As savings and deposit rates continue edging down, certificates of deposit stand out by offering something rare in today's economy: certainty. With the Federal Reserve's first policy meeting of 2025 ...

Today's highest CD rate is 4.94% for a jumbo 6-month CD. CD rates from online banks are commonly twice as high as the ...

Investing in a certificate of deposit might be right if you’re not the risky type, as it’s a safe way to grow your money — that is, if you’re willing to leave it in the bank until it matures. Read ...

Brokered CDs are offered through a brokerage firm instead of directly from a bank. They often provide higher interest rates and greater flexibility than standard bank CDs. This guide dives into the ...

Investors searching for relatively low-risk investments that can easily be converted into cash often turn to certificates of deposit (CDs). A CD is a special type of deposit account with a bank or ...

With Tax Day tomorrow marking the end of filing season, it's the perfect time to put potential refunds to work in a certificate of deposit. Inflation continued its cooling trend in March with an ...

Not to be confused with the metallic music-playing discs of the '80s and '90s, CDs — formally known as certificates of deposit — are a savings option still very much in play. This particular savings ...

Three-month CDs are a good option for short-term savings goals. The current average rate on a three-month CD sits at 1.30%, but the highest rate is 4.79%. Last week, three-month CDs earned an average ...

Gabriela Walsh is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance® and a personal finance editor at Red Ventures. Her previous work experience includes various editorial positions at FinanceBuzz. She ...

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