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What Will CD Rates Do in 2024? Clues from Today's Fed Announcement
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 13, 2023
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Bucking the Trend: Instead of Lowering CD Rates, 3 Big Banks Are Now Paying More
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 18, 2023
Bar graph showing the 6 best nationwide CDs, which range in rate from 5.70% to 5.88% APY, on terms of 7 to 14 months
Top CDs Today: Nation-Leading Rate Is a New and Improved 5.88%
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 19, 2023
Bar graph showing the 6 best nationwide CDs, which range in rate from 5.70% to 5.76% APY, on terms of 7 to 14 months
Top CD Rates Today: Down to Just 3 Offers of 5.75% or Better (Plus 3 at 5.70%)
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 18, 2023
Line graph showing the number of nationwide CDs paying 5.75% or more every week from 9/15/23 to 12/15/23, with a peak of 18 CDs and a count of just 5 on Dec. 15.
Top CD Rates Today: Just 5 Offers Remain That Pay 5.75% or Better
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 15, 2023
Bar graph showing the best nationwide CD rates, ranging from 5.70% to 5.76% APY, on terms of 6 to 14 months. Rates current as of Dec. 14, 2023.
Top CD Rates Today: Earn 5.70% or More on Terms of 6 to 14 Months
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 14, 2023
Bar graph showing the 8 leading CD rates, which range from 5.00% to 5.76% APY
Top CDs Today: Two Leading Rates Fall, but the Best Overall Remains at 5.76%
By
Yasmin Ghahremani
Published Dec 13, 2023
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Top CDs Today: Leading Rate of 5.76% Still Available
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Dec 12, 2023
Bar graph showing the leading nationwide rate in each CD term, ranging from 5.13% to 5.76% APY. Rates current as of Dec. 11, 2023.
Top CDs Today: Nation-Leading Rate of 5.76% Available for 6 or 13 Months
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 11, 2023
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Which of the Biggest U.S. Banks Pay the Best Savings and CD Rates?
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 07, 2023
Bar graph showing the leading nationwide rate in each CD term, ranging from 5.13% to 5.76% APY. Rates current as of Dec. 8, 2023.
Top CDs Today: Yields Are Sliding, Dropping the Leading Rate to 5.76%
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 08, 2023
Bar graph showing the 12 best-paying nationwide CDs (9 standard and 3 jumbo), with rates ranging from 5.75% to 5.88% APY. Rates current as of Dec. 7, 2023.
Top CD Rates Today: A Dozen Nationwide CDs Are Paying 5.75% to 5.88%
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 07, 2023
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Will CD Rates Go Up—Or Down—in 2024?
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 05, 2023
Bar graph showing the 9 best-paying nationwide CDs, with rates ranging from 5.75% to 5.88% APY. Rates current as of Dec. 6, 2023.
Top CD Rates Today: 9 Best Offers Pay 5.75% to 5.88% on Terms of 6 to 18 Months
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 06, 2023
Bar graph showing the leading nationwide rate in each CD term, ranging from 5.13% to 5.88% APY. Rates current as of Dec. 5, 2023.
Top CDs Today: Leading 4-Year Rate Drops, but Best Overall Holds at 5.88%
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 05, 2023
Bar graph showing the leading nationwide rate in each CD term, ranging from 5.20% to 5.88% APY. Rates current as of Dec. 4, 2023.
Top CDs Today: Leading 2-Year Rate Is Now 5.50%
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 04, 2023
Bar graph showing the leading nationwide rate in each CD term, ranging from 5.20% to 5.88% APY. Rates current as of Dec. 1, 2023.
Top CDs Today: Leaders Now Offering 5.88% for 7 months or 5.80% for 18 Months
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Dec 02, 2023
Bar graph showing the 6 best CD rates available to anyone nationwide, with Nov. 30 rates ranging from 5.76% to 6.00% APY.
Top CD Rates Today: 6% Leader Expiring Tonight. Will We See Another This High?
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Nov 30, 2023
Bar graph showing the 6 leading nationally available CDs, whose rates range from 5.76% to 6.00%. Rates current as of Nov. 29, 2023.
Top CDs Today: 6 Leading Rates From 5.76% to 6%
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Nov 29, 2023
Bar graph showing the 6 leading nationally available CDs, whose rates range from 5.76% to 6.00%. Rates current as of Nov. 28, 2023.
