In the unpredictable, inflationary economy of recent years, certificate of deposit (CD) accounts have been a smart and effective way to protect your money. These accounts are FDIC-insured up to ...

The interest earnings on a $10,000 CD remain substantial, but that's not the only reason why you should open one now.

Is your CD account maturing this month? Being strategic with those CD funds is critical in today's market.

While the interest earnings each account offers may be similar, there's more than that for savers to consider now.

What is a CD? A Certificate of Deposit or CD is a type of savings account that keeps money locked up for a set period, usually three months to five years. The longer the CD period the higher the rate.

A CD can be used as a savings vehicle, but it isn’t the same as a savings account or money market account. For instance, with those accounts, you can generally make up to six withdrawals per month if ...

So long as you purchase your CD account through an FDIC-insured bank, you’re covered in case the bank shuts down or goes out of business. The current coverage limit is $250,000 per depositor, for each ...