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Savings accounts and the stock market might work for some people, but not all. Certificates of deposits, or CDs, are another savings option. If you’re looking into CDs, the best 3-month CD rates ...

There's a reason so many people are rushing to open CDs before the end of 2024. In September, the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point. And the Fed still ...

Jackie is a freelance contributor to Newsweek’s personal finance team. She is an Accredited Financial Coach (AFC®ª) and loves helping freelancers and artists manage their money and overcome ...

A certificate of deposit, known as a CD for short, can be a solid resource if you’re looking for a safe place to store your savings. In many cases, CD rates are higher than traditional savings ...

The man has written seventy-seven books, so some nod to brevity is required. Any published stories compiled within a larger collection will not be ranked singularly. That still leaves sixty-plus ...

Check out Jack's research. Looking at the average rates of certificates of deposits (CDs) over time is a useful way to measure whether the yields currently being offered are competitive.

Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times. Our recommended books this week include histories of corporate mismanagement and misbehavior in the 19th century (“Savings and ...

But with one half-point cut already in the books, the CD rates available now could be the best you'll see for some time. So locking in as soon as possible is a smart financial move. Note that the ...