Comments on: World Savings 5.41% 6-Mo CD Rate

By: Rich

Rich — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:44:24 +0000

The problem with int’l investment instruments is that any gains you might think you’re receiving by an attractive 7%-8% rate can literally be erased in one day due to currency fluctuations. It’s not worth it. The majority of these foreign banks will require you to deposit in their currency. The few that allow you to use US dollars will not give you the local interest rate.

By: prof adler

prof adler — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 01:59:45 +0000

I wish they would delete out of date rates/offers

By: Gail

Gail — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:25:41 +0000

Has anyone had any experience with the Royal Savings and Loan (RSAL) bank of the Czech republic? Their website offers a 5 year CD at 7.25% that is insured by the Czech deposit insurance fund. The toll free number is 866-471-2820. I wonder if international currency exchange rates are a consideration here.

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:52:47 +0000

It is my understanding that World Savings is being absorbed by Wachovia Bank

By: Nancy

Nancy — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 16:42:54 +0000

World Savings and AmTrust, I use both as they are both great. I always check both rates and terms for CD’s. AmTrust has a great MM rate too.

By: tenacious D

tenacious D — Mon, 21 May 2007 11:01:04 +0000

free safe deposit boxes? wow never heard of that one

By: Jim

Jim — Sat, 19 May 2007 16:05:57 +0000

I moved abot $45K from Fremont to a World CD yesterday. Fremont does not match competitor rates, so I pulled out my money. World was very friendly and if you keep a $25K minimum balance, you get free travelers checks, free safe deposit box, free notray service, free cashier’s checks. TheIR branches are more conveniently located than Fremont too.

By: Bankaholic

Bankaholic — Tue, 08 May 2007 00:30:21 +0000

Sweet! Thanks for pointing that out, Jeremiah.

By: Jeremiah

Jeremiah — Tue, 08 May 2007 00:05:48 +0000

AmTrust direct has 12 month cd’s with the same rate with only a $1000 minimum