CDs give you fixed returns, but locking up your cash can backfire. Here's how to know when it makes sense and when it doesn't ...

Even in today's economy, short-term CD accounts remain competitive. Here's what can be considered a good one now.

Today's highest CD rate is 4.94% for CD. CD rates from online banks are commonly twice as high as the national average rates. CD ladders let you leverage high rates without locking up all of your ...

After cutting rates late last year, the Federal Reserve will soon make its first rate decision of 2026. Here’s how the ...

Certificates of deposit (CDs) remain one of the most reliable short-term savings tools, especially for those seeking ...

Top CDs today offer up to 4.27% APY -- consider locking in a strong return now before rates drift lower as we get further into the new year.

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 ...

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 ...

6-month CDs offer some of the highest APYs right now, but rates may be lower six months from now. 5-year CDs have lower APYs, but locking in today's rates for years may be a smart call. High-yield ...