Today's highest CD rate is 4.94% for a jumbo 6-month CD. CD rates from online banks are commonly twice as high as the ...

Short-term, 6-month certificate of deposit yields are down 29 basis points in the past year to an average of just 1.51% APY, according to the latest government data. But banks and credit unions ...

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Getting that first $1,000 in investable savings is a good milestone. But now what? Where's the best place to put that money so it continues to grow for you? With interest rates so great right now, a ...

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You can earn up to 4.50% on some 6-month CDs right now. High-yield savings accounts offer more flexibility with similar rates. Weigh the pros and cons and find out which one is right for you. With ...

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The clock is ticking. The next Federal Reserve meeting concludes on Sept. 17, and most experts expect a rate cut to be announced at that time. For savers, that's bad news: High-yield savings accounts ...