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Jun 11, 2019Best 10-year CD rates — June 2019
Locking up your savings for a decade may be a smart move in some limited circumstances.
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Jun 10, 2019Best 2-year CD rates — June 2019
Shop around before you buy a CD. The best rates may pay almost triple what your local bank pays.
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Jun 05, 2019How CD laddering can help you boost your earnings
This strategy can give your savings an extra boost. Here’s what to know.
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May 31, 2019Best 5-year CD rates — June 2019
Here’s why the best 60-month CDs are more versatile than you might think.
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May 29, 2019Top 18 strategies for CD savers
Follow these tips to maximize your money with certificates of deposit.
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May 23, 2019These bank CD and savings account secrets will put more cash in your pocket
If you want to make more on your savings, learn how to think like a bank does.
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Apr 30, 2019Investors eAccess rolls out new CDs — including one no-penalty account
The accounts also carry a low minimum balance requirement.
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May 01, 2019Short-term CDs are the smart money move, thanks to the Fed
With no rate hikes likely in 2019, short-term CDs are the go-to option.
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Mar 29, 2019Some CD yields are starting to slide: Consider locking up your savings now
Here’s what to do if saving money and earning more interest are your top priorities.
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Mar 04, 2019For short-term savers, 1-year CD yields may take longer to hit 3% than expected
Short-term yields had been ticking higher, but now they’ve largely stalled.