Best CD Rates in Wisconsin, WI

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Below are the best one-year CD Rates from banks in Wisconsin. One-year CDs are usually the most popular term and offer a decent yield without having to lock-up money for an extended period of time. One year CD Rates are generally comparable to or a little higher than their savings and money market counterparts.

WI - November 21, 2024

1 Year CD National Average : 0.55% ^?

Banks	APY	MIN	MILES ^?
Hiawatha National Bank	5.35%	$500	-	Learn More Add Review
Rate History: 5.10% → 5.35%
InsBank	4.70%	$50,000	-	Learn More
Rate History: 5.38% → 5.35% → 5.10% → 4.90% → 4.70%
judy \| Jul 7, 2022 Insbank 1 yr is 1.5 % 18month is 1.6% 7-7-2022 Read More Reviews (6)
Spring Bank	4.45% 4.10%	$100,000 $1,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Bank of Whittier, National Association	4.34%	$1,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Seattle Bank	4.30%	$1,000	-	Learn More
Early Withdrawal Penalty is 180 days interest. Rate History: 5.25% → 5.00% → 5.00% → 4.55% → 4.30%
Rob H. \| Nov 21, 2023 A real pain in the *** process to try and get approved! They were unable to match my drivers license photo with my live image after several times trying! Went to limelight bank instead and got approved in ... Read More Reviews (2)
Gateway First Bank	4.30%	$500	-	Learn More
JohnC \| Oct 11, 2020 You probably thought - as did I - that you were looking at a site that belongs to and was the responsibility of Gateway First. After all it includes their headings, selected financial statements, many pag... Read More Reviews (3)
First Foundation Bank	4.25%	$2,500	-	Learn More
Rate History: 5.40% → 5.25% → 4.85% → 4.60% → 4.25%
james \| Nov 18, 2023 bank delayed 1-2days to credit into your account, pay less interest. Read More Reviews (32)
Citizens	4.25%	$5,000	-	Learn More
Rate History: 4.50% → 4.25%
Dana E. \| Mar 20, 2016 Good solid bank. Read More Reviews (1)
Bask Bank, a division of Texas Capital Bank	4.25%	$1,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Early Withdrawal Penalty is 90 days interest. Rate History: 4.90% → 4.60% → 4.50% → 4.40% → 4.25%
smithy1968 \| Apr 20, 2024 Save your tears for another day. Very frustrating. 1-star. Read More
Banesco USA	4.20%	$1,000	-	Learn More
Early Withdrawal Penalty is 90 days interest. Rate History: 5.00% → 5.15% → 5.15% → 4.50% → 4.20%
Dkplan \| Dec 27, 2022 They gave a hard time with their cashier's check. They returned my deposited check that was emitted by them. Could you believe? Read More Reviews (8)
Merrick Bank	4.20%	$25,000	-	Learn More
Warning: Early Withdrawal Penalty is 2% of the account balance. Rate History: 4.80% → 4.95% → 4.35% → 4.05% → 4.20%
Frank M \| Jul 3, 2023 A 2% early withdrawal fee on a 1-year CD is almost equally insane as a 270 day one. Read More Reviews (2)
Ivy Bank	4.20%	$1,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Rate History: 5.00% → 4.60% → 4.20%
lrcbob \| Jul 26, 2024 Multiple roadblocks trying to set up a savings account with Ivy Bank and my application was ultimately declined, in spite of my multiple CDs among three banks, stock investments, eleven credit cards, and c... Read More
Capital One, National Association	4.10%	$0	-	Learn More
Rate History: 4.80% → 5.00% → 4.50% → 4.20% → 4.10%
highstream \| Jan 2, 2024 Like others, I've been with Capital One and its predecessor ING Direct since 2007. I've also been getting cheap bank rates on my savings account and didn't realize that there was something better, although... Read More Reviews (14)
Nicolet National Bank	4.00% 3.75%	$2,500 $2,501	-	Learn More
Rate History: 4.00% → 5.00% → 4.70% → 4.50% → 4.00%
Jim Doe \| Oct 12, 2022 Service has always been satisfactory. They have my complete trust and endorsement. Great bank in my opinion. Read More Reviews (2)
Forbright Bank	4.00%	$1,000	-	Learn More
Rate History: 5.30% → 5.10% → 5.30% → 4.25% → 4.00%
lrcbob \| Jul 26, 2024 Multiple roadblocks trying to set up a savings account with Forbright and my application was ultimately declined, in spite of my multiple CDs among three banks, stock investments, eleven credit cards, and ... Read More Reviews (2)
TD Bank, National Association	3.75%	$10,000	-	Learn More
Rate History: 5.00% → 4.00% → 4.50% → 4.00% → 3.75%
Turonemckinney17@gmail.com \| May 19, 2018 Experience Read More Reviews (1)
Blue Foundry Bank	3.75%	$1,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Rate History: 4.00% → 4.50% → 4.00% → 3.75%
Bank of America, National Association	3.75%	$100,000	-	Learn More
Rate History: 3.51% → 0.03% → 3.75% → 4.25% → 3.75%
Treasure \| Jul 24, 2023 BOFA is a den of people thieves camouflaged as bank operatives. There’s a soon to be uncovered carrel of money laundry there. They took all my money and don’t want to release it to me for no particular... Read More Reviews (7)
Bank Five Nine	3.60%	$100	-	Learn More Add Review
Hingham Institution for Savings	3.54%	$1,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Rate History: 3.85% → 3.64% → 3.54%
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association	3.25% 3.00%	$100,000 $10,000	-	Learn More
Rate History: 3.00% → 2.00% → 3.50% → 3.25%
Hayley7788d@outlook.com \| Jan 2, 2023 Terrible customer service by investment side. Fees too high , too full of themselves Read More Reviews (18)
USAA Federal Savings Bank	3.00%	$1,000	-	Learn More
Rate History: 5.25% → 4.85% → 4.40% → 4.25% → 3.00%
RYAN S \| Nov 28, 2022 While USAA was at one point a great option for all your banking needs, the service has deteriorated so much that I'm currently in the process of changing banks after more than 2 decades. The final straw w... Read More Reviews (2)
Bank First, N.A.	2.78%	$1,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Rate History: 3.02% → 2.78%
Johnson Bank	2.75%	$2,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Rate History: 2.52% → 3.30% → 3.00% → 2.85% → 2.75%
Citibank, National Association	2.50%	$0	-	Learn More
