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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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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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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.

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Your total balance
    012345Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5Your EarningsNational Ave...
    Interest earned by year month 5:
    Your earnings $1677.40
    National Average $481.52
    Total interest earned = $1677.40

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