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.

You might want to open a 6-month CD if you're looking for a way to lock in a high interest rate for half a year. According to the FDIC, the national average CD rate on a 6-month term is 1.63% APY ...

An unpredictable rate climate (among other things) has led banks and credit unions to offer their best rates through shorter CD terms, generally speaking. Today's top rate for 6-month CDs is a ...

Six months ago, the Fed cut the federal funds rate for the first time in years. Find out what financial planners recommend to ...

CD terms range from short-term (one year or less) and mid-term (two to three years) up to long-term (four years or longer). For the short term — say, six months or a year — CDs can be a smart ...

Gone, at least for now, are the days of abundant 5%-and-up CDs, but there is some good news for consumers: These 5%-and-up ...

CDs typically offer terms that range from just a few months to a few years. A 6-month CD provides key benefits that make it a great term choice right now. The general consensus among economic ...

A six-month certificate of deposit (CD) or share certificate could be a smart compromise: You’ll receive a fixed return for a manageably short period of time. Right now, the average six-month CD ...