5.61% 9-Month CD at a South Carolina CU

Founders Federal Credit Union is offering a special 5.61% APY (5.50% APR) 9-month share certificate. The minimum deposit is $500. The CD is also available for an IRA but with a minimum of $4K. Offer ends June 30, 2006.

The field of membership includes those who live, work or worship in Chester and Chesterfield counties of South Carolina. The cities of Wellford and Duncan are also included. In addition, there's a long list of eligible companies and organizations.

Founders has branches in the following South Carolina counties: Chester, Chesterfield, Lancaster, Spartanburg, York, Mecklenburg and Dane.

The credit is NCUA insured with $1.1 billion in assets and 150K members.