Top CDs Today: Leaders Pay 6.00%, 5.88%, and 5.80%—or 5.85% for a Jumbo
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Nov 28, 2023
Bar graph showing the leading nationally available rate in each CD term, ranging from 5.20% to 6.00%. Includes new 1-year leader paying 6.00% for Cyber Monday. Rates current as of Nov. 27, 2023.
Top CD Rates Today: New 1-Year Leader Pays 6%—But You Have to Act Fast
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Nov 27, 2023
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Cyber Monday CD Deal: 6% on a 1-Year Term, Today Only
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Nov 27, 2023
Bar graph showing the 6 leading CDs paying 5.76% to 6.00% APY from Securityplus Federal Credit Union, West Town Bank & Trust, Seattle Bank, TotalDirectBank, and Dow Credit Union. Rates current as of Nov. 24, 2023.
Top CD Rates Today: Leading Offers Pay 5.75% to 6%
By
Sabrina Karl
Updated Nov 24, 2023
Bar graph showing the 6 leading CDs paying 5.76% to 6.00% APY from Securityplus Federal Credit Union, West Town Bank & Trust, Seattle Bank, TotalDirectBank, and Dow Credit Union.
Top CD Rates Today: You Can Still Get a CD Paying 6.00%
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Nov 22, 2023
Bar chart showing the six leading CD rates as of Nov. 21, 2023, ranging from 5.76% to 6.00% APY.
Top CD Rates Today: New 5.88% Runner-Up Joins 6.00% National Leader
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Nov 21, 2023
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CD Rates Have Climbed Again in Every Term—But Will November Be the Peak?
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Nov 21, 2023
Bar chart showing the leading rate in each CD term on Nov. 20, 2023, ranging from 5.20% to 5.80% APY.
Top CD Rates Today: New 6% Offer Jumps Into the National Lead
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Nov 20, 2023
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CD Rates Have Started to Fall—So Don't Delay If You've Been Waiting to Lock In
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Nov 20, 2023
Bar chart showing the leading rate in each CD term on Nov. 17, 2023, ranging from 5.20% to 5.80% APY.
Top CDs Today: Another Leading Rate Is Gone—But Best Rate Holds at 5.80%
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Nov 18, 2023
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With an Extra $10,000, Twice as Many Readers Would Opt for CDs over Savings
By
Sabrina Karl
Updated Nov 17, 2023
Bar chart showing the leading rate in each CD term on Nov. 16, 2023, ranging from 5.20% to 5.80% APY.
Top CDs Today: Leading Rate Drops Under 6% for First Time Since September
By
Sabrina Karl
Updated Nov 17, 2023
Bar chart showing the leading rate in each CD term on Nov. 15, 2023, ranging from 5.20% to 6.18% APY.
Top CD Rates Today: One Offer Above 6%, With 15 More Paying 5.75% or Better
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Nov 15, 2023
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Will CD Rates Climb Higher? The Clues in Today's Fed Announcement
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Nov 01, 2023
Bar chart showing the leading rate in each CD term on Nov. 14, 2023, ranging from 5.20% to 6.18% APY.
Top CDs Today: Nation-Leading Rate of 6.18% Holds Its Ground
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Nov 14, 2023
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One of the Biggest U.S. Banks Is Now a CD Rate Leader
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Nov 14, 2023
Bar chart showing the leading rate in each CD term on Nov. 13, 2023, ranging from 5.20% to 6.18% APY.
Top CD Rates Today: 15 Best Options Pay 5.75% to 6.18%
By
Sabrina Karl
Updated Nov 13, 2023
Bar chart showing the leading rate in each CD term on Nov. 10, 2023, ranging from 5.20% to 6.18% APY.
Top CD Rates Today: Only One Nationwide Offer Left Over 6% APY
By
Hilarey Gould
Published Nov 10, 2023
Bar chart showing the leading rate in each CD term on Nov. 9, 2023, ranging from 5.20% to 6.18% APY.
Top CD Rates Today: 6.18% on a 1-Year Term Is Last 6% Offer Still Standing
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Nov 09, 2023
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How Much Can I Earn With a $10,000 CD?
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Nov 09, 2023
Bar chart showing the leading rate in each CD term on Nov. 8, 2023, with increases in the top 3-, 4-, and 5-year rates, and a dip in the top 6-month rate.
Top CDs Today: Leading Rate Hits New High in 3 Terms
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Nov 08, 2023
Bar chart showing the leading CD rate in each term, which range from 5.00% to 6.14% APY. Rates current as of Nov. 7, 2023.
