Certificates of deposit, or CDs, are savings tools that earn interest on money invested for a pre-determined period. They’re different from regular savings accounts because you must leave the money in ...

Not to be confused with the metallic music-playing discs of the '80s and '90s, CDs — formally known as certificates of deposit — are a savings option still very much in play. This particular savings ...

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 national average rates. CD ladders let you leverage high rates without locking up ...

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Some investors find market-linked CDs to be highly appealing. One of the most enticing characteristics of this investment is its ability to allow investors to access some of the best CD rates ...