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Average yields for certificates of deposit with 36-month terms are down 10 basis points over the past year to just 1.34% APY, according to the latest government data. Looking ahead, however, more cuts ...

If you've ever opened a certificate of deposit (CD) account or have been considering one recently, you have two primary types to choose from. A long-term CD has an account term that matures in 18 ...

Three-month CDs are a good option for short-term savings goals. The current average rate on a three-month CD sits at 1.30%, but the highest rate is 4.79%. Last week, three-month CDs earned an average ...

With potential rate cuts on the horizon, shorter-term certificates of deposit (CDs) are offering strong yields at the moment -- especially 6-month terms. Looking for a secure place to grow your ...

If you're looking to save some cash, now's a good time to lock in a guaranteed, inflation-beating return before savings rates potentially dip. Why's that? The Federal Reserve is set to meet at the end ...

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The highest interest rate currently available on a one-year CD—one of the most popular CD terms—is 5.02%. If you find a one-year CD with a rate in that neighborhood, you've found a good deal. One week ...