With all the certificate of deposit options on the market today, which missteps should you avoid?

Explore top short- and long-term CD rates available today ...

Today's highest CD rate is 4.94% for CD. CD rates from online banks are commonly twice as high as the national average rates.

Don't open a CD account this March without first thinking through the answers to these three important questions.

Right now, the best CD rate is 4.50% APY. Compare the best CD rates today, drawn from our research on about 280 banks and credit unions that offer CDs nationwide.

Today's highest CD rate is 4.94% for CD. CD rates from online banks are commonly twice as high as the national average rates. CD ladders let you leverage high rates without locking up all of your ...

Both accounts still come with high rates, but which will earn more interest with a $50,000 deposit made this year?

A 12-month CD can protect your savings from falling rates, offer guaranteed returns, and keep your money flexible. Here's why ...

Kelly is a former editor for CNET Money covering banking. She has over 10 years of experience in personal finance and previously wrote for CBS MoneyWatch covering banking, investing, insurance and ...

A certificate of deposit can give you some much-needed security in an economy that feels anything but certain. Your CD rate is fixed when you open the account, so your returns are guaranteed for the ...