Managing Interest Rate Risk in an Income-Focused Portfolio

Understand how interest rate risk affects bond income and retirement portfolios—and how to manage price and reinvestment risk strategically.

CD Rates Today: February 27, 2026 – Rates As High As 4.94%

Today's highest CD rate is 4.94% for CD. CD rates from online banks are commonly twice as high as the national average rates.

Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s How to Turn It Into Even More Money—No Risk Required

Stashing instead of spending your tax refund could earn you 4% to 5% right now. Here’s how savings accounts and CDs can help you grow it safely.

Best CD rates for February 2026

Savers can still find CDs with maturities from six months to five years offering 4.00% APY or higher ...

10 biggest CD mistakes you could be making now

We asked 10 money experts: when you’re looking for a CD account in 2026, what missteps should you avoid? “Chasing the highest rate without understanding the details,” says Michael Crossley, SVP of ...

Today’s CD rates for February 23, 2026: Highest APYs range from 4.10% to 4.78%

Explore top short- and long-term CD rates available today ...

Feb. 27 last day to pay 2025 county property tax

The last day to pay 2025 Blount County Property Taxes in person without interest charges is Friday, feb. 27. Blount County property owners may pay the taxes at the Blount ...

Where to Park $10K, $25K, or $50K for the Best Cash Yields This Week

Top savings accounts, CDs, Treasuries, and brokerage cash options still offer competitive yields, letting savers earn a virtually risk-free 3%–5% on idle cash right now.

Despite rate cuts last year, many CDs are still paying 4% and up. Here’s why

CD Valet’s February analysis revealed that many competitive CD rates are holding strong at 4% and up, even amid volatile market conditions. While national averages are down, CD Valet also reports that ...