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Current CD Interest Rates
View current cd rates based on Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
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Aug 21, 2019Best jumbo CD rates in August 2019
These CDs are for high rollers, but there’s good news for the rest of us, too.
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Aug 20, 2019Best 3-month CD rates — August 2019
The top 3-month CD rates pay more than six times the national average.
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Aug 16, 2019Best 5-year CD rates — August 2019
Here’s why the best 60-month CDs are more versatile than you might think.
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Aug 16, 2019Best 1-year CD rates — August 2019
A top 12-month CD is ideal for someone with a short-range savings goal in mind.
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Aug 12, 2019Best 6-month CD rates — August 2019
Interest rates are on the rise, so now may be the right time to invest in a short-term CD.
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Aug 09, 2019Best 10-year CD rates — August 2019
Locking up your savings for a decade may be a smart move in some limited circumstances.
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Aug 09, 2019Here’s how you can use CDs to protect against a falling stock market
CDs can help diversify your risk away.
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Aug 07, 2019Best 2-year CD rates — August 2019
Shop around before you buy a CD. The best rates may pay almost triple what your local bank pays.
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Aug 07, 2019Best 9-month CD rates — August 2019
For short-term saving, a nine-month CD may be a better option than a savings account.