In data released Dec. 15, 2025, the national average for six-month CDs is 1.58%, according to the FDIC. However, there are ...

The Federal Reserve is set to meet next month, when it's expected to lower its benchmark interest rate again after its first cut in four years on Sept. 18. It means today's best rates on certificates ...

An IRA CD is an individual retirement account that’s invested in certificates of deposit (CDs). Regular CDs and IRA CDs differ in contribution limits, tax treatment and early withdrawal penalties. IRA ...

Okay you go to Best Buy and see two types of CD's in two different sections of the store. One type is in the recordable media section and is just plain CD-R's... then you go to the music CD's section ...

Certificates of deposit often offer some of the best yields you’ll find at your bank or credit union. In fact, the best CD rates currently sit at over 4% APY. But that high interest rate comes with a ...

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The Federal Reserve recently cut interest rates for the first time this year, while also projecting a drop in rates into 2027. Certificate of deposit (CD) rates are already on the decline -- and ...