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Investing $20,000 in a 6-month CD could earn you $460 if you get the best rates available. See if buying CDs makes sense for you right now.

Here are the 10 best rates for CDs in February 2025. All of these accounts are protected by either the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. or National Credit Union Administration, unless otherwise noted.

Reviewed by Samantha Silberstein People who use certificates of deposit (CDs) to store their money tend to do so to avoid the risk associated with market-based assets, such as stocks and bonds.

9% of Investopedia readers said they would choose CDs, tied with high-yield savings accounts and stock index funds, but trailing individual stocks and ETFs. Interest rate is locked for five years ...

CDs offer less flexibility than savings accounts and lower returns than the stock market. Here are some good reasons to put ...

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