{"id":619708,"date":"2024-05-08T15:10:31","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T12:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/look-no-further-for-flexible-cd-terms-topping-5-apy-may-8-2024\/"},"modified":"2024-05-08T15:10:31","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T12:10:31","slug":"look-no-further-for-flexible-cd-terms-topping-5-apy-may-8-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/look-no-further-for-flexible-cd-terms-topping-5-apy-may-8-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"#Look no further for flexible CD terms topping 5% APY \u2014 May 8, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3bebaa9a5aa\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/look-no-further-for-flexible-cd-terms-topping-5-apy-may-8-2024\/#Best_CD_rates_for_May_8_2024\" >Best CD rates for May 8, 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/look-no-further-for-flexible-cd-terms-topping-5-apy-may-8-2024\/#CD_rates_in_the_news\" >CD rates in the news<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/look-no-further-for-flexible-cd-terms-topping-5-apy-may-8-2024\/#May_1_2024_Fed_holds_benchmark_rate_unchanged_for_sixth_time_since_July_2023\" >May 1, 2024: Fed holds benchmark rate unchanged for sixth time since July 2023<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/look-no-further-for-flexible-cd-terms-topping-5-apy-may-8-2024\/#April_inflation_data_comes_in_higher_than_expected_complicating_Feds_next_move\" >April inflation data comes in higher than expected, complicating Fed&#8217;s next move<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/look-no-further-for-flexible-cd-terms-topping-5-apy-may-8-2024\/#What_to_expect_at_the_Feds_June_policy_meeting\" >What to expect at the Fed&#8217;s June policy meeting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/look-no-further-for-flexible-cd-terms-topping-5-apy-may-8-2024\/#FDIC_averages_on_CD_products_Rates_steady_or_up_on_most_terms_in_April\" >FDIC averages on CD products: Rates steady or up on most terms in April<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/look-no-further-for-flexible-cd-terms-topping-5-apy-may-8-2024\/#How_a_certificate_of_deposit_works\" >How a certificate of deposit works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/look-no-further-for-flexible-cd-terms-topping-5-apy-may-8-2024\/#How_to_compare_CDs\" >How to compare CDs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/look-no-further-for-flexible-cd-terms-topping-5-apy-may-8-2024\/#Benefits_of_a_certificate_of_deposit\" >Benefits of a certificate of deposit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/look-no-further-for-flexible-cd-terms-topping-5-apy-may-8-2024\/#Drawbacks_of_a_certificate_of_a_deposit\" >Drawbacks of a certificate of a deposit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/look-no-further-for-flexible-cd-terms-topping-5-apy-may-8-2024\/#Alternatives_to_a_certificate_of_deposit\" >Alternatives to a certificate of deposit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/look-no-further-for-flexible-cd-terms-topping-5-apy-may-8-2024\/#Frequently_asked_questions_about_CDs\" >Frequently asked questions about CDs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/look-no-further-for-flexible-cd-terms-topping-5-apy-may-8-2024\/#How_does_a_CD_compare_to_a_high-yield_savings_account\" >How does a CD compare to a high-yield savings account?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/look-no-further-for-flexible-cd-terms-topping-5-apy-may-8-2024\/#How_do_banks_make_money_with_a_CD\" >How do banks make money with a CD?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/look-no-further-for-flexible-cd-terms-topping-5-apy-may-8-2024\/#Is_my_money_safe_with_an_online-only_bank_like_Lending_Club_or_SoFi\" >Is my money safe with an online-only bank like Lending Club or SoFi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/look-no-further-for-flexible-cd-terms-topping-5-apy-may-8-2024\/#What_is_compound_interest\" >What is compound interest?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/look-no-further-for-flexible-cd-terms-topping-5-apy-may-8-2024\/#What_is_a_no-penalty_CD\" >What is a no-penalty CD?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/look-no-further-for-flexible-cd-terms-topping-5-apy-may-8-2024\/#What_is_a_CD_ladder\" >What is a CD ladder?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>If you&#8217;re looking for a way to step up your savings, today&#8217;s top-paying CDs offer rates that can outpace inflation by up to 2 percentage points on terms of 10 months to 5 years, helping you to lock in and benefit from historic earning potential long after current rates are gone.<\/p>\n<p>CDs are a safe way to grow your money for a short-term budgeting goal or to build an emergency fund that can cushion unexpected financial setbacks. Guaranteed fixed rates of return on your principal can protect your earnings from market fluctuations, offering the potential to balance out riskier investments or diversify your portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>In today&#8217;s high-rate environment, you can take home 5% and more \u2014\u00a0up to 10 times the average 0.46% of a traditional savings account \u2014 even on shorter terms.