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CD Basics

CD rates: Historical trendline

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

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What is a zero-coupon CD?

Here’s everything you need to know about zero-coupon CDs.

4 min read

How to invest in CDs

Savers, here are strategies to invest in CDs.

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How to invest in step-up CDs

Step-up CDs can help you potentially earn a higher rate of return later on.

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Latest Articles

Top CD rates today: Dec. 1, 2023 — Leaders offering more than 5%

Explore the top CD rates today to maximize your savings.

5 min read Dec 01, 2023
Historical CD interest rates: 1984-2023

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

6 min read Nov 30, 2023
3 ways to take advantage of high CD rates

Locking in a high yield now could be beneficial in the event rates begin to drop.

5 min read Nov 30, 2023
Current CD rates for November 2023

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

2 min read Nov 30, 2023
Top CD rates today: Nov. 30, 2023 — Rates greater than 5%

Explore the top CD rates today to maximize your savings.

4 min read Nov 30, 2023
PNC Bank CD rates

Everything you need to know about the bank’s yields on CDs.

2 min read Nov 29, 2023
Truist Bank CD rates

Newly formed Truist offers four terms of CDs with uncompetitive rates.

2 min read Nov 29, 2023
Wells Fargo CD rates

Wells Fargo offers three standard terms of CDs online. Here’s what you need to know about minimum balances, fees and more.

1 min read Nov 29, 2023
Top CD rates today: Nov. 29, 2023 — Yields above 5%

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4 min read Nov 29, 2023
Marcus by Goldman Sachs CD rates

Here’s everything you need to know about the online bank’s CDs.

1 min read Nov 28, 2023
Ally Bank CD rates

Everything you need to know about the online bank’s CD rates.

2 min read Nov 28, 2023
Top CD rates today: Nov. 28, 2023 — Rates up to 5.75%

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4 min read Nov 28, 2023
Top CD rates today: Nov. 27, 2023 — Yields of 5% and greater

Explore the top CD rates today to maximize your savings.

4 min read Nov 27, 2023
Top CD rates today: Nov. 22, 2023 — Leaders earning 5% APY and up

Explore the top CD rates today to maximize your savings.

4 min read Nov 22, 2023
Capital One CD rates

Here’s everything savers need to know about Capital One’s CD rates.

1 min read Nov 22, 2023
American Express CD rates

Here’s everything you need to know about the bank’s rates.

1 min read Nov 22, 2023
Top CD rates today: Nov. 21, 2023 — 9-month CD paying 5.75% APY

Explore the top CD rates today to maximize your savings.

4 min read Nov 21, 2023
Top CD rates today: Nov. 20, 2023 — Highest yields up to 5.75% APY

Explore the top CD rates today to maximize your savings.

5 min read Nov 20, 2023
U.S. Bank CD rates

Here’s everything you need to know about the bank’s rates.

2 min read Nov 17, 2023
Discover Bank CD rates

Everything you need to know about the online bank’s CD rates.

1 min read Nov 17, 2023