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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DAILY

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.

WEEKLY

Current CD interest rates

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

Weekly CD Rates

Bankrate consistently has offers well above the national average to help you earn more on your savings.

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Bankrate Partner Average

The "Bankrate Partner average" is calculated from the average of the top savings account offers from the institutions we track, included on this page as of 08/09/2025. "National average" is determined by Bankrate's comprehensive national survey of savings accounts and CDs.

4.06^%_APY

National Average

2.03^%_APY

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Calculate your estimated CD earnings

Enter your deposit amount along with the term and APY of the CD you are considering. See how much you could save when your CD reaches maturity.

Initial Deposit:

Over a period of:

Months

Years

APY:

$ 11,677.40

Your total balance

Interest earned by year month 5:
	Your earnings	$1677.40
	National Average	$481.52
Total interest earned = $1677.40

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