You might want to open a 6-month CD if you're looking for a way to lock in a high interest rate for half a year. According to the FDIC, the national average CD rate on a 6-month term is 1.63% APY ...

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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 ...

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When it comes to certificates of deposit (CD) accounts, the interest rate is key. A low CD interest rate, as many savers saw in 2020 and 2021, is generally not worth it, considering that you'll ...

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Business Insider's personal finance team compared Wells Fargo CDs to the best CDs and found it to be a standard offering. Some CD rates at Wells Fargo are good, but Wells Fargo requires a hefty ...

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