Gold has long been viewed as the ultimate financial asset – and never more so than during times of uncertainty and financial crisis. In fact, on 18 March 2025, the price of gold hit a record high, ...

Choosing the right CD requires researching the best interest rates and comparing early withdrawal penalties, which is where our editorial team comes in. We gathered the data and analyzed 142 CD ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. The best nine-month CD rates are near or above 4.00% APY. A nine-month CD provides higher returns than a savings account but with ...

CD terms can range anywhere from one week to ten years, with longer-term CDs generally offering better rates. But tying up money for several years may not be for everyone. A 2-year CD is a ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. The best one-year CD rate is 4.45%, offered by CommunityWide Federal Credit Union. This account is the highest-rated on our list ...

Interest is compounded daily and is credited monthly. You can withdraw interest earned at any time during your CD term without penalty. CDs automatically renew at maturity. Synchrony customers ...

Charles Schwab CD rates are similar to some of the best CD rates at online banks and credit unions — just keep in mind that brokered CDs aren't the same as traditional CDs, though. You may like ...

Business Insider's personal finance team compared Ally Bank CD rates to the best CD rates and found them to be above average. Ally Bank (Member FDIC) is known for operating entirely online.

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. A certificate of deposit (CD) from a bank, or a share certificate from a credit union, can be a great place to keep savings.

Cassidy Horton is a finance writer covering banking, life insurance and business loans. She has worked with top finance brands including NerdWallet, MarketWatch and Consumer Affairs. Cassidy first ...

A six-month certificate of deposit (CD) or share certificate could be a smart compromise: You’ll receive a fixed return for a manageably short period of time. Right now, the average six-month CD ...

Putting your money in a certificate of deposit (CD) is one smart way to lock in today’s elevated rates before they’re gone. In fact, many banks and credit unions are offering CD rates of 4% ...