CD yields are expected to drift lower if the Fed cuts rates as expected this week. Locking in fast can help you secure a higher rate for the months ahead.

A lot of people hear "CD ladder" and assume it's only for folks with big bucks to invest. But the truth is, you can build one with just $5,000. Looking for a secure place to grow your savings? See our ...

Thanks to inflation and a higher federal funds rate, certificate of deposit (CD) interest rates have increased exponentially in recent years. CD interest rates barely broke 1% a few years ago. By ...

Building a CD ladder for emergency savings combines security and growth. It is an effective approach that makes sure your funds are accessible when you need them while earning higher interest than a ...

The Federal Reserve in its mid-March meeting once again held interest rates steady – and it won’t meet again until May 6-7. While you can still find CDs paying 4% and higher — you can see the best CD ...

Another Fed rate cut is quickly approaching. Here are three CD account moves to make before it becomes a reality.

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Starting the first Monday of June with a certificate of deposit might be one of your smartest financial moves this month. Today's top CDs offer guaranteed returns of up to 4.35% APY across various ...

Don't open a CD just because rates are expected to drop soon. Settling for a subpar APY could cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars. Make a plan for your CDs' maturity dates so you have full ...

The clock is ticking. The next Federal Reserve meeting concludes on Sept. 17, and most experts expect a rate cut to be announced at that time. For savers, that's bad news: High-yield savings accounts ...