APY APY stands for Annual Percentage Yield, which is the actual rate of return per year, including compound interest. The APY is typically the rate you'll see featured for the CD you're considering.

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Roske continued, "It's worth noting that the 24-month term was the only median APY benchmark to remain unchanged when compared to October's rates, while the 36- and 48-month term CD rates slightly ...

Every CD listed here is FDIC-insured, which means your deposits (up to $250,000 per bank) are protected. The best fit depends on two things: how long you're willing to lock up your money, and how much ...

Every CD listed here is FDIC-insured, which means your deposits (up to $250,000 per bank) are protected. The best fit depends on two things: how long you're willing to lock up your money, and how much ...

The average 36-month certificate of deposit currently promises an underwhelming 1.36%, according to the latest government data. But at some banks and credit unions, those fixed 3-year terms can ...

Average yields for certificates of deposit with 48-month terms are down 10 basis points in the past year to just 1.26% APY, according to the latest government data. That said, some banks and credit ...

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