Rate History: 4.00% → 2.75% → 2.00% → 4.00% → 2.50%
Azoic \| Feb 25, 2022 I joined Citi with a Costco-VISA card. An Accelerate followed, and then a checking account. Costco-VISA is necessary for using a credit card at Costco, otherwise cash is necessary. Accelerate Savings w... Read More Reviews (11)
Bremer Bank, National Association	2.25% 2.00%	$25,000 $10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Rate History: 2.50% → 2.25%
BMO Bank National Association	2.00%	$1,000	-	Learn More
Rate History: 0.05% → 2.00% → 4.65% → 2.00%
Beenthere \| Jan 29, 2024 Tried to enter information on line to open a 5 year CD, multiple time and wasn't accepted. Talked to a live person who was of no help at all. My credit score is over 800 and I have plenty of money in oth... Read More Reviews (9)
The Farmers & Merchants Bank	2.00%	$500	-	Learn More Add Review
Rate History: 1.00% → 2.00%
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association	1.50% 1.01%	$100,000 $25,000	-	Learn More
Rate History: 2.00% → 1.50%
Thy King \| Feb 6, 2023 after over 100k in transactions through this bank in the course of a year not only did i suffer from fraud but this bank closed my accounts and i have been lliable for all the losses and to top it off with... Read More Reviews (7)
Waldo State Bank	1.05%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
West Pointe Bank	1.00%	$500	-	Learn More Add Review
BLC Community Bank	1.00%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
State Bank Financial	1.00%	$100,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Bank of Cashton	0.95%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Ixonia Bank	0.90%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Oakwood Bank	0.85%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Peoples State Bank of Plainview	0.85%	$100,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Ergo Bank	0.80%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Peoples State Bank of Plainview	0.80%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Unity Bank	0.79%	$100,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Banner Banks	0.75%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Fox Valley Savings Bank	0.75%	$500	-	Learn More
LLoomiscr@gmail.com \| Dec 31, 2021 Loan Agent strung me along for 6 months cost me a lot of money, Dishonest told me 3 times under writer approved the loan but in the end he didnt want to do it,guys on a power trip very unprofessional Bewar... Read More Reviews (1)
Community Bank of Cameron	0.75%	$100,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Dairy State Bank	0.75%	$100,000	-	Learn More Add Review
GreenLeaf Bank	0.75%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Citizens First Bank	0.75%	$100,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Northwestern Bank	0.75%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Union State Bank of West Salem	0.75%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Marathon Bank	0.75%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Ladysmith Federal Savings and Loan Association	0.75%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Bank of Luxemburg	0.70%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Cumberland Federal Bank, FSB	0.70%	$500	-	Learn More Add Review
Shell Lake State Bank	0.70%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Black River Country Bank	0.70%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Prevail Bank	0.70%	$50,000	-	Learn More Add Review
IncredibleBank	0.70%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Intercity State Bank	0.70%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Columbia Savings and Loan Association	0.70%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Unity Bank	0.69%	$500	-	Learn More Add Review
Cleveland State Bank	0.65%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Security Bank	0.65%	$500	-	Learn More Add Review
Community Bank of Cameron	0.65%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Dairy State Bank	0.65%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Waumandee State Bank	0.65%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Oostburg State Bank	0.65%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Laona State Bank	0.65%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
State Bank Financial	0.65%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
KeySavings Bank	0.65%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Park Bank	0.61%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
State Bank of Chilton	0.60%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Security Financial Bank	0.60%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Fortifi Bank	0.60%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Premier Community Bank	0.60%	$100,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Prevail Bank	0.60%	$1,000	-	Learn More Add Review
AbbyBank	0.60%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Partners Bank of Wisconsin	0.60%	$100,000	-	Learn More Add Review
The Port Washington State Bank	0.60%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Bay Bank	0.55%	$500	-	Learn More Add Review
Alliance Bank	0.55%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Citizens First Bank	0.55%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Wisconsin River Bank	0.55%	$100,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Farmers and Merchants Union Bank	0.55%	$100,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Peoples State Bank	0.55%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
The International Bank of Amherst	0.55%	$100,000	-	Learn More Add Review
The Farmers State Bank of Waupaca	0.55%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
State Bank of Newburg	0.53%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
American National Bank - Fox Cities	0.50%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Byline Bank	0.50%	$5,000	-	Learn More Add Review
