Among certificates of deposit, you’ll find standard options along with specialty CDs like jumbo CDs, no-penalty CDs, step-up CDs, high-yield CDs, add-on CDs and callable CDs.

A callable certificate of deposit is a CD that can be redeemed early by the issuing bank at a predetermined price. Here's how they differ from traditional CDs.

A certificate of deposit, or CD, is a savings option that pays a fixed interest rate, typically offered by a bank or credit union. You agree to deposit a lump sum of money, ...

A certificate of deposit typically offers a higher rate of return than a traditional savings account. Find out which type of CD might be right for you.

A certificate of deposit is a type of savings account that earns interest for a set time frame, known as a term. The term is the length of time you agree to leave your money deposited in the CD.

Not to be confused with the metallic music-playing discs of the '80s and '90s, CDs — formally known as certificates of deposit — are a savings option still very much in play.

Different certificates of deposit have different rates and terms. Don’t settle for the first one you come across. While a certificate of deposit is a secure investment with no serious risks ...

A certificate of deposit (CD) is a type of deposit account that offers a fixed interest rate. To earn that rate, you'll typically need to keep your funds in the account for a certain period of time.

Thinking about opening a certificate of deposit right now? Smart move. The best CD rates currently top 5% annual percentage yield, or APY, as banks await the Federal Reserve’s next meeting.

Certificates of deposit offer stable investments with predictable returns, but you should understand the terms and features of a CD before you deposit funds.