One of the biggest factors influencing current CD rates is the federal-funds rate. As the Federal Reserve began cutting its benchmark rate toward the end of 2024, CD rates fell in response. However, ...

Auto-renewing a CD is convenient, but it may be a good idea to compare rates and consider alternative options.

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CD rates could drop within days or weeks after the Federal Reserve announced interest rate cuts. See if you should lock in ...

There’s a high probability that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its September 16-17 meeting, according to interest rate traders. Indeed, the CME FedWatch Tool indicates an 87.1% ...

The interest rate environment has created an interesting paradox for savers this year. While certificate of deposit (CD) rates have cooled from the peak highs that occurred in 2023 and early 2024, ...

Rates for certificates of deposit can range quite a bit these days. While the latest government data shows that typical deposit rates range from just 0.23% to 1.76%, dozens of promotional terms far ...

If I were putting money into certificate of deposits (CDs) right now, I wouldn't wait. The Fed is expected to start cutting rates later this month, and once that happens, today's best CD yields will ...

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