CD Rates Today: January 12, 2026 – Rates As High As 4.94%

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 ...

CD rates today: January 9, 2026 – earn as much as 4.94%

A CD is a specific type of savings account (known as a time deposit account) that comes with a fixed interest rate and a ...
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Brokered CDs: What they are and how to buy them

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 ...
Wall Street Journal

What Are Brokered CDs and Should You Buy One?

Brokered CDs typically come with higher interest rates—but there’s a big catch Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Tanza Loudenback is a contributor to Buy Side and expert on retirement and ...
CNET

CDs vs. Bonds: Which Is a Better Investment for You?

CDs and bonds are low-risk options to grow your money, but you’ll need to evaluate your investing goals to determine which one is better for your portfolio. David McMillin writes about credit cards, ...
USA Today

Vanguard CD rates of 2024

Vanguard’s certificates of deposit (CDs) feature competitive rates on terms of one month to 10-plus years and are available in the same Vanguard account you use for investing, making it convenient to ...
The Motley Fool

Should You Buy CDs Before Interest Rates Drop Again?

The Federal Reserve may cut interest rates in 2025. Near-term rate cuts would probably have very little effect on your CD earnings. High-yield savings accounts and the stock market may be better ...
Young and the Invested on MSN

Considering CDs? A discussion on whether it's a good time to buy

Today, we'll help you determine for yourself whether now (or any time) is a good time to buy CDs. To get there, we'll review how CDs work, their pros and cons, even a few popular CD alternatives. Then ...
Forbes

How To Invest In CDs

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CDs vs. bonds: how they compare and which is right for you

Bonds and certificates of deposit (CDs) are both low-risk investment options that can help you make money. Both can be extremely attractive options when the market is volatile, which can help bring ...
Investopedia

Who Should Buy CDs Right Now?

We independently evaluate all of our recommendations. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Delmaine Donson / Getty Images Certificates of deposit (CDs) have very tempting ...