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CD Basics

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.

8 min read

How to invest in step-up CDs

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

5 min read

Best CD strategies

These tips can help maximize your savings using certificates of deposit.

9 min read

Latest Articles

Top CD rates today: Oct. 27, 2023 — Earn yields up to 5.75%

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3 min read Oct 27, 2023
Top CD rates today: Oct. 26, 2023 — Rates of 5% and higher

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3 min read Oct 26, 2023
PNC Bank CD rates

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

2 min read Oct 25, 2023
Top CD rates today: Oct. 25, 2023 — Yields as high as 5.75%

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3 min read Oct 25, 2023
Top CD rates today: Oct. 24, 2023 — Rates of 5% and greater

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3 min read Oct 24, 2023
Top CD rates today: Oct. 23, 2023 — Highest rate increases to 5.75%

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3 min read Oct 23, 2023
Top CD rates today: Oct. 20, 2023 — Earn 5% and higher

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3 min read Oct 20, 2023
Top CD rates today: Oct. 19, 2023 — Rates as high as 5.67%

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3 min read Oct 19, 2023
Top CD rates today: Oct. 18, 2023 — Yields as high as 5.67%

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3 min read Oct 18, 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.

2 min read Oct 17, 2023
Top CD rates today: Oct. 17, 2023 — Earn up to 5.67%

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3 min read Oct 17, 2023
Top CD rates today: Oct. 16, 2023 — Earn 5% or more

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3 min read Oct 16, 2023
Step-up CDs: What they are and how they work

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

5 min read Oct 10, 2023
Top 20 strategies for CD savers

These tips can help maximize your savings using certificates of deposit.

9 min read Oct 06, 2023
Bump-up CDs: What they are and how they work

If you think rates may rise again soon, a bump-up CD could be what you’re looking for.

4 min read Oct 05, 2023
No-penalty CDs: What they are and how they work

Here’s everything you need to know about no-penalty CDs.

2 min read Oct 03, 2023
What is a CD (certificate of deposit)?

CDs often pay better interest than savings accounts and can amp up your nest egg.

8 min read Oct 02, 2023
What is a callable CD?

Callable CDs can offer a higher yield than traditional CDs, but there’s a catch.

5 min read Oct 02, 2023
Historical CD interest rates: 1984-2023

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

5 min read Sep 22, 2023
Best business CD rates for November 2023

These seven banks and credit unions offer competitive rates on CDs for businesses.

6 min read Sep 22, 2023