Even in today's economy, short-term CD accounts remain competitive. Here's what can be considered a good one now.

If you want to earn a sizable (and quick) return on your money, a $10,000 short-term CD account could be worth it now.

If you've ever opened a certificate of deposit (CD) account or have been considering one recently, you have two primary types to choose from. A long-term CD has an account term that matures in 18 ...

While the Federal Reserve continues to uphold the current federal funds rate, savers can maximize their returns in this high-rate environment. A certificate of deposit account (CD) comes with a fixed ...

Short-term CDs typically are those that mature within one year, while long-term CDs have terms ranging from three to five years. Long-term CDs tend to offer higher interest rates than short-term CDs, ...

One benefit of the Federal Reserve’s series of interest-rate hikes over the past couple of years is they boosted savings rates for bank customers — including those who invest in certificates of ...

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With the Fed expected to cut rates later this year, now’s the time to lock in a high CD rate. Kelly is a former editor for CNET Money covering banking. She has over 10 years of experience in personal ...

Short-term CDs currently pay more, but longer-term maturities give you a guarantee of relatively high yields even if rates come down in the near term. Consider a plan, then, that takes advantage of ...

Discover Bank products are no longer available through this site, and content may be out of date When choosing a certificate of deposit (CD), you have to compare a few figures to make the right call ...