I f you've been able to save up $10,000 or more in today's economy, then you're going to want to get as much out of that ...

Should you open a CD now? There are multiple advantages to opening a CD, even with the current state of inflation and market unpredictability. ... then open a CD now and start protecting your money.

How much interest would a $5,000 18-month CD earn now? Interest rates on CDs change often, but, right now, savers can secure a rate between 4.50% and 5.00% for an 18-month account if they shop around.

But right now you can still get a 6-month CD with a rate around 4.50%. If you have money in a savings account that's earning less than that, simply moving money from your savings account to a 6 ...