The interest earnings on either account this year could be significant. Here's what savers should consider now.

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

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

The decision between the two savings vehicles needs to be viewed through today's unique economic prism.

If you have money set aside and are wondering where to put it to earn interest, two options are money market accounts, known as MMAs, and certificates of deposit, or CDs. Both of these bank account ...

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.

CDs have long been branded as the safe, no-stress option for your money. And to be fair, they can absolutely serve a purpose -- guaranteed returns, FDIC insurance, and no rollercoaster market swings ...

During the past two years of higher interest rates, home mortgage rates have climbed to uncomfortable levels that have made homes less affordable. As a result, many first-time home buyers are stuck on ...

You can open a certificate of deposit (CD) with the best of intentions. The thinking at the time is that you will leave your money untouched for a certain time period, and earn a steady predictable ...

Certificates of deposit or CDs, on the other hand, can be useful for saving and earning interest on money that you won’t need in the near-term. Like other types of deposit accounts, CDs offer both ...