Since 1967, the average yield on the three-month CD — considered a key CD indicator because it’s so sensitive to prevailing interest rates — has ranged from a high of 18.5% in the early 1980s to a low ...

The key is to choose the right CD term to maximize earnings while meeting your goals. With multiple term lengths to choose from, expert guidance can help you select the best CD term for your ...

The decision surrounding which CD account to open right now is a personal one, depending on your financial circumstances and your ability to keep your money untouched for the full CD term (or length).

The MarketWatch Guides team looks at Discover’s certificate of deposit (CD) rates and how they have moved over time, by tracking annual percentage yield (APY) changes within the last 90 days.