After cutting rates late last year, the Federal Reserve will soon make its first rate decision of 2026. Here’s how the ...

Top CDs today offer up to 4.27% APY, making now a smart time to lock in a solid return before rates move lower.

Some pros say the Fed is likely to make rate cuts in 2026. Indeed, with the Fed’s first meeting of the year not scheduled until Jan. 28, the CME FedWatch tool currently predicts a 14.4% chance that ...

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While the Federal Reserve continues to uphold the current federal funds rate, savers can maximize their returns in this high-rate environment. A certificate of deposit account (CD) comes with a fixed ...

Top CD rates are still hovering near 4%, offering a solid guaranteed rate on your cash for months or years. Find out why I'm ...

Savers can still find CDs with maturities from six months to five years offering 4.00% APY or higher Staff Personal Finance Editor, Buy Side Valerie Morris is a staff editor at Buy Side and a personal ...

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Promotional CDs often have higher rates than standard CDs. Promotional CDs may come in irregular term lengths, such as 21 months instead of the standard 24 months. Financial institutions commonly ...