Thanks to inflation and a higher federal funds rate, certificate of deposit (CD) interest rates have increased exponentially in recent years. CD interest rates barely broke 1% a few years ago. By ...

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The Federal Reserve decided to hold interest rates steady at its first meeting of 2026, as most analysts expected. The decision comes as inflation remains sticky above the Fed's 2% target while the ...

If you want a safe way to grow your savings, certificates of deposit (CDs) might be a great choice. Looking for a secure ...