CD Basics
How do CDs work?
CDs hold your funds for a set period. In exchange, you get a reliable return.
12 types of CDs
CDs come in different varieties. Find the one that meets your financial needs.
What is a CD?
CDs often pay more interest than a standard savings account. Here’s what else to know.
Latest Articles
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Best IRA CD rates for August 2021
Find the best IRA CD rates by comparing APY, term and minimum deposit requirements.
9 min read Aug 03, 2021
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Best jumbo CD rates — August 2021
These CDs are for high rollers, but there’s good news for the rest of us, too.
8 min read Aug 03, 2021
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Best 10-year CD rates — August 2021
Locking up your savings for a decade may be a smart move in some limited circumstances.
6 min read Aug 03, 2021
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Best 3-month CD rates — August 2021
The top 3-month CD rates pay nearly six times the national average.
6 min read Aug 02, 2021
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Best 1-month CD rates — August 2021
Great one-month CD rates may be scarce, but depositors have other reasons to invest in them.
5 min read Aug 02, 2021
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Best no-penalty CD rates for August 2021
Not sure when you’ll need to access your money? These CDs may be a good fit.
4 min read Aug 02, 2021
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Best 6-month CD rates — August 2021
If rates continue to decline, a short-term CD could allow you to lock in a higher fixed rate.
9 min read Aug 02, 2021
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Best 2-year CD rates — August 2021
Shop around before you buy a CD. The best rates may pay a little more than 3 times what your local bank pays.
9 min read Aug 02, 2021
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Best 9-month CD rates — August 2021
For short-term saving, a nine-month CD may be a better option than a savings account.
7 min read Aug 02, 2021
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Best 1-year credit union CD rates — August 2021
These credit unions pay nearly three times the average yield on a 12-month CD.
8 min read Aug 02, 2021