CD accounts have offered savers multiple benefits in recent years, but will they still be worth opening in 2026?

Not sure how to open a certificate of deposit (CD) account? It’s easier than you might think. All it takes is choosing a bank, picking a term that fits your savings goals and making a deposit. Here’s ...

What Is a Jumbo CD? A jumbo certificate of deposit (CD) is a type of time deposit offered by financial institutions that requires a larger minimum deposit compared to regular CDs. Jumbo CDs are ...

CD rates have dropped slightly, but returns on a $10,000 CD account by this time in 2026 could still be substantial.

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 ...

How much is too much to invest in a CD? Here's how to leverage a certificate of deposit without missing out on higher yields ...

You can start a CD ladder with as little as $5,000, or even less. A basic three-rung ladder could earn at least $434 in interest over three years. CD laddering gives you higher interest and rolling ...

CD rates are holding strong, despite the recent rate cuts. Here's why a 6-month CD could be a smart place to park your cash ...

Vanguard offers brokered CDs through various banks with competitive rates and a wide range of terms. Learn all the details ...

If you’re hunting for a new bank — or opening your very first account — Capital One could be a great fit. They’re known for user-friendly online banking, solid interest rates and a variety of account ...

Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy Side. The best one-year CD rates are currently competitive with longer-term CD rates. Short-term CDs can capture higher-than-average ...