CD rates are a decent place to earn interest on savings, but there are a few smarter ways to grow (and protect) your money.

Today's highest CD rate is 4.94% for CD. CD rates from online banks are commonly twice as high as the national average rates.

Synchrony's online CDs combine strong rates, no minimum balance requirements, and flexible term options -- a smart move in today's cooling rate environment.

A 12-month CD can protect your savings from falling rates, offer guaranteed returns, and keep your money flexible. Here's why ...

Today's highest CD rate is 4.94% for CD. CD rates from online banks are commonly twice as high as the national average rates. CD ladders let you leverage high rates without locking up all of your ...

The first interest rate cut of 2025 now appears just days away, if projections currently hold. There's around a 90% chance the Federal Reserve will issue a 25 basis point cut when the central bank's ...

Average rates for certificates of deposit this month range from a ho-hum 0.23% for the shortest, 1-month terms, up to 1.76% for 1-year accounts, according to the latest government data. But for ...

CD shoppers had a great run the past two years, but that window is closing. As of October 2025, the Fed has already trimmed rates and most analysts expect more cuts before year-end and into 2026.