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CDs are great in times of uncertainty. You can lock in guaranteed returns and score some top interest rates right now -- although there's chatter that we could see cuts later this year. So… what's the ...

For many older homeowners, home equity has become one of the most valuable financial resources they have. Case in point? U.S. homeowners held a collective $17.8 trillion in home equity as of mid-2025, ...

Average 6-month certificate of deposit yields are down 31 basis points in the past year to just 1.51% APY, according to the latest government data. But banks and credit unions offering the best ...

CDs are built for times like this. With the Fed officially cutting rates in September (and signaling more cuts on the horizon through 2027), locking in guaranteed returns can feel like a safe harbor.