CDs

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  CD rates forecast for 2024: Expect banner year for savers with strong yields, lower inflation rate

  You can find a CD account that significantly out-earns the national average if you shop around among banks.

  3 min read Jan 02, 2024
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  3 ways to take advantage of high CD rates

  Locking in a high yield now could be beneficial in the event rates begin to drop.

  5 min read Nov 30, 2023
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  Zero-coupon CDs: What they are and how they work

  Here’s everything you need to know about zero-coupon CDs.

  4 min read Nov 13, 2023
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  What is an add-on CD?

  Add-on CDs can offer more flexibility than a traditional CD.

  4 min read Nov 13, 2023
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  How to invest with CDs

  Savers, here are strategies to invest in CDs.

  7 min read Nov 10, 2023
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  Step-up CDs: What they are and how they work

  Step-up CDs can help you potentially earn a higher rate of return later on.

  5 min read Oct 10, 2023
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  Top 20 strategies for CD savers

  These tips can help maximize your savings using certificates of deposit.

  9 min read Oct 06, 2023
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  Bump-up CDs: What they are and how they work

  If you think rates may rise again soon, a bump-up CD could be what you’re looking for.

  4 min read Oct 05, 2023
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  No-penalty CDs: What they are and how they work

  Here’s everything you need to know about no-penalty CDs.

  2 min read Oct 03, 2023
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  What is a CD (certificate of deposit)?

  CDs often pay better interest than savings accounts and can amp up your nest egg.

  8 min read Oct 02, 2023
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  What is a callable CD?

  Callable CDs can offer a higher yield than traditional CDs, but there’s a catch.

  5 min read Oct 02, 2023
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  The pros and cons of CD investing

  Certificates of deposit offer peace of mind, but they’re not without some drawbacks.

  5 min read Sep 20, 2023
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  Here’s how much $100,000 in a CD could earn you in 1 year

  A one-year CD can be a safe and worthwhile option, especially turning to high-yielding online banks or credit unions.

  3 min read Jul 11, 2023
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  Here’s how much investing $1,000 in a CD could earn you in 1 year

  A one-year CD can be a safe and worthwhile option.

  4 min read Jul 10, 2023
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  Are CDs worth it right now? Here’s what experts say

  With a possible recession looming, here’s what savers should know about CDs.

  4 min read Jun 15, 2023
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  4 key factors that determine CD rates

  Understanding what determines CD rates can help you decide whether to get one.

  3 min read May 31, 2023
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  Here’s how much investing $2,500 in a CD right now could earn you in 1 year

  If you have $2,500 to invest in a CD right now, here’s how much you could earn.

  4 min read May 22, 2023
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  CDs or Fixed Annuities: Which is a better way to save for retirement?

  CDs and fixed annuities can be great retirement options. Here are the differences.

  4 min read May 09, 2023
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  What to do when a CD matures

  Find out what happens to CDs that are set to mature.

  4 min read Apr 27, 2023
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  How much money should you keep in a CD?

  Some CDs require a minimum deposit of $100,000, but these accounts are not for everyone.

  3 min read Apr 27, 2023