Have $10,000 in your savings account now? Here are three reasons why you should move into a CD account this month.
MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money
Why a $10,000 CD account is worth opening this May
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By
Matt Richardson
The gap between the returns on a $25,000 CD and a $25,000 high-yield savings account may surprise you.
Looking to lock in a high-rate CD account this May? Here's where interest rates could be heading in the month.
The interest-earning potential of a short-term CD and a high-yield savings account is similar now, but not identical.
A big down payment can make a lot of sense in certain situations, but it's not the right move for homebuyer.
For short-term savers with a defined period to save for, it may make sense to buy a CD or Treasury.
CD rates are down from their highs but still offer solid returns.
