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

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

Today’s featured pick is the 6-month CD account offered by Vibrant Credit Union. This account has an APY of 4.60%. With a ...

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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 ...

Ally Bank offers very good yields on short- to medium-term regular CDs, particularly the 12-month and the 18-month CDs. It also offers special CDs with flexible features and top rates ... CD if you ...

Though CD rates are largely on pause right now, that can change at any time—making now a good time to lock in. Use our pro ...

The best nine-month CD ... pay the highest APYs or dividend rates on nine-month terms. Ally Bank is known for its high-yield, low minimum savings products, and its nine-month CD is no different ...