Is it smart to lock in a CD rate now? Or should you wait until the Fed's May meeting? Here's what some experts say.

You can lock in higher rates now with short-term or long-term CD accounts — before any possible rate cuts occur.

But while CDs can help your money grow, they're also known for one big tradeoff: Your funds are generally locked up until the ...

Wondering if a CD is right for you? This guide covers certificate of deposit pros and cons, including guaranteed returns, liquidity limits and inflation risk.

Today's top CDs offer annual percentage yields (APYs) as high as 4.50%. That's more than three times the national average for ...

Financial products are just tools you can use to support your money management. The key is to use the right tool for the right job, otherwise you’re vulnerable to heartache. Certificates of deposit ...

We analyzed rankings and reviews of CD providers on 11 financial sites to find the best certificates of deposit now ...

Learn all about various types of certificates of deposit, how they work and how they potentially fit into your savings and investment planning. Browse Investopedia’s expert-written library to ...

To help you compare CDs, savings, and money market accounts, we research more than 200 financial institutions every business ...

CDs may have a minimum opening deposit and come with early withdrawal penalties. In the current economic climate, putting your money in a certificate of deposit account can provide some stability.

By Arthur Vidro This decade’s steep inflationary period led to higher lending rates from banks. Whereas a mortgage with 3% interest was possible a decade ago, today’s rate approaches 7%. A bank loan ...