Certificate of deposit (CD) interest rates have come down slightly from the returns above 5% that were common last year, but they're still relatively high at present. Some of the best short-term CDs ...

The Federal Reserve's benchmark rate has fallen by a collective 0.75% this year, thanks to the Fed issuing three 25-basis-point cuts in recent months. In all, the Fed rate has dropped 1.75% since ...

The interest rate cut that's been looming for all of 2025 finally seems to be here. With a cut to the federal funds rate almost a certainty, many experts are now wondering whether it will be by 25 ...

Bank customers often opt for short-term certificates of deposit rather than higher-yielding long-term CDs because they are leery of potentially incurring early-withdrawal fees if they need their funds ...

Certificate of deposit rates have inched down slightly since their roaring highs of mid-2024, but many banks and credit unions still offer CDs that reward you with solid returns on your savings. While ...