A certificate of deposit (CD) account is a popular savings tool offered by banks and credit unions that require you to lock your money away for a set period of time in exchange for a fixed interest ...

Brokered CDs can be a convenient option if you already have a brokerage account. Instead of opening a new certificate of deposit account at a bank or credit union, you simply log in to your existing ...

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A bump-up CD allows you to increase your interest rate one or more times during the CD’s term if rates rise, typically on 2-3 year terms. Bump-up CDs typically start with APYs that are 0.10-0.25 ...

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Once a certificate of deposit matures, you enter into what’s called the grace period. You can withdraw funds or let your CD renew. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

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If you're looking for a CD that offers simplicity and high APYs, you've found it with BMO Alto's CDs. While online-only banks like BMO Alto lack physical branches, that lack of overhead tends to allow ...

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Short-term CDs give relatively easy access to your cash and a rate that beats most savings accounts Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Martha C. White is a contributor to Buy Side and a ...