Not sure how to open a certificate of deposit (CD) account? It’s easier than you might think. All it takes is choosing a bank, picking a term that fits your savings goals and making a deposit. Here’s ...

In recent years, certificates of deposit (CDs) have been a popular savings option for those looking to park their money safely and earn a good return in the process. A year ago, the national average ...

5-year CDs offer a respectable, guaranteed APY -- about 4.00% at the high end. CDs make sense for people who have a large sum of money that they want to keep safe for years. High-yield savings ...

There's a lot to consider for both borrowers and savers after an interest rate cut is issued, as it was earlier in September by the Federal Reserve. For borrowers, a reduction, even in a minimal ...

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We're still playing "wait and see" with the Fed's next move. But some banks aren't waiting… they've already started quietly trimming APYs on savings accounts and other products. That's why short-term ...