Certificates Of Deposit

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Explore CD basics

Certificates of deposit offer peace of mind, but they’re not without some drawbacks.

Taxes on CD interest aren’t always clear-cut. Here’s what you need to know.

A CD ladder lets savers benefit from higher rates without locking up all your money in long-term CDs.

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Today's CD rate news

Explore the highest CD rates by term every weekday and learn how economic trends can affect your rate.

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CD rates forecast for 2024

CD investors continue to benefit from strong yields, while inflation gradually slows. Here's what you need to know before the year ends.

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Historical rate trends

Discover how CD interest rates have changed from 1984 to present and what we can learn from analyzing historical economic data.

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Read up on top available rates and national average trends over time from Bankrate’s weekly survey of banks and credit unions.

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These certificates of deposit (CDs) have no minimum deposit.

Check out the latest CD rates from Bankrate’s weekly survey of banks and thrifts.

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CDs and fixed annuities can be great retirement options. Here are the differences.

Step-up CDs can help you potentially earn a higher rate of return later on.

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Find out which CD term is best for your financial goals in a lower rate environment.

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If you have $2,500 to invest in a CD right now, here’s how much you could earn.

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CDs often pay better interest than savings accounts and can amp up your nest egg.

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There’s still time to lock in a high-yielding CD as the Fed cuts rates.

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And if so, how low can they go?

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How might a recession affect the housing market?

Prices rise and fall all the time in the U.S. economy. It’s not always inflation.

The Federal Reserve just lowered interest rates for the first time in four years.

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A look at what a bank bailout is with some examples of notable bank bailouts from the past.

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If you’ve been thinking of getting a longer-term CD, you may want to make a move.

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Fed officials are trying to prevent an economic slowdown from getting worse.

Tune in to Bankrate’s live coverage of the Fed’s first rate cut since 2020.

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