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Average 6-month certificate of deposit yields are down 31 basis points in the past year to just 1.51% APY, according to the latest government data. But banks and credit unions offering the best ...

With rate cuts supposedly around the corner, locking in a 6-month certificate of deposit (CD) really doesn't seem like a bad idea. Some banks are still offering around 4.00% APY -- a solid return to ...

In the midst of all the market volatility, many investors are seeking safe havens for their money. And for some savings instruments, time is of the essence. Take, for example, the classic bank ...

We're still playing "wait and see" with the Fed's next move. But some banks aren't waiting… they've already started quietly trimming APYs on savings accounts and other products. That's why short-term ...

With over a dozen credit cards and millions of credit card points racked up, Nancy Jiang condenses the complex world of card-churning for maximum rewards with minimum effort. Her work has been ...

Certificates of deposits, which gained popularity in the U.S. in the 1960s, are among the safest and most profitable ways to save money. With set annual percentage yields, CDs are a low-risk addition ...

Short-term, 6-month certificate of deposit yields are down 29 basis points in the past year to an average of just 1.51% APY, according to the latest government data. But banks and credit unions ...

You can earn up to 4.50% on some 6-month CDs right now. High-yield savings accounts offer more flexibility with similar rates. Weigh the pros and cons and find out which one is right for you. With ...