A certificate of deposit (CD) account is a popular savings tool offered by banks and credit unions that require you to lock your money away for a set period of time in exchange for a fixed interest ...

Interest rates are falling, and they could drop again soon. The Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark rate twice this year, bringing it down to a range of 3.75% to 4%. While another cut at the Fed's ...

CDs are a low-risk investment option that allows your money to grow at a fixed interest rate over a specific period. If ...

A "CD ladder" might sound like some complex investing strategy, but it's actually very simple -- and profitable. And with interest rates on the decline, now is the perfect time to lock in a high APY ...

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Though rates on certificates of deposit (CDs) aren't at the sky-high levels they were a year or two ago, these interest-bearing accounts are still offering pretty solid returns for savers. In fact, ...

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The best short-term CD rates can help you reach your savings goals faster Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy Side.