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CD terms can range from three months to five years. Learn which one is right for you.

Both accounts have competitive rates now. But which is likely to earn more interest in 2026? Here's what to know.

Both accounts can be viable options for a $20,000 deposit, but which can earn more this year? Here's what to know.

If you've been paying attention to certificate of deposit (CD) rates, you may have noticed that they're pretty high these days. It's easy enough, for example, to find a 12-month CD paying 5%. Today's ...

If you have a large amount of money to deposit, today's best jumbo CD rate is 4.35% APY, offered by Veridian Credit Union.

CD shoppers had a great run the past two years, but that window is closing. As of October 2025, the Fed has already trimmed rates and most analysts expect more cuts before year-end and into 2026.

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A few weeks ago, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time this year, while also forecasting a drop in rates through 2027 and beyond. That means now's the perfect time to lock your ...