The International Bank of Amherst	0.50%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Citizens State Bank of Loyal	0.50%	$50,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Citizens Bank	0.50%	$100,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Citizens State Bank	0.50%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Forward Bank	0.50%	$100,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Farmers and Merchants Union Bank	0.50%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
River Bank	0.50%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Peoples State Bank	0.50%	$100,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Oregon Community Bank	0.50%	$100,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Mayville Savings Bank	0.50%	$500	-	Learn More Add Review
The Peshtigo National Bank	0.50%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Great North Bank	0.50%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Bristol Morgan Bank	0.50%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Partners Bank of Wisconsin	0.50%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
First National Community Bank	0.50%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Paper City Savings Association	0.46%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Citizens Community Federal National Association	0.45%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Northern State Bank	0.45%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Chippewa Valley Bank	0.45%	$10,000	-	Learn More
KateyB \| Oct 11, 2020 CVB is the worst for on-line banking. Required to change your password every 6 months or so - can't they implement security at this bank? And you won't get a notice to change your password, you just get lo... Read More Reviews (1)
Bluff View Bank	0.45%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Forward Bank	0.45%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Wisconsin River Bank	0.45%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
First Citizens State Bank	0.45%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Citizens Bank	0.40%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Woodford State Bank	0.40%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
The Bank of Brodhead	0.40%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Starion Bank	0.40%	$25,000	-	Learn More
rich_hovland@bismarckschools.org \| Nov 13, 2019 yes Read More Reviews (2)
The Equitable Bank, S.S.B.	0.40%	$25,000	-	Learn More Add Review
The Stephenson National Bank and Trust	0.40%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Bank of Milton	0.40%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
The First Bank of Baldwin	0.40%	$500	-	Learn More Add Review
Royal Bank	0.40%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Oregon Community Bank	0.40%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Sterling Bank	0.40%	$100,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Bank of Mauston	0.40%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Baraboo State Bank	0.40%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Peoples State Bank	0.40%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Bank of Sun Prairie	0.40%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
The Peoples Community Bank	0.40%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
The Greenwood's State Bank	0.37%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Premier Community Bank	0.37%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Merchants Bank, National Association	0.35%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Collins State Bank	0.35%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Starion Bank	0.35%	$2,500	-	Learn More
rich_hovland@bismarckschools.org \| Nov 13, 2019 yes Read More Reviews (2)
Sterling Bank	0.35%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Headwaters State Bank	0.35%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Bank of Lake Mills	0.35%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Coulee Bank	0.35%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
CIBC Bank USA	0.35%	$100,000	-	Learn More
me \| Oct 13, 2021 Good for savers. Easy to transfer funds in and out, not paying high transaction processing $ or being limited to low amounts per day. Does not subject applicants to very much ID interrogation and apparent... Read More Reviews (6)
River Falls State Bank	0.35%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
First Resource Bank	0.35%	$100,000	-	Learn More Add Review
The Portage County Bank	0.35%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Citizens State Bank	0.34%	$100,000	-	Learn More Add Review
The Equitable Bank, S.S.B.	0.30%	$500	-	Learn More Add Review
Farmers & Merchants State Bank	0.30%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
The Bank of Kaukauna	0.30%	$1,000	-	Learn More Add Review
First State Bank and Trust	0.30%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
The Benton State Bank	0.30%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
The Pineries Bank	0.30%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Bank of Wisconsin Dells	0.30%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Horicon Bank	0.30%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Bank of Deerfield	0.30%	$500	-	Learn More Add Review
Farmers Savings Bank	0.30%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Farmers & Merchants Bank & Trust	0.30%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Community First Bank	0.30%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
MidWestOne Bank	0.30%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
PremierBank	0.30%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
State Bank of the Lakes, National Association	0.30%	$100,000	-	Learn More Add Review
PyraMax Bank, FSB	0.30%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
CIBC Bank USA	0.30%	$10,000	-	Learn More
