think short term things will suck and they want to protect their money. More demand for longer term drives down the interest rate as it doesn't need to make it enticing.

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/14/t...money.html
Thanks. This article is very helpful.

I have another question:
Current APY shows 5.5% for 9 months.

What happens after maturity?
If I want to roll over my money to the next term, will it be same APY or will it vary (considering the interest rates changed after 9 months)?
May 09, 2023 01:25 AM
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DanB6298May 09, 2023 01:25 AM
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May 09, 2023 01:27 AM
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DanB6298May 09, 2023 01:27 AM
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Quote from sl2013 :
I have to say I really appreciate that NFCU runs their online banking on old Apollo computer systems. I tried to upload documentation and gave up. Instead moved my cash into TBills ftw.
Have you been to the treasury's website? It's like going back to 2003.
May 09, 2023 02:50 AM
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ECF1956May 09, 2023 02:50 AM
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Quote from texst :
Is this the best rate around?
The best is a checking or savings FDIC insured account with Primus Bank, they just raised mine to 5.1% APY. This isn't a teaser rate either and money doesn't have to be there for months or years like a CD.
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candelabraMay 09, 2023 06:36 AM
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Quote from cr-vtec :
I invest in crypto.

Again, I did not mean to start any problems; just saw an opportunity to make a joke. I hope you're okay and I didn't offend you.
No offense, but that is a good tell "invest in crypto", an investment gets converted back to currency. If you actually used it as a currency, you wouldn't consider it an "investment". And good luck with it as a currency, that crap is more unstable than Elon Musk. Better to have a central bank that can control the currency when needed, it works better than a hackable bunch of code.

Good luck with that, please post to the crypto bank Certificate of Deposit thread next time. Oh wait, there isn't one...

Wink

On a side note, I think it's the crypto "famous for being famous" crap that is responsible for the bubble in the market overall, and it likely will bring down more banks to come. Hope to hell it could be contained in those godawful markets and exchanges but I fear the virus has spread...
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cr-vtecMay 09, 2023 07:43 AM
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Quote from candelabra :
No offense, but that is a good tell "invest in crypto", an investment gets converted back to currency. If you actually used it as a currency, you wouldn't consider it an "investment". And good luck with it as a currency, that crap is more unstable than Elon Musk. Better to have a central bank that can control the currency when needed, it works better than a hackable bunch of code.

Good luck with that, please post to the crypto bank Certificate of Deposit thread next time. Oh wait, there isn't one...

Wink

On a side note, I think it's the crypto "famous for being famous" crap that is responsible for the bubble in the market overall, and it likely will bring down more banks to come. Hope to hell it could be contained in those godawful markets and exchanges but I fear the virus has spread...
I agree with you completely. At this point, crypto is not an investment vehicle. Reading back my own response, I may have been mistaken to use the term "invest," as I was mining back in 2016. It sure cost me a lot and I lucked out in that unless it seriously goes down (even at $1k BTC, I'm in profit), I'm good.

I'm fortunate enough to have a good career, "normal investments", and a few other things going on.

If crypto were to disappear, I'd certainly be upset. Hell, I'm upset I didn't sell when BTC was nearly $70k. It is what it is.

I believe that in the long run, some form of crypto currency will replace the current standard. I don't know home many years or which coin.

edit:

In response to your comment about crypto being 'hackable,' it depends on which currency you are referring to. In addition, they technically aren't 'hacks.' Most of the time it was a compromised account (Sim swap, dictionary attack, prior password breach via another avenue (think FB posts)).

Some crypto did have holes, but they weren't 'hacks.' Mkre like leveraging the system, which has happened plenty of times in the history of the US (prior recessions, depressions)

Furthermore, and addressing your comment regarding your crypto being secured by the government or any other agency - thus is why crypto always beloved in "not your keys, not your coins." If everyone stored their coins in cold storage, there would be fewer thefts of crypto.

it isn't fair to a newbie, as they may not understand cold wallets. They just want to trade like a regular stock. That's part of the problem.

Eventually, the crypto community will have to devise a way to Keep it Simple. once they achieve that, it will further grow and perhaps be backed by the full faith and government of [insert here].

Without that happening (and it's certainly a lot), I believe crypto will stay in limbo and be considered a risky asset.

I wouldn't BUY any crypto currencies as it is a huge risk, especially at this point (or in the past 4 - 6 years, excusing the dump in 2020 when BTC was around 2.5k-3k).

