Key Takeaways Today’s highest CD rate is 4.94% for a jumbo 6-month CD. CD rates from online banks are commonly twice as ...

Top 12-month CDs are still paying around 4.00% APY right now. Here's how much your savings can earn before rates fall further ...

CD rates generally mimic the fed funds rate, going down when the Fed lowers rates. This is because banks can borrow for less, ...

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 national average rates. CD ladders let you leverage high rates without locking up ...

The best short-term CD rates can help you reach your savings goals faster.

The best 3-month CDs offer higher than average interest rates and are federally insured. They can be a solid short-term savings option.

Another Fed rate cut is quickly approaching. Here are three CD account moves to make before it becomes a reality.

American Express offers several CD terms, but are its rates competitive? See how Amex compares with today’s best CDs—and why ...

While Wall Street reels from intense market turbulence, certificates of deposit offer a sanctuary with fixed rates of up to 4.50% APY that won't fluctuate with market swings. These guaranteed returns ...

With more than 15 years of experience crafting content about all aspects of personal finance, Michael Benninger knows how to identify smart moves for your money. His work has been published by Intuit, ...

Still hoping to earn a big return with a CD account? Consider one of these before the Fed cuts rates this month.

The average annual percentage yield for a 12-month CD dropped two basis points this month to 1.78%, according to the FDIC. That said, some CDs are bucking the trend: “The best-yielding CDs offer ...