The average annual percentage yield for a 12-month CD dropped two basis points this month to 1.78%, according to the FDIC.

Certificates of deposit (CDs) often offer the best rates for savings. However, to get the highest annual percentage yield ...

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And while the FDIC doesn’t share average 18-month CD rates, the average interest rate for 12-month CDs is 1.81% and the average interest rate for 24-month CDs is 1.48%. Yet it’s possible to ...

The top CD rate in the country returned to 5% territory with a sweetheart of a deal unveiled on Valentine's Day. Here are the details—along with many other smart CD options.

One of the fastest ways to grow your money is to make sure it is doing the earning for you, and not the other way around. If you don’t want to take higher risks with your investments, such as with ...

Gone, at least for now, are the days of abundant 5%-and-up CDs, but there is some good news for consumers: These 5%-and-up ...

Many CDs have been marking time in response to the Fed's rate hold. That's why these two recent rate bumps from large U.S. banks are a welcome surprise.

In this environment, locking in an 18-month CD with a $20,000 deposit now provides peace of mind. Waiting to see where rates go likely won't be worth the risk, and the time you spend waiting is ...

Lock in today's best rates in decades on certificates of deposits on a range of CD terms — from 6 months to 5 years.