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• 10 types of savings accounts: Where to save your money

  The best account to save your money will vary by your goal.

  6 min read Sep 23, 2021

  

• Current CD rates — September 2021

  View current cd rates based on Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.

  2 min read Sep 23, 2021

  

• Bump-up CDs: What they are and how they work

  If you think rates may rise again soon, a bump-up CD could be what you’re looking for.

  3 min read Sep 22, 2021

  

• Step-up CDs: What they are and how they work

  Step-up CDs can help you potentially earn a higher rate of return later on.

  3 min read Sep 22, 2021

  

• Fed divided on 2022 interest rate hike, signals bond-buying taper coming ‘soon’

  The Fed isn’t in a rush to raise rates, but slowing asset purchases appears to be on deck.

  6 min read Sep 22, 2021

  

• Biggest winners and losers from the Fed’s interest rate decision

  As the Fed holds on rates, here are the biggest winners and losers from its latest decision.

  5 min read Sep 22, 2021

  

• Best no-penalty CD rates for September 2021

  Not sure when you’ll need to access your money? These CDs may be a good fit.

  4 min read Sep 22, 2021

  

• Best 5-year CD rates — September 2021

  Here’s why the best 60-month CDs are more versatile than you might think.

  14 min read Sep 22, 2021

  

• Best IRA CD rates for September 2021

  Find the best IRA CD rates by comparing APY, term and minimum deposit requirements.

  9 min read Sep 21, 2021

  

• Best 4-year CD rates — September 2021

  These top 48-month CDs pay more than 2.5 times the national average rate.

  8 min read Sep 21, 2021