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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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Top CDs boast APYs up to 4.50% -- and your returns will never drop, even when the economy is precarious. Kelly is a former editor for CNET Money covering banking. She has over 10 years of experience ...