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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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Explore the highest CD rates by term every weekday and learn how economic trends can affect your rate.

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CD rates forecast for 2024

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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Historical rate trends

Discover how CD interest rates have changed from 1984 to present and what we can learn from analyzing historical economic data.

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Read up on top available rates and national average trends over time from Bankrate’s weekly survey of banks and credit unions.

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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.

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Take a look at the days when CDs were offering investors double-digit returns.

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There’s still time to lock in a high-yielding CD as the Fed cuts rates.

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Find out which CD term is best for your financial goals in a lower rate environment.

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If you’ve been thinking of getting a longer-term CD, you may want to make a move.

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While the worst of inflation may be over, the battle hasn’t yet been won.

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A recession hasn’t happened yet, but it’s likely still coming, economists say.

Economists are taking the Fed at its word, penciling in more rate hikes.

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The Fed’s quest to defeat inflation, however, is nowhere near finished.

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Americans don’t have many places to hide from high inflation.

Learn about five ways in which you can break out of the credit card debt cycle.

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell said interest rates “may not be far off” from their peak.

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Will the long-awaited decline begin this month?

The best time to cash in savings bonds depends on an investor’s life circumstances.

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Unbanked households are at record low. Here are the perks of having a bank account.

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Get the latest rates on top-yielding money market accounts.

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

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Comparing savings rates can ensure you get the best return on your savings.

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Here’s what you need to know about upcoming changes to Health Savings Accounts.

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That’s even as the latest data shows that wages are rising faster than prices.

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