me \| Oct 13, 2021 Good for savers. Easy to transfer funds in and out, not paying high transaction processing $ or being limited to low amounts per day. Does not subject applicants to very much ID interrogation and apparent... Read More Reviews (6)
East Wisconsin Savings Bank	0.30%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
First Federal Bank of Wisconsin	0.30%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Home Federal Savings Bank	0.30%	$100,000	-	Learn More Add Review
First State Bank	0.26%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Tomahawk Community Bank S.S.B.	0.25%	$1,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Badger Bank	0.25%	$1,000	-	Learn More Add Review
First American Bank	0.25%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Citizens State Bank of Loyal	0.25%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Nekoosa Port Edwards State Bank	0.25%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
National Bank of Commerce	0.25%	$100,000	-	Learn More Add Review
State Bank of Reeseville	0.25%	$1,000	-	Learn More Add Review
State Bank of Cross Plains	0.25%	$10,000	-	Learn More
Otto Alber \| Jan 15, 2024 What is Lake Ridge Bank SWIFT Code? Read More Reviews (1)
The Park Bank	0.25%	$10,000	-	Learn More
nosnah-nej-erif \| Jan 29, 2022 Discriminatory and unfair practices including closing accounts for reasons they so choose of those who are non-caucasion, lower incomes and older in age but do not follow the same guidelines for white, wea... Read More Reviews (1)
Union Federal Savings and Loan Association	0.25%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Highland State Bank	0.25%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Richland County Bank	0.25%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
State Bank of the Lakes, National Association	0.25%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Wolf River Community Bank	0.25%	$10,000	-	Learn More
Depositor \| Feb 23, 2018 Strange bank. Connected to murder and suicide since 2006 Read More Reviews (1)
Westbury Bank	0.25%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
FORTE BANK	0.25%	$500	-	Learn More Add Review
Capitol Bank	0.23%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
National Bank of Commerce	0.20%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
National Exchange Bank and Trust	0.20%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Security State Bank	0.20%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
The Bank of New Glarus	0.20%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
American Bank of Beaver Dam	0.20%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
TSB Bank	0.20%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Tri City National Bank	0.20%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
WaterStone Bank, SSB	0.20%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
First Resource Bank	0.20%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
CIBM Bank	0.20%	$10,000	-	Learn More
theee \| Dec 26, 2017 Good people to deal with. Competitive rates better than CEFCU. Easy in/out processing of CD's & MM. Read More Reviews (1)
Home Federal Savings Bank	0.20%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
DMB Community Bank	0.19%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Citizens State Bank	0.19%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Community First Bank	0.16%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
The First National Bank and Trust Company	0.16%	$1,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Superior Savings Bank	0.15%	$500	-	Learn More Add Review
The First National Bank of River Falls	0.15%	$2,500	-	Learn More Add Review
Independence State Bank	0.15%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Old National Bank	0.15%	$10,000	-	Learn More
jefflockwoodlaw2288@gmail.com \| Jul 18, 2021 I have a neighbor whose mortgage is with ONB. I am licensed to practice law but I am not writing this review as a lawyer, but rather as a heads up if your spouse should happen to die while you owe any mone... Read More Reviews (2)
Clare Bank, National Association	0.15%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
WOODTRUST BANK	0.15%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Waukesha State Bank	0.15%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
North Shore Bank, FSB	0.10%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Frandsen Bank & Trust	0.08%	$50,000	-	Learn More Add Review
KeyBank National Association	0.05%	$2,500	-	Learn More
Seeko \| Mar 28, 2023 On line banking gives a confirmation number when paying bills. But it doesn’t confirm that the bill will be paid only that they have the information. Ridiculous. Read More Reviews (2)
Frandsen Bank & Trust	0.05%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
Town Bank, National Association	0.05%	$1,000	-	Learn More Add Review
U.S. Bank National Association	0.05%	$500	-	Learn More
Ugg \| Jun 12, 2023 US Bank reported me to dult Protective Services because my husband is 85 and I am63. He got sick and went into a nursing hime for 3 months. My husband always handled the financial affairs. I had to take ov... Read More Reviews (2)
PNC Bank, National Association	0.03%	$25,000	-	Learn More
GAM \| May 18, 2019 Had checking and savings for years when living in Philly. Went into PNC 2.35 APY high yield savings. They have thus far maintained rate. Easy web site and great customer phone service. Still maintain check... Read More Reviews (1)
Associated Bank, National Association	0.01%	$10,000	-	Learn More Add Review
First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company	0.01%	$500	-	Learn More
MrBond \| Feb 25, 2023 I have been working for this company more than 5 years. I would not recommend any investment with First Citizens Bank. They are the worst performer on the market based on the customer and employee reviews... Read More Reviews (3)

