CD rates today are as high as 4.94%, offering better yields than high-yield savings accounts but come with fixed interest rates and maturity periods.
Three-month CD rates average 1.29% with the highest at 4.62%, while six-month CD rates are at 1.76% on average and 4.94% for the best rate.
One-year CD rates currently offer the highest at 4.64% with an average APY of 1.83%, unchanged from last week.
For two-year CDs, interest rates go as high as 4.52%, while three-year CD rates hit 4.26% and five-year CD rates reach 4.26% as well.
Jumbo CD rates stand at 4.94% for a 6-month term, with an average APY of 1.81%, while requiring minimum deposits of $100,000.
CD rates vary among banks, so it's advisable to compare rates across institutions and consider online banks that typically offer higher rates.
CDs require a minimum deposit, usually below $10,000, with strict penalties for early withdrawal, making them safer investments with FDIC or NCUA insurance protection.
CDs, while providing lower risk, offer higher interest rates than other savings options and ensure protection of your investment through federal insurance coverage.
Curinos averages CD rates by focusing on specific types, excluding various others like promotional offers, relationship-based rates, and more for accurate comparisons.