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CD Rates Are Over 5% -- and I Still Think They're a Waste of Money
The Motley Fool· 5 days agoCertificates of deposit (CDs) are getting lots of attention right now, mainly because many have...
I Just Emptied My Savings Account for This Reason
The Motley Fool via AOL· 9 hours agoOnce that happens, I fully expect CD rates to go down. And I expect savings account rates to fall as well. So I wanted to lock in a great CD rate ...
It's Been 35 Years Since CDs Offered This Rare Opportunity
The Motley Fool· 7 hours agoWhen you invest in certificates of deposit (CDs), you typically have to agree to lock up your money for a long time in order to get the most competitive rates. Right now, though, you have a ...
How do certificates of deposit work? Understanding CDs — including 7 types for boosting your savings
AOL· 3 days agoTraditional CD A traditional or fixed-rate CD is a deposit account that provides a fixed interest ...
CD Rates Are Near 5%. Here's Why I'm Still Not Tempted to Open One
The Motley Fool via AOL· 7 days agoAs long as you leave your money in the CD for the entire term, you'll get the full APY. For most...
I Just Emptied My Savings Account for This Reason
The Motley Fool· 9 hours agoWhen I had to take $12,000 out of my savings account last year for home repairs, I was grateful I had the money, but I also cried a little bit. As such, removing money from my savings isn't ...
This Underrated Savings Account With 5% APY Deserves a Closer Look
The Motley Fool via AOL· 15 hours agoAnd while CD interest rates are fixed (guaranteed for the length of the CD's term), money market...
Top CD Rates Today, May 17, 2024 - Leaders Promise 5.40% or More for Up to 15 Months
Investopedia· 6 days agoTo combat decades-high inflation, the Federal Reserve aggressively hiked the federal funds rate...
What is a jumbo CD? (Spoiler: Bigger isn't always better)
AOL· 6 days agoIRA CD. An IRA CD can offer the same benefits as a traditional CD if you’re saving for retirement,...
2 Unexpected Advantages of CDs Over Savings Accounts
The Motley Fool via AOL· 3 days agoMy bank, for example, is giving me 4.25% APY on my savings, whereas its best CD rate right now is 5% for a 12-month term. For a $10,000 deposit, we're...