Top CDs Today: Best Nationwide Rate is 6.18% on a 1-Year Term
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Nov 07, 2023
Bar chart showing the 3 leading CD rates, which range from 5.80% to 6.18% APY
Top CDs Today: The 3 Best Nationwide Rates are 6.18%, 6.14%, and 5.80%
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Nov 06, 2023
Bar chart showing the 3 leading CD rates, which range from 6.00% to 6.18% APY
Top CDs Today: A Leading Rate Expires—But Multiple Options Above 6% Remain
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Nov 03, 2023
Bar graph showing the 5 leading CD rates, which range from 6.00% to 6.18% APY
Top CD Rates Today: Another Newcomer Above 6%—This One for 6 Months
By
Sabrina Karl
Updated Nov 02, 2023
Bar graph showing the 6 leading CD rates, which range from 5.80% to 6.18% APY
Top CDs Today: Best 1-Year Rate Jumps to 6.18%
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Nov 01, 2023
Bar graph showing the top nationwide rate in each CD term, as of Oct. 31, 2023, ranging from 5.00% to 6.00%, with the top rate available in the 1-year term.
Top CDs Today: Record Rate of 6.00% Is Available Nationwide
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Oct 31, 2023
Bar graph showing the top nationwide rate in each CD term, as of Oct. 30, 2023, ranging from 5.00% to 6.50%, with the top rate available in the 6-month term.
Top CD Rates Today: Earn a Record 6% for a Year—or Up to 17 Months
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Oct 30, 2023
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To Score the Best CD Rates, Make Sure Credit Unions Are in Your Search
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Oct 30, 2023
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The Best CD Rates From Big-Name Banks
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Oct 27, 2023
Bar graph showing the top nationwide rate in each CD term, as of Oct. 27, 2023, ranging from 5.00% to 6.00%, with the top rate available in the 1-year and 18-month terms..
Top CD Rates Today: Two Options for Earning 6.00%
By
Sabrina Karl
Updated Nov 17, 2023
Bar graph showing the top nationwide rate in each CD term, as of Oct. 25, 2023, ranging from 5.00% to 6.00%, with the top rate available in the 1-year term.
Top CD Rates Today: It's Easy to Earn 5.75% or Even 6.00%
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Oct 26, 2023
Bar graph showing the top nationwide rate in each CD term, as of Oct. 25, 2023, ranging from 5.00% to 6.50%, with the top rate available in the 6-month term.
Top CD Rates Today: New 6% Leader Offers Rare Escape Clause
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Oct 25, 2023
Bar graph showing the top nationwide rate in each CD term, as of Oct. 24, 2023, ranging from 5.00% to 6.00%, with the top rate available in the 6-month term.
Top CDs Today: Lock in a 6% Rate for 12 to 17 Months, or 5.80% for 18 Months
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Oct 24, 2023
Bar graph showing the top nationwide rate in each CD term, ranging from 5.00% to 6.00%, with the top rate available in the 1-year and 18-month terms.
Top CDs Today: There's Still Time to Lock in a Rate of 6%
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Oct 23, 2023
Bar graph showing the 15 leading CDs, which pay 5.75% to 6.50% APY on terms of 6-18 months. Rates current as of Oct. 20, 2023.
Top CD Rates Today: 15 Choices Offer Historic Returns of 5.75% to 6.00%
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Oct 20, 2023
Bar graph showing the top nationwide rate in each CD term on Oct. 19, 2023, ranging from 5.00% to a high of 6.50% in the 6-month term
Top CD Rates Today: 6.50% Offer No Longer Available, But You Can Still Earn 6%
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Oct 19, 2023
Bar graph showing the top nationwide rate in each CD term on Oct. 18, 2023, ranging from 5.00% to a high of 6.50% in the 6-month term
Top CD Rates Today: One 6.50% Leader and a 6% Runner-Up
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Oct 18, 2023
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CD Rates Have Hit New Records. How Much Higher Will They Go?
By
Sabrina Karl
Updated Oct 18, 2023
Bar graph showing top nationwide CD rate every month from Jan 2022 to October 2023, ranging from 1.50% at the start to now 6.50% APY.
Top CDs Today: Record 6.50% Rate Available While It Lasts
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Oct 17, 2023
Bar graph showing top nationwide CD rate every month from Jan 2022 to October 2023, ranging from 1.50% at the start to now 6.50% APY.
Top CD Rates Today: Leaders Are Paying 5.75% to 6.50%
By
Sabrina Karl
Published Oct 16, 2023