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Certificates of deposit offer peace of mind, but they’re not without some drawbacks.

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

A CD ladder lets savers benefit from higher rates without locking up all your money in long-term CDs.

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CD investors continue to benefit from strong yields, while inflation gradually slows. Here's what you need to know before the year ends.

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Check out the latest CD rates from Bankrate’s weekly survey of banks and thrifts.

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Savers, here are strategies to invest in CDs.

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

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

Planning for retirement? Here’s what you need to know about IRA CDs.

Callable CDs can offer a higher yield than traditional CDs, but there’s a catch.

Add-on CDs can offer more flexibility than a traditional CD.

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CDs come in many varieties, making it easy to find one that meets your needs.

Credit card interest rates have a high mark up over the prime rate. Why are card APRs so high?

The Federal Reserve’s decisions have ripple effects, including for mortgages.

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Bankrate’s experts are reacting live to the Fed’s latest interest rate decision.

The Fed’s rate hold means loans costs are sticking. Here’s what it means for your business.

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Subprime borrowers are particularly affected by interest rate changes. Here’s how to prepare.

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The Fed has hit the pause button on rates. How will it affect the housing market?

If you’re looking at HE Loans or have a variable-rate line of credit, pay attention to the Fed.

Does the Fed interest rate affect car loans? Yes, it does: It has a domino effect that can raise or lower auto loan rates.

Here’s why Fed officials are so concerned about the trade war right now.

But the revision was less than economists thought it would be.

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With the best job market in decades, the Fed is wondering why there isn’t more inflation.

The Fed continues to delay any interest rate moves amid persistently low inflation.

The Fed might find itself in a tricky situation.

GDP expanded by 3.2 percent, but gains came from the typically more volatile components.

The Fed will most likely hold interest rates steady, but here’s how it could still impact your wallet.

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