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 ...

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 ...

In general, certificates of deposit rates ticked lower this month, with the average national deposit rates ranging from just 0.23% to 1.63%, according to the latest government data. But while the ...

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