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"best-cd-rates-for-may-8-2024\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_CD_rates_for_May_8_2024\"><\/span>Best CD rates for May 8, 2024<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best rates of return are offered by FDIC-insured digital banks and online accounts with the highest yield of 5.40% APY at NexBank with a minimum $25,000 requirement and 5.00% APY and higher with no or low requirements on terms of up to 12 months at Lending Club, Capital One and Barclays as of Wednesday, May 8, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>These online-only banks partner with FDIC-insured banks to offer deposit accounts that are federally insured, like those at your neighborhood bank. Your money saved in these accounts is insured for up to $250,000 by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), if deposited with a credit union.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dig deeper:<\/strong> I&#8217;m a personal finance expert: Here&#8217;s why you need to invest in a CD today<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"cd-rates-in-the-news\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CD_rates_in_the_news\"><\/span>CD rates in the news<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>CD rates strongly correlate with the key interest rate set by the Federal Reserve, the U.S.&#8217;s central bank. This Fed rate is the benchmark that affects rates on deposit accounts, loans, mortgages and other financial products. Typically, as the Fed rate rises, so do APYs on savings products like CDs, high-yield savings accounts and money market accounts \u2014 surging up to 4.5% and higher today to accelerate your savings.<\/p>\n<p>The Federal Reserve increased the target interest rate 11 times from March 2022 to July 2023 in an effort to combat the<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/america-latest-inflation-wave-corporations-182957694.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:highest inflation in four decades;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp yahoo-link\"> highest inflation in four decades<\/a> coming out of the pandemic.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"may-1-2024-fed-holds-benchmark-rate-unchanged-for-sixth-time-since-july-2023\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"May_1_2024_Fed_holds_benchmark_rate_unchanged_for_sixth_time_since_July_2023\"><\/span>May 1, 2024: Fed holds benchmark rate unchanged for sixth time since July 2023<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At the conclusion of its third rate-setting policy meeting of 2024 on May 1, 2024, the Federal Reserve left the federal funds target interest rate at a 23-year high of 5.25% to 5.50%, marking the sixth consecutive time the Fed&#8217;s held the benchmark rate unchanged since July 2023.<\/p>\n<p>In its <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.federalreserve.gov\/newsevents\/pressreleases\/monetary20240501a.htm\" data-ylk=\"slk:post-meeting statement;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">post-meeting statement<\/a>, the Federal Reserve maintained &#8220;there has been a lack of further progress toward the 2 percent inflation objective.&#8221; The Federal Reserve is focused on a 2% percent inflation goal that&#8217;s ideal for keeping employment high and prices low. Despite <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/federal-reserve-holds-interest-rates-steady-maintains-forecast-for-3-rate-cuts-in-2024-180231430.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:speculation in March of three rate cuts;cpos:4;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp yahoo-link\">speculation in March of three rate cuts<\/a> by the end of the year, the Fed cautioned in its May statement that its rate-setting committee &#8220;does not expect it will be <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ropriate to reduce the target range until it has gained greater confidence that inflation is moving sustainably toward 2 percent.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"april-inflation-data-comes-in-higher-than-expected-complicating-feds-next-move\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"April_inflation_data_comes_in_higher_than_expected_complicating_Feds_next_move\"><\/span><strong>April inflation data comes in higher than expected, complicating Fed&#8217;s next move<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Complicating future cuts to the Fed rate is March&#8217;s Consumer Price Index data<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:5;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/news.release\/cpi.nr0.htm\" data-ylk=\"slk:released on April 10;cpos:5;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\"> released on April 10<\/a> that showed a rise in consumer prices \u2014 a widely used indicator for inflation \u2014 to 3.5% in March, up from 3.2% in February.<\/p>\n<p>The same week brought with it the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:6;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/news.release\/ppi.nr0.htm\" data-ylk=\"slk:latest Producer Price Index;cpos:6;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">latest Producer Price Index<\/a>, an economic indicator measuring changes over time in the prices producers receive for goods and services \u2014 or wholesale inflation. The April 11 data <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:7;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/stock-market-today-magnificent-7-power-stock-surge-after-cpi-fueled-sell-off-161315938.