Be thankful for these CD options

Even during the holiday season, my quest to uncover the best CD rates continues. Before I stuff myself full of stuffing, turkey and mashed potatoes this afternoon, I wanted to give you a few ways you can give your finances a reason to be thankful.

If you invest in any of these CDs now, you’ll reap the rewards during next year’s holiday shopping season.

Ally 12-Month CD: You’ve probably seen advertisements for Ally Bank popping up on billboards. The “Do You Love Your Bank?” campaign is appropriate for the bank’s CD customers. I’m sure plenty of them love this 1-year CD’s 1.05% APY. With no minimum balance requirements, there are no hurdles to opening a CD at the online bank.

Popular Community Bank 12-Month CD: Here’s another interest rate winner. Popular Community Bank gives online customers the ability to take advantage of a 1.15% APY. All you need is $10,000 to open an account. If you invest the minimum today, you’ll be able to put an extra $115 in your pocket next year.

CIT Bank 1-Year Achiever CD: And now, check out what I think is the best 1-year CD currently available. …