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Aug 03, 2018Best 10-year CD rates — August 2018
Locking up your savings for a decade may be a smart move in some limited circumstances.
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Aug 02, 2018Best 1-year CD rates — August 2018
A top 12-month CD is ideal for someone with a short-range savings goal in mind.
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Jul 20, 2018Best CD rates in 2018
CD rates are on the rise. Here’s a look at the best rates at each term length.
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Jun 12, 2018The pros and cons of CD investing
Certificates of deposit offer peace of mind, but they do have some drawbacks.
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May 30, 20185 simple steps to get the best CD rate
Some banks are hiking CD rates, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy to find a great deal.
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May 02, 2018The pros and cons of jumbo CDs
They come with a higher yield, but jumbo CDs have more than one downside.
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Apr 30, 2018Timing the purchase of CDs as rates rise just won’t work
Buying a CD in a rising rate environment is challenging, but these products lower the risk.
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Mar 29, 2018Rates are rising. Should you rotate out of bonds and into CDs?
Rising interest rates can change the calculus for bond and CD investors.
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Mar 26, 2018Smart strategies for buying CDs when rates are rising
Here’s how to maximize your savings without missing out on higher rates in the future.
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Mar 08, 2018CIT Bank’s no-penalty CD is a boon for new investors
CIT requires a lower minimum deposit than some other no-penalty CDs on the market.