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:showed a lower rate of growth;cpos:7;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp yahoo-link\">showed a lower rate of growth<\/a> in March than economists expected, providing modest relief from continued inflation worries.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"what-to-expect-at-the-feds-june-policy-meeting\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_expect_at_the_Feds_June_policy_meeting\"><\/span>What to expect at the Fed&#8217;s June policy meeting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s too early to predict what the Federal Reserve will decide at its next policy meeting on June 11 and June 12, 2024, though it&#8217;s given no signals as to when it might lower the key interest rate.<\/p>\n<p>The pace of inflation has fallen from a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:8;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/opub\/ted\/2022\/consumer-prices-up-9-1-percent-over-the-year-ended-june-2022-largest-increase-in-40-years.htm\" data-ylk=\"slk:peak of 9.1% in June 2022;cpos:8;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">peak of 9.1% in June 2022<\/a> to rates that have ranged from 3% and 4% since May 2023. April&#8217;s Producer Price Index data is due for release on May 14, 2024, followed by new Consumer Price Index data on May 15, 2024. Each report could indicate an improvement in the inflation rate, influencing the Fed&#8217;s decision on a future rate cut.<\/p>\n<p>Yet April&#8217;s inflation data has prompted a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:CNBC;elmt:;cpos:9;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=34e37b9c-8975-48da-aa39-df8bcd5badc3&amp;siteId=us-aol&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=CNBC&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5jbmJjLmNvbS8yMDI0LzA0LzE3L3dhbGwtc3RyZWV0LXB1c2hlcy1vdXQtcmF0ZS1jdXQtZXhwZWN0YXRpb25zLXNlZXMtcmlzay1vZi1uby1hY3Rpb24tdW50aWwtMjAyNS5odG1sIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJhOTJhYTAzZi05NjAxLTQ1MmQtYWJlYS00NTA1MWVmY2NjMzAifQ&amp;signature=AQAAATfIaahDvRbFfZfyiOuViSVgwYs-oYEcFgzRyqzXW1gs&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnbc.com%2F2024%2F04%2F17%2Fwall-street-pushes-out-rate-cut-expectations-sees-risk-of-no-action-until-2025.html\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" data-ylk=\"slk:growing group of economists and strategists;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:CNBC;elmt:;cpos:9;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">growing group of economists and strategists<\/a> to doubt whether the Fed can cut interest rates at all this year.<\/p>\n<p>Responding to continued inflation concerns, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned on April 16, &#8220;If higher inflation does persist, we can maintain the current level of [interest rates] for as long as needed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Powell-led rate-setting panel will announce a rate decision at the conclusion of its meeting on June 12, at 2 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"fdic-averages-on-cd-products-rates-steady-or-up-on-most-terms-in-april\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FDIC_averages_on_CD_products_Rates_steady_or_up_on_most_terms_in_April\"><\/span>FDIC averages on CD products: Rates steady or up on most terms in April<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation tracks monthly average interest rates paid on certificates of deposit and other savings accounts. Created by Congress, the FDIC is an independent government agency charged with maintaining stability and public confidence in the U.S. financial system and providing insurance on consumer deposit accounts.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how national deposit rates on a $10,000 minimum deposit compare between April and March 2024, as reported by the FDIC, showing an increase in the rate on terms of six months as well as terms of 24 months and longer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dig deeper:<\/strong> When\u2019s the next Federal Reserve meeting? The FOMC \u2014 and how it affects your finances<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"how-a-certificate-of-deposit-works\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_a_certificate_of_deposit_works\"><\/span>How a certificate of deposit works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A CD is a type of savings or deposit account that&#8217;s offered by banks, credit unions and other financial institutions. Unlike a traditional savings account, a certificate of deposit holds your money for a fixed period of time \u2014 terms of one month to five years or longer \u2014 paying out the interest your deposit amount earns only after the term expires or &#8220;matures.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Typical CD rates are fixed, which means you&#8217;re guaranteed a rate of return that doesn&#8217;t change. While you can&#8217;t add to or access your cash until the CD matures, the trade-off is a safe, stable way to earn a much higher yield than you&#8217;d find with a traditional savings account.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dig deeper: <\/strong>When is it worth it to break a CD? A finance expert&#8217;s thoughts on early withdrawals and breaking even<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"how-to-compare-cds\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_compare_CDs\"><\/span>How to compare CDs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When choosing the best certificate of deposit for your budget, compare these key factors against your specific savings or financial goals.