Certificates Of Deposit

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Certificates of deposit offer peace of mind, but they’re not without some drawbacks.

Taxes on CD interest aren’t always clear-cut. Here’s what you need to know.

A CD ladder lets savers benefit from higher rates without locking up all your money in long-term CDs.

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NEWS

How Fed decisions impact CD rates

The Federal Reserve cut rates in September. If you have the funds for a CD, find out if you should commit right now and how today's rates compare to inflation.

CDS

CD rates forecast for 2026

CD investors continue to benefit from strong yields, while inflation gradually slows. Here's what you need to know before the year ends.

CDS

Historical rate trends

Discover how CD interest rates have changed from 1984 to present and what we can learn from analyzing historical economic data.

WEEKLY

Current CD interest rates

Read up on top available rates and national average trends over time from Bankrate’s weekly survey of banks and credit unions.

Weekly CD Rates

Bankrate consistently has offers well above the national average to help you earn more on your savings.

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Bankrate Partner Average

The "Bankrate Partner average" is calculated from the average of the top savings account offers from the institutions we track, included on this page as of 09/28/2026. "National average" is determined by Bankrate's comprehensive national survey of savings accounts and CDs.

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National Average

2.08^%_APY

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