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Best 1-Year CD Rates
Savings If you're looking to save for a short-term goal and outpace inflation, a one-year CD can help you achieve both. See our top picks.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Best No-Penalty CD Rates: Lock in Rates Over 4%
No-penalty CDs give you the best of both worlds. You'll earn a healthy rate of return with the ability to take some withdrawals throughout the term.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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The Best 1-Year CD if You Will Owe Taxes Next Year
A one-year CD allows you to set money aside now for taxes you'll owe next year. We'll show our best choice.
By Sean Jackson Published
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates
Looking for a risk-free way to grow your money, avoid fees, and stay ahead of inflation? Here are the best accounts to consider.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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Best 5-Year CD Rates
If you're looking for a reliable way to save money and earn a little extra, a five-year CD can help you reach your savings goals. Here are our top picks.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Bet $1,100 on NCAA Game or Save It?
We ran the numbers — see how betting on the big game compares to putting your money in a CD.
By Dori Zinn Published
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The Best 3-Year CDs of 2025
Savings Are you looking to save for a midrange savings goal? A three-year CD gives you an easy way to achieve this with a rate outpacing inflation.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Best CD Rates — A Risk-Free Way to Save
Savings Are you interested in a certificate of deposit? We choose the top options for a wide variety of terms, so you can find the one that meets saving goals.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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The 6 Best Places to Put Your Tax Refund for Growth
Use your 2024 tax refund to boost short-term or long-term financial goals by putting it in one of these six places.
By Rachael Green Published