I was, of course, persona non grata at Hanscom. They wanted nothing whatsoever to do with me. Would not even call me back.
However, sometimes things work out for the better. Today I had a CD mature locally. I just telephoned Empower. They think their 2.9% 18 month CD deal likely will hold until Monday . . . at least. I would go in today and open it, but temperatures are approaching 100 degrees, it is a long trip, and the AC in my car is kaput. Monday will be a nice, cool day, so plan is to open my new CD then. Looking, with the Christmas giveback bonus, at an APY between say 3.045% and 3.33%. I can definitely live with those numbers, or anything in between, on an 18 month CD.
Off Topic. Sorry. I will be brief.
Important for you to learn ASAP, pattyb53, about a great feature of our Alliant accounts. Go into your Alliant account. Look at the list on the right and click on “Courtesy Pay & Overdraft”. If you need help please post your question on the Alliant thread. It is off topic here. Good luck.