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"caas-list caas-list-bullet\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Term length. <\/strong>A CD is ideal for saving toward a specific goal with money you\u2019re not likely to need until the account matures. Look to shorter terms for saving toward, say, a family holiday or new appliances. Terms of one to five years or longer can help you lock in today\u2019s highest APYs before interest rates are expected to drop.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Rate of return. <\/strong>Look for the highest APY for the term you\u2019re interested in. The APY is the amount of interest the CD earns in a year \u2014 including compounding. Unlike a savings account, CD rates are fixed, meaning they won\u2019t change over your term.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Minimum deposit. <\/strong>While you can find CDs without minimum starting deposits, most CDs require $100 to $1,000 to open an account. <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General<\/a>ly, if you have the money for a higher initial deposit, you can earn a higher APY \u2014 just be sure that amount isn\u2019t a hardship on your budget.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Type of bank or financial institution. <\/strong>Today\u2019s best interest rates are offered by digital banks, with few exceptions among traditional brick-and-mortar banks or credit unions. If you aren\u2019t comfortable with an online-only bank, look to a high-yield savings account or money market account offering a high rate without withdrawal penalties.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Penalties and fees. <\/strong>Life happens, and you might find yourself needing to tap into your money before the CD matures. Early withdrawal penalties are typically expressed in months of interest you\u2019re giving up \u2014 for example, 90 days of interest for CD terms of up to 24 months. Often the longer the term, the higher the penalty fee.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"benefits-of-a-certificate-of-deposit\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_a_certificate_of_deposit\"><\/span>Benefits of a certificate of deposit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"caas-list caas-list-bullet\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Guaranteed returns. <\/strong>With a CD, you make one deposit and earn a guaranteed interest rate over your term that\u2019s yours after the CD matures.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Higher rates than traditional accounts.<\/strong> Many banks and financial institutions offer CDs at rates that are higher than you\u2019ll earn with the average savings or money market account \u2014 with digital and online banks offering the highest rates on average.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Range of CD terms.<\/strong> You can find CD terms of three months to five years or more to fit your financial goals. Rates for six-month CDs can outpace the average bank account, and longer terms offer rates comparable to the best high-yield savings accounts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"drawbacks-of-a-certificate-of-a-deposit\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drawbacks_of_a_certificate_of_a_deposit\"><\/span>Drawbacks of a certificate of a deposit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"caas-list caas-list-bullet\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Penalty for early withdrawals.<\/strong> If you need to access your money before your CD term expires, you face fees equal to several months of interest \u2014 as much as three to six months\u2019 worth, depending on the account.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Not the highest investment returns.<\/strong> CDs are a safe way to steadily earn interest, but you stand to earn more over the long term through stocks, bonds or securities. And by locking your money in a CD, you could miss out if average rates increase.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>You can\u2019t add more money. <\/strong>After your CD locks, you aren\u2019t able to add to your balance until after the CD matures \u2014 at which point, you can move your money to another account or roll it over to a new CD.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"alternatives-to-a-certificate-of-deposit\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternatives_to_a_certificate_of_deposit\"><\/span>Alternatives to a certificate of deposit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A certificate of deposit isn\u2019t the only low-risk way to earn interest on your savings. Look to these alternatives that offer safe, steady returns \u2014 with the flexibility to add to or withdraw your money without penalty.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"caas-list caas-list-bullet\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>High-yield savings account.<\/strong> An HYSA offers a way to quickly grow your savings investment at variable rates of 4.5% APY or higher with no penalty for withdrawals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Money market account.<\/strong> Also called a money market savings account, the rate on an MMA can beat those of traditional savings accounts, with the same flexible access to your money.