CD Calculator
Calculate your CD earnings
CD
Searching for the best CD rates? Bankrate.com offers rates, comparison tools and news on certificates of deposit.
What would you like to do?
CD Rates
Compare the best CD rates available
CD Ladder Calculator
Build a CD ladder that's right for you
Credit Union CD Rates
Compare credit union CD rates
Bank Reviews
See Bankrate expert reviews on banks that offer competitive CD rates, savings accounts, and more.
CD Basics
May 29, 2019
Nov 12, 2018
Latest Articles
-
Feb 12, 2018Is an IRA certificate of deposit (CD) tax deductible?
Looking to score more tax deductions? IRA CDs might be for you.
-
Feb 07, 2018With this CD, you won’t get dinged for early withdrawals
Ally Bank’s 11-month CD yields more than a top savings account.
-
Jan 31, 2018Savers beware: USPS Federal CU’s IRA CD deal comes with a catch
This 24-month IRA CD pays 3 percent APY, but there are caveats.
-
Jan 17, 2018Northern Bank Direct quenches your thirst for a high-yield CD
Looking for higher-yielding savings? Check out these great CDs.
-
Jan 11, 2018This 19-month CD pays a great interest rate
A 19-month CD is a rare breed. But signing up for a CD with an odd term can pay off.
-
Jan 15, 2018Synchrony Bank offers the best 1-year CD rate
Synchrony Bank now offers the best 1-year CD rate.
-
Dec 19, 2017Popular Direct has the nation’s top 18-month CD rate
It’s a juicy yield for a short term, but you’ll need plenty of cash to qualify.
-
Dec 08, 2017Navy Federal has an eye-popping CD deal
Navy Federal has a great 15-month CD deal that pays 2.25 percent APY.
-
Nov 29, 2017Mountain America CU’s top 5-year CD rate just got better
This Utah-based credit union had the country’s best CD deal even before it raised its yield.
-
Nov 23, 2017Pros and cons of CD early withdrawal
Must you leave a CD intact? We give you good, and bad, reasons for CD early withdrawal.