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With these, you can lock in today's CD interest rates for the long haul, ensuring you make solid interest off your money for months or even years to come. And with an add-on CD account, you can even deposit more money as it becomes available.
The Fed's September rate cut already pushed several banks to lower their top CD yields -- and with this week's meeting wrapping up tomorrow, more drops could be on the way. If opening a CD is on your list,
CDs are still paying strong returns, but rates have begun drifting lower. See which terms offer the best yields now—and how to decide the right fit for your savings.
If you keep your savings in an interest-bearing account, you're probably keeping a close eye on what moves the Federal Reserve is making in terms of rates. In late 2023 and early 2024, the federal funds rate sat at its highest level in over a decade, but ...
Top 12-month CDs are still paying 4.00% APY in October 2025. Here's how much $10,000 could earn in interest, and why timing matters.
The Federal Reserve has yet to make a move on rates this year. But with market watchers suggesting as many as two cuts by the end of 2025, banks and credit unions have already started reducing their promised yields for certificates of deposit. That said ...
Top CDs boast APYs up to 4.50% -- and your returns will never drop, even when the economy is precarious. Kelly is a former editor for CNET Money covering banking. She has over 10 years of experience in personal finance and previously wrote for CBS ...
CD rates are a decent place to earn interest on savings, but there are a few smarter ways to grow (and protect) your money. Here are three options to consider.
Average rates for certificates of deposit this month range from a ho-hum 0.23% for the shortest, 1-month terms, up to 1.76% for 1-year accounts, according to the latest government data. But for customers at some banks and credit unions, a select class of ...