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

A certificate of deposit (CD) account is a popular savings tool offered by banks and credit unions that require you to lock your money away for a set period of time in exchange for a fixed interest ...

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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 ...

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We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. But will the returns justify the loss of access, especially when money ...

New interest rate data released this week by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) reiterated a depressing statistic: The average interest rate on a traditional savings account is barely ...

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