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PERSONAL FINANCE

CD shoppers are still finding rates above 4%, but terms matter

The headline yield is only the starting point when deciding whether to lock up savings.

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Yahoo Personal Finance’s rate coverage listed certificates of deposit paying as much as 4.15% APY.

A competitive CD can be useful for cash with a clear timeline, but it should be compared with high-yield savings accounts, Treasury bills and the early-withdrawal penalty. The best choice depends on access needs as much as the rate.

Why it matters

Saving is not a search for one universal winner. Matching the account’s restrictions to the date you need the money is what keeps a good rate from becoming an expensive inconvenience.

REPORTED SOURCERead the reporting at Yahoo Personal Finance

What to watch next

The next update should be judged against the specific facts in this briefing: whether the underlying data changes, whether a company or league confirms the details, and whether market pricing starts to tell a different story.

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