If you're among the lucky taxpayers getting a refund back from the IRS this year, why not put your refund to work in a certificate of deposit that can turn that money into longer-term growth long ...

Not to be confused with the metallic music-playing discs of the '80s and '90s, CDs — formally known as certificates of deposit — are a savings option still very much in play. This particular savings ...

If you have money in savings, no significant debt and extra money to work with, the conventional advice would be to avoid depositing a large, six-figure sum of money into a certificate of deposit (CD) ...

Certificates of deposit remain one of the most reliable ways to grow your money with virtually no risk. With today's top CDs still offering impressive yields of up to 4.50% APY, you can lock in ...

Average yields for certificates of deposit with 36-month terms are down 10 basis points over the past year to just 1.34% APY, according to the latest government data. And looking ahead, more cuts are ...

If you have a large amount of money to deposit, today's best jumbo CD rate is 4.35% APY, offered by Veridian Credit Union.

Kelly is a former editor for CNET Money covering banking. She has over 10 years of experience in personal finance and previously wrote for CBS MoneyWatch covering banking, investing, insurance and ...

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