By
eHow Personal Finance Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Step1
Visit your local branch and look for a board that lists the current CD rates. The market fluctuates frequently, so these boards are usually changed weekly.
Step2
Speak with a banker at your branch. If you are a current customer, the banker will review your account and, based on the amount you want to invest, help you pick the best CD for your needs.
Step3
Go to the Third Federal website and check the CD rates. Start at the home page and follow the links to the CD rates page. This is the easiest way to check because it allows you to review CDs any time of day from any part of the world.
Step4
Phone a branch of Third Federal to get CD rates if you are not near an Internet connection or branch office. Anyone who answers the phone should have access to the latest rates and be able to answer basic questions. If you need more in-depth information, the person may transfer you to a banker.
Step5
Ask your financial planner to look into the CD rates with Third Federal. Your financial planner has access to investment information such as CD rates and can easily provide the details you seek.