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Higher-risk investments. <\/strong>Stocks, index funds and mutual funds average higher returns than CDs, though with higher potential losses.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions-about-cds\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_about_CDs\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions about CDs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Learn more about how certificates of deposit work when comparing the best for your budget and financial goals.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"how-does-a-cd-compare-to-a-high-yield-savings-account\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_CD_compare_to_a_high-yield_savings_account\"><\/span>How does a CD compare to a high-yield savings account?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>CDs can attract higher rates of return than a high-yield savings account in exchange for locking up your money, while HYSAs can earn you more than a traditional savings account with greater access to your money than a CD. Compare how CDs and HYSAs differ in access, flexibility and type of interest earned before deciding on the best for your investment.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"how-do-banks-make-money-with-a-cd\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_banks_make_money_with_a_CD\"><\/span>How do banks make money with a CD?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Banks charge higher interest rates on money they lend out than the interest they pay on customer deposit accounts. The difference is called a spread, and it\u2019s what banks rely on to make money. Unlike a traditional savings account that allows for flexible movement of your money without penalty, a CD requires you to lock in your deposit over a specified period of time, returning your principal plus interest after the account matures. That lock-in period \u2014 and penalties that discourage your early withdrawal \u2014 allows a bank to better plan how long it has to make money off your deposit, and it\u2019s typically willing to pay a little more for that reliability.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"is-my-money-safe-with-an-online-only-bank-like-lending-club-or-sofi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_my_money_safe_with_an_online-only_bank_like_Lending_Club_or_SoFi\"><\/span>Is my money safe with an online-only bank like Lending Club or SoFi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. These fintech (short for financial <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a>) companies are either FDIC-insured chartered banks or partner with more recognizable banks to offer deposit accounts that are protected by the government for up to $250,000. The FDIC insures the safety of your money, even if the fintech were to fail or go out of business. Look for terms like &#8220;member FDIC,&#8221; &#8220;FDIC insured&#8221; or &#8220;NCUA insured&#8221; when comparing your options.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"what-is-compound-interest\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_compound_interest\"><\/span>What is compound interest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Compound interest is often described as earning interest on your interest. It\u2019s a powerful way to boost your savings over time by earning interest on both your initial deposit <em>and<\/em> any interest you earn along the way. An account&#8217;s APY is the total amount of interest you&#8217;ll earn on your deposit over one year, including compound interest, expressed as a percentage.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-no-penalty-cd\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_no-penalty_CD\"><\/span>What is a no-penalty CD?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A no-penalty CD \u2014 also called a liquid CD \u2014 is like a traditional CD through which you lock in a deposit for a guaranteed rate of return over a stated period of time, but with the flexibility of withdrawing your money without penalty before the CD matures. This flexibility comes with trade-offs, however, including lower rates of return than a traditional CD. With rates at historic highs, a high-yield savings account may offer comparable or even higher rates than a no-penalty CD with the same flexibility.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-cd-ladder\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_CD_ladder\"><\/span>What is a CD ladder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A CD ladder is a savings strategy designed to spread out your money across multiple CDs to leverage high rates without tying up your full investment into one long-term CD. The result of CD laddering is access to a portion of your investment at regular, timed intervals. With rates at all-time highs, a short-term CD ladder combines the high rates of return of a long-term CD with the flexible access to your money that a shorter-term CD offers.<\/p>\n<p>Learn how a short-term CD ladder can help you lock in today&#8217;s highest rates while enjoying rolling returns \u2014 before rates drop.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor&#8217;s note: Annual percentage yields shown are as of Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 8:10 a.m. ET. APYs and promotional rates for some products can vary by region and are subject to change.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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