Want to maximize the returns on your CD account? Make sure to plan your next moves now, before the account matures.

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 ...

Even after the latest Fed interest rate cut, savers can still earn $1,000 or more with a CD account. Here's how.

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Average rates for certificates of deposit this month range from a ho-hum 0.23% for the shortest, 1-month terms, up to 1.76% for 1-year accounts, according to the latest government data. But for ...

The best one-year CD rates are currently competitive with longer-term CD rates. Short-term CDs can capture higher-than-average yields while providing flexibility to roll over into a more favorable CD ...

The best CD rates are currently higher than the best T-bill rates. T-bills come in shorter terms than CDs. The interest earned from T-bills is exempt from state and local taxes. If you're looking for ...

The top 1-year CD rates are still around 4.00%-- but they may not stick around much longer. The Federal Reserve has held interest rates steady for months, and many economists expect cuts before the ...

The best fixed-income investment for you depends on yield, tax situation and ease-of-use. Here’s what to know about T-bills vs. CDs. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...