CDs

Searching for the best CD rates? Bankrate.com offers rates, comparison tools and news on certificates of deposit.

CD Basics

Here’s everything you need to know about brokered CDs.

Investing in CDs for retirement offers benefits but also some drawbacks.

All CDs have one thing in common: They’re among the safest places to park your cash.

Taxes on CD interest aren’t always clear-cut. Here’s what you need to know.

Best IRA CD rates – May 2022

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

10 min read May 20, 2022
Discover Bank CD rates

Everything you need to know about the online bank’s CD rates.

1 min read May 20, 2022
Current CD rates — May 2022

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

2 min read May 19, 2022
Capital One CD rates

Here’s everything savers need to know about Capital One’s CD rates.

1 min read May 19, 2022
Best 3-year CD rates – May 2022

There’s more to a top three-year CD than just the rates. Read the fine print before you buy.

9 min read May 18, 2022
Best 4-year CD rates – May 2022

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

9 min read May 18, 2022
Best 5-year CD rates – May 2022

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

14 min read May 18, 2022
Best 18-month CD rates – May 2022

An 18-month CD may provide the right balance for your needs.

11 min read May 18, 2022
Best no-penalty CD rates for May 2022

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

4 min read May 18, 2022
Best 2-year CD rates – May 2022

The best two-year CD rates pay way more than the U.S. national average.

9 min read May 17, 2022