A 6-month certificate of deposit (CD) can be an excellent vehicle for short-term savings. Unlike in the stock market, your money is safely protected in an FDIC- or NCUA-insured account. You also won’t ...

The economic climate is difficult to predict right now. In this climate, then, savers may be understandably looking for ways to protect and grow their money but not in a way that eliminates their ...

Annual percentage yield (APY) is the effective annual rate of return on an investment. Learn how it accounts for compounding interest and how it differs from APR.

Six-month CDs offer among the highest yields for savings products. Compare rates from online banks, community banks and credit unions to find the best six-month CD rates. Pay attention to the minimum ...