Again, I was very lucky to get in early, when mining was reasonably profitable. If anyone reading this is interested in buying crypto, please do your own research and don't 'invest' more than you care to lose. Personally, I'd consider it a casino at this point, despite my belief that it has merits and will eventually become a trading platform where there is no need to convert to USD/CAD/etc
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Is this legit? Will my money end up in a black hole?
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candelabraMay 09, 2023 08:43 AM
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Quote from cr-vtec :
I agree with you completely. At this point, crypto is not an investment vehicle. Reading back my own response, I may have been mistaken to use the term "invest," as I was mining back in 2016. It sure cost me a lot and I lucked out in that unless it seriously goes down (even at $1k BTC, I'm in profit), I'm good.

I'm fortunate enough to have a good career, "normal investments", and a few other things going on.

If crypto were to disappear, I'd certainly be upset. Hell, I'm upset I didn't sell when BTC was nearly $70k. It is what it is.

I believe that in the long run, some form of crypto currency will replace the current standard. I don't know home many years or which coin.

edit:

In response to your comment about crypto being 'hackable,' it depends on which currency you are referring to. In addition, they technically aren't 'hacks.' Most of the time it was a compromised account (Sim swap, dictionary attack, prior password breach via another avenue (think FB posts)).

Some crypto did have holes, but they weren't 'hacks.' Mkre like leveraging the system, which has happened plenty of times in the history of the US (prior recessions, depressions)

Furthermore, and addressing your comment regarding your crypto being secured by the government or any other agency - thus is why crypto always beloved in "not your keys, not your coins." If everyone stored their coins in cold storage, there would be fewer thefts of crypto.

it isn't fair to a newbie, as they may not understand cold wallets. They just want to trade like a regular stock. That's part of the problem.

Eventually, the crypto community will have to devise a way to Keep it Simple. once they achieve that, it will further grow and perhaps be backed by the full faith and government of [insert here].

Without that happening (and it's certainly a lot), I believe crypto will stay in limbo and be considered a risky asset.

I wouldn't BUY any crypto currencies as it is a huge risk, especially at this point (or in the past 4 - 6 years, excusing the dump in 2020 when BTC was around 2.5k-3k).

Again, I was very lucky to get in early, when mining was reasonably profitable. If anyone reading this is interested in buying crypto, please do your own research and don't 'invest' more than you care to lose. Personally, I'd consider it a casino at this point, despite my belief that it has merits and will eventually become a trading platform where there is no need to convert to USD/CAD/etc
Yeah I was lucky to buy QQQ in 1998. So what. This is the funny part of the crypto crowd: "it will further grow and perhaps be backed by the full faith and government of [insert here]." Yes exactly, its famous for nothing and has created a bubble that will boil down to nothing. No underlying real estate, no underlying business, our economy is exposed based on this ponzi scheme. Glad you got in early! Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)

Crypto Jeeniuses have wrecked us all

Why they come to troll a real bank finance thread for people trying to counteract their damage is beyond me. Well, they got nothing better to do praying for crypto revival I guess...
Last edited by candelabra May 9, 2023 at 02:50 AM.
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nicholas421May 09, 2023 05:34 PM
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unless you're retiring in a few years, youre better off taking the ~1% monthly dividends from JEPI, JEPQ or QYLD during the downturn
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new_berlinMay 09, 2023 06:12 PM
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clicking on the become-a-member button on nasafcu.com redirects to a different website called loanspq.com? is that normal/legit?
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hikixMay 09, 2023 07:51 PM
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I am looking to put 300k in a CD. I would not need the money for a while. Am I better putting it into a higher interest for a short amount and then moving it somewhere else or should I look for a longer term (even if interest is lower) in case interest rates come back down to earth?
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cr-vtecMay 09, 2023 09:45 PM
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Quote from candelabra :
Yeah I was lucky to buy QQQ in 1998. So what. This is the funny part of the crypto crowd: "it will further grow and perhaps be backed by the full faith and government of [insert here]." Yes exactly, its famous for nothing and has created a bubble that will boil down to nothing. No underlying real estate, no underlying business, our economy is exposed based on this ponzi scheme. Glad you got in early! Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)

Crypto Jeeniuses have wrecked us all

Why they come to troll a real bank finance thread for people trying to counteract their damage is beyond me. Well, they got nothing better to do praying for crypto revival I guess...
Wasn't meant to troll, apologize if I did. It was just an opportunity to make a joke, lol

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FoDaLeyMay 10, 2023 12:31 AM
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Quote from Northwest82 :
Thanks. This article is very helpful.

I have another question:
Current APY shows 5.5% for 9 months.

What happens after maturity?
If I want to roll over my money to the next term, will it be same APY or will it vary (considering the interest rates changed after 9 months)?
It would be whatever the rates are at the time. You'd be getting a new CD.

It's tough to predict. For example if it's 5.5% for 12 months and rates drop severely where after the 12 month maturity, all you have are 12 month CDs at 4%...then a 5% for 24 months may have been better if you consider the entire 24 months as a whole.

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