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Banking Basics

If you think rates may rise again soon, a bump-up CD could be what you’re looking for.

CDs hold your funds for a set period. In exchange, you get a reliable return.

Planning for retirement? Here’s everything you need to know about IRA CDs.

Step-up CDs can help you potentially earn a higher rate of return later on.

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Best 5-year CD rates – July 2022

Here’s why the best 60-month CDs are more versatile than you might think.

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Best 18-month CD rates – July 2022

An 18-month CD may provide the right balance for your needs.

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Best IRA CD rates – July 2022

Find the best IRA CD rates by comparing APY, term and minimum deposit requirements.

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Best 4-year CD rates – July 2022

These top 48-month CDs pay more than 2.5 times the national average rate.

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Best 3-year CD rates – July 2022

There’s more to a top three-year CD than just the rates. Read the fine print before you buy.

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Best 2-year CD rates – July 2022

The best two-year CD rates pay way more than the U.S. national average.

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Best 1-year credit union CD rates — July 2022

These credit unions pay nearly three times the average yield on a 12-month CD.

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Best business checking accounts – July 2022

Not paying fees and an easy way to bank should all be priorities. Here are some of our favorites.

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Best jumbo CD rates — July 2022

These CDs are for high rollers, but there’s good news for the rest of us, too.

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Bump-up CDs: What they are and how they work

If you think rates may rise again soon, a bump-up CD could be what you’re looking for.

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