CD rates Blog

Are you going to save more in 2013? Don’t discount CDs — they’re safe, earn interest and the penalty for breaking in early helps keeps the money in the bank.

Last year was a terrible one for CD rates, with Bankrate’s CD averages falling to all-time lows. But will 2013 be any better?

With CD rates so low, savers are stretching for yield. But what they don’t know could hurt them.

With CD rates so low and set to stay there for years, savers are looking to structured notes for higher yields. Are they worth the risk?

When deposit rates do recover, CD rates will lead the pack, one expert says.

The Fed will continue buying long-term Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities under QE3 in 2013. What does that mean for CD rates?

CD rates may be at record lows, but there’s one group able to earn 10 percent on their savings: military service members in harm’s way.

Savers are entitled to fair returns in the form of higher CD rates. Unfortunately, life is not fair.

Low interest rates are key in customers switching banks. When banks need deposits, CD rates rise — but what about retaining customers?

Sharply higher tax rates would be a big drag on Americans’ CDs and other deposit accounts, according to a new analysis.