CD terms can range from three months to five years. Learn which one is right for you.

Use SmartAsset’s CD calculator to see how much your CD can earn based on your deposit size, the length of the term, its interest rate and how often it compounds. Offered by many financial institutions ...

A "CD ladder" may sound like some complex investing strategy, but it's actually very simple. It allows you to earn high interest without keeping all of your savings locked up for months or years.

CD ladders use different maturities to maintain access to funds at regular intervals while guaranteeing a return. Short-term CD ladders are often used as part of an emergency fund strategy. Long-term ...