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Latest Articles
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Feb 19, 2019Finding the best 6-month CD rates
Interest rates are on the rise, so now may be the right time to invest in a short-term CD.
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Feb 13, 2019Best 4-year CD rates in February 2019
These top 48-month CDs pay 2.5 times the national average rate.
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Feb 11, 2019Yield without worries: Check out no-penalty CDs
Believe it or not, some banks offer CDs that have no withdrawal penalties.
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Feb 04, 2019Rising Bank, a new online-only bank, launched today — and it has one of the juiciest CD yields available
Here’s your chance to get one of the best one-year CDs available nationwide.
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Feb 01, 2019Which certificate of deposit (CD) account is best for you?
CDs come in different varieties. Find the one that meets your financial needs.
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Jan 16, 2019Best 1-year credit union CD rates
These credit unions pay more than three times the average yield on a 12-month CD.
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Jan 10, 2019Best 9-month CD rates — January 2019
For short-term saving, a nine-month CD may be a better option than a savings account.
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Jan 10, 2019Best 18-month CD rates — January 2019
An 18-month CD may provide the right balance for your needs.
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Dec 19, 2018Smart strategies for buying CDs when rates are rising
Now that the Federal Reserve is raising rates, should you buy a CD? Here’s what to consider.
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Nov 16, 2018Nationally available CD rates haven’t been this high since 2009
It’s been a while since we’ve seen the kinds of yields available now.