You can start a CD ladder with as little as $5,000, or even less. A basic three-rung ladder could earn at least $434 in interest over three years. CD laddering gives you higher interest and rolling ...

The Federal Reserve in its mid-March meeting once again held interest rates steady – and it won’t meet again until May 6-7. While you can still find CDs paying 4% and higher — you can see the best CD ...

After climbing to decades-long highs over the course of the last few years, CD rates have generally undergone a gradual decline in the first half of 2025, pros say. That said, there are still some CDs ...

J.R. Duren is a content marketing writer for CBS MoneyWatch's Managing Your Money team. If you're planning to open a CD this month or have CDs maturing in the coming weeks, the latest inflation news ...

The clock is ticking. The next Federal Reserve meeting concludes on Sept. 17, and most experts expect a rate cut to be announced at that time. For savers, that's bad news: High-yield savings accounts ...

Starting the first Monday of June with a certificate of deposit might be one of your smartest financial moves this month. Today's top CDs offer guaranteed returns of up to 4.35% APY across various ...

The biggest benefit of an add-on CD is that if more money becomes available, you can then add it to your CD account and take ...

CD yields are expected to drift lower if the Fed cuts rates as expected this week. Locking in fast can help you secure a ...

A lot of people hear "CD ladder" and assume it's only for folks with big bucks to invest. But the truth is, you can build one with just $5,000. Looking for a secure place to grow your savings? See our ...