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Top Earning 3-Year CDs
Here are the top-yielding 3-year CDs — with some accounts paying up to 5.27%.
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1-Year CD Rates
Savings Many 1-year CD accounts are already offering rates of 5% or more. We look at the options on the market.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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CD Rates Are High, Shop Around to Get the Best Returns
High-interest CD rates are back — shop around for the best 5%+ deals.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Best No-Penalty CD Rates
A no-penalty CD is a type of certificate of deposit that allows individuals to withdraw funds early without a fee. Right now, some of the best ones are offering rates of over 4%.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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What the Fed's Latest Move May Mean For Savings Accounts
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve held rates steady. Here’s what you need to know about the Fed’s impact on savings rates.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Will Savings Rates Keep Going Up in 2023?
National savings rates have been rising steadily since March 2022, but that could soon change. Should you switch now?
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Fed Stands Pat on Interest Rates: What the Experts Are Saying
Federal Reserve The Fed elected to go with a "hawkish pause" on interest rates for a second straight meeting.
By Dan Burrows Published
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What the Fed's Latest Move Means for Your Savings
At the latest policy-setting meeting, the Fed held interest rates steady. Here's what that means for savings rates.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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As Fed Keeps Rates Steady, Savings Rates Rise, Too
Some experts say now would be a good time to lock in a much better savings rate on your accounts.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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The Fed's Latest Move Is Good News for Homebuyers
A steady Fed rate means mortgage rates might stabilize in a tight housing market.
By Donna LeValley Last updated