Short-term investing in a time when inflation is on the rise and interest rates could change requires nimble decisions that involve a basic understanding of both the economy and the multiple ...

There was a time when long-term CDs offered the highest rates, but that's changed over the past few years. An unpredictable rate climate (among other things) has led banks and credit unions to offer ...

6-month CDs offer some of the highest APYs right now, but rates may be lower six months from now. 5-year CDs have lower APYs, but locking in today's rates for years may be a smart call. High-yield ...

Getting that first $1,000 in investable savings is a good milestone. But now what? Where's the best place to put that money so it continues to grow for you? With interest rates so great right now, a ...

Six-month CDs continue to offer some of the highest savings yields ...

Short-term, 6-month certificate of deposit yields are down 29 basis points in the past year to an average of just 1.51% APY, according to the latest government data. But banks and credit unions ...

A $20,000 investment in a 6-month CD could earn you about $460 if you got the best rates available now. A CD is a smart investment for people who want to keep a large sum of cash safe while earning a ...

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We independently evaluate all of our recommendations. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. GaudiLab / Getty Images Thanks to the Federal Reserve's historic rate-hiking ...

If you’ve ever considered opening a certificate of deposit, you’ve likely noticed banks and credit unions offering significantly higher rates for limited time periods and/or terms. With average annual ...