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Certificates of deposit offer peace of mind, but they’re not without some drawbacks.
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Taxes on CD interest aren’t always clear-cut. Here’s what you need to know.
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A CD ladder lets savers benefit from higher rates without locking up all your money in long-term CDs.

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Certificates of deposit offer peace of mind, but they’re not without some drawbacks.
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Check out the latest CD rates from Bankrate’s weekly survey of banks and thrifts.
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Locking in a high yield now could be beneficial in the event rates begin to drop.
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Callable CDs can offer a higher yield than traditional CDs, but there’s a catch.
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With a possible recession looming, here’s what savers should know about CDs.
I’ve often referred to 2024 as the year of the certificate of deposit (CD). In tracking CD rates on a daily basis, I’ve seen how yields remain at an overall high, thanks to the Federal Reserve raising [...]
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The Fed again held steady with no new rate hike at its July meeting.
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The key benchmark has been as high as 20 percent — and as low as 0 percent.
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The best way for most investors to approach this type of market is to stick to the long-term plan.
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For savers, here’s what to consider when the Fed raises interest rates.
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While the Federal Reserve stood pat this time, it has raised rates a total of 11 times in this current cycle.
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These policymakers will influence the crucial debate of when to cut interest rates.
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Every financial decision you make is impacted by the Federal Reserve.
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The Fed looks poised to leave rates alone in July but signal cuts are coming soon.
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Certificates of deposit offer peace of mind, but they’re not without some drawbacks.
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