How to Increase the Earnings on Your Certificate

It's a strategy called laddering.  Here's how it works.  Open a 1 year, 2 year or 3 year certificate.  After the first year, your 1 year certificate will mature. Roll that certificate into a 3 year term, thereby maximizing the interest rate you'll earn. Your remaining 2 certificates will continue generating interest.

Continue the ladder by rolling the money from your matured certificate each year into a 3 year term. This strategy allows you to earn the maximum interest rate while providing access to some of your money on an annual basis, should you need it. 

Below is an example of how laddering can increase your return during the first year.  As you continue to roll certificates to 3 year terms your return on investment will increase.

Total Funds to Invest = $15,000*

Call Jana, Jason or Steve, your personal Financial Solutions Representatives, at 535-0191 or 1(800)828-8691 for a free consultation—even if your certificates aren't with Progressions.

Spreading the maturities from 1 to 3 years is just one strategy. If you prefer to tie up your money for shorter time spans you could invest in 6, 12 and 18 month certificates.

You can ladder any way you wish to best meet your financial needs.

FREE Step-Up Feature Increases Earnings with No Risk

Be sure to ask about our free Step-Up feature available on select certificates.  The Step-Up allows you the opportunity to increase your earnings—without any risk!  During the term of the certificate you may request to have your rate raised to the current Progressions published rate for new certificates with identical terms.  You will then earn the higher rate for the remaining term of the certificate.  If rates fall, your rate won't change.

Please call and increase your earnings today!

*APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rates and earnings shown for illustration purposes only.  Actual earnings may vary.

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