Borrowers eagerly awaiting an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve this September may want to start making some strategic moves now to prepare. Homebuyers, for example, will want to be ...

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Average yields for certificates of deposit with 36-month terms are down 10 basis points over the past year to just 1.34% APY, according to the latest government data. Looking ahead, however, more cuts ...

In today's evolving economic landscape, when inflation is rising again, high interest rates remain on pause and the costs of everyday expenses are elevated, maintaining access to the money you have ...

Three-month CDs are a good option for short-term savings goals. The current average rate on a three-month CD sits at 1.30%, but the highest rate is 4.79%. Last week, three-month CDs earned an average ...

The best interest rates on CDs (certificates of deposit) currently top out at 5.02%, depending on the term. Here's a look at how CD rates are trending, along with an overview of the best rates for ...

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The highest interest rate currently available on a one-year CD—one of the most popular CD terms—is 5.02%. If you find a one-year CD with a rate in that neighborhood, you've found a good deal. One week ...