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If you're among the lucky taxpayers getting a refund back from the IRS this year, why not put your refund to work in a certificate of deposit that can turn that money into longer-term growth long ...
Today's highest CD rate is 4.94% for a jumbo 6-month CD. CD rates from online banks are commonly twice as high as the ...
When building savings, some Americans use a ladder — a CD ladder, that is. A certificate of deposit allows you to deposit money into an interest-bearing account and lock in an interest rate for a set ...
With Tax Day tomorrow marking the end of filing season, it's the perfect time to put potential refunds to work in a certificate of deposit. Inflation continued its cooling trend in March with an ...
Brokered CDs are certificates of deposit bought through brokerage firms rather than directly from banks, offering potential advantages in rates, terms and liquidity. Unlike traditional bank CDs with ...
Promotional CDs often have higher rates than standard CDs. Promotional CDs may come in irregular term lengths, such as 21 months instead of the standard 24 months. Financial institutions commonly ...
When the Fed cuts rates, bond yields and CD rates usually fall too. Stocks, on the other hand, often benefit from lower ...