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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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Apr 12, 2019Finding the best 6-month CD rates
Interest rates are on the rise, so now may be the right time to invest in a short-term CD.
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Apr 12, 2019Best 3-year CD rates — April 2019
There’s more to a top 36-month CD than just the rates. Read the fine print before you buy.
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Apr 04, 2019Best 10-year CD rates — April 2019
Locking up your savings for a decade may be a smart move in some limited circumstances.
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Apr 04, 2019Best 18-month CD rates — April 2019
An 18-month CD may provide the right balance for your needs.
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Apr 01, 2019Best 5-year CD rates — April 2019
Here’s why the best 60-month CDs are more versatile than you might think.
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Apr 01, 2019Best 2-year CD rates — April 2019
Shop around before you buy a CD. The best rates may pay almost triple what your local bank pays.
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Apr 01, 2019Best 1-year CD rates — April 2019
A top 12-month CD is ideal for someone with a short-range savings goal in mind.
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Mar 29, 2019Some CD yields are starting to slide: Consider locking up your savings now
Here’s what to do if saving money and earning more interest are your top priorities.
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Mar 28, 2019Best 1-year credit union CD rates
These credit unions pay more than three times the average yield on a 12-month CD.