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Short-term CD vs. long-term CD: Which is best for you?
CD terms can range from three months to five years. Learn which one is right for you.
4 min read Jul 19, 2022 -
What is a CD (Certificate of deposit)?
CDs often pay better interest than savings accounts and can amp up your nest egg.
7 min read Jul 01, 2022 -
What is a callable CD?
Callable CDs can offer a higher yield than traditional CDs, but there’s a catch.
3 min read Jun 08, 2022 -
12 types of CDs: Which one is best for you?
CDs come in many varieties, making it easy to find one that meets your needs.
6 min read May 26, 2022 -
What is an add-on CD?
Add-on CDs can offer more flexibility than a traditional CD.
4 min read May 26, 2022 -
What are brokered CDs?
Here’s everything you need to know about brokered CDs.
5 min read Apr 14, 2022 -
Saving for retirement with CDs
Investing in CDs for retirement offers benefits but also some drawbacks.
4 min read Mar 31, 2022 -
Is an IRA certificate of deposit (CD) tax deductible?
Looking to score more tax deductions? IRA CDs might be for you.
3 min read Mar 24, 2022 -
First Republic Bank CD rates
Shopping for CDs? Here’s what First Republic Bank pays.
1 min read Jan 06, 2021 -
Pentagon Federal Credit Union CD rates
PenFed offers money market certificates, IRA certificates and Coverdell certificates.
2 min read Jan 05, 2021 -
Sallie Mae Bank CD rates
The bank’s 12-month CD rate is among the highest in the country.
2 min read Jan 05, 2021 -
Union Bank CD rates
The bank offers one standard CD, but it’s available in a range of term lengths.
2 min read Jan 05, 2021 -
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CD rates are low. Here’s how to make the most out of them
Here’s a look at why CD rates are so low and what you can do to make the most of low CD rates.
3 min read Nov 12, 2020 -
How to protect your money from rate decreases with a CD
The Fed’s recent actions may force savers to start thinking differently about their money.
2 min read Sep 14, 2020 -
Navy Federal Credit Union CD rates
The credit union offers a range of CD terms and requires low minimum deposits.
1 min read Jul 31, 2020 -
TIAA Bank CD rates
TIAA Bank offers competitive APYs and a range of CD terms.
1 min read Jul 31, 2020 -
SunTrust Bank CD rates
SunTrust offers standard CDs with a few terms lengths — but very low APYs.
1 min read Jul 31, 2020 -
Short-term CDs are still a smart money move, thanks to the Fed
With the Fed likely holding steady on rates for now, short-term CDs still look like a good option.
3 min read Jan 24, 2020
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