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Certificates of Deposit - Branch Banks 2024

A certificate of deposit (CD) is a savings product offered by a bank in which a depositor (someone who has money to put into the bank) agrees to commit a certain amount of money for a set period of time, in return for a fixed rate of interest. While it is possible to withdraw the money earlier (breaking the CD) doing so comes with high interest penalties and is generally not advised.

CD Terms

The time period in which money is held in a certificate of deposit is called the term. Terms can run for any period of time but in general, banks use the following terms: 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months, 36 months, 48 months, and 60 months. Terms can either be described in months or years. The term that is right for each individual depends on their goals, the rate they which to earn, and their future plans for the money. In general, if rates are going up, savers should avoid putting the money into a long-term CD. If rates are going down, then the opposite is true, and savers should try and lock into a good rate for an extended period of time. In stable rate environments, CDs that are over 12 months in length can enable depositors to pick up a slight premium over savings accounts.

CD Risk

Almost all banks provide CDs to their consumers and they have been a mainstay of savers and retirement accounts for years. If FDIC insured, the CD represents a safe place to put money that will generate a predictable return.

Inflation is the main risk of a CD. Inflation can often run higher than the inflation adjusted return on a CD, thus eroding the value of the money stored in the CD over time. This is especially true for longer-term CDs opened in low interest rate environments.

How Interest is Paid

The method of distributing the interest earned on a CD varies by bank. Some banks pay interest monthly, other semi-annually, and others at the maturity of the CD. One advantage of a branch-based bank is that a depositor can walk into the bank and receive their interest that day in the form of a check. Online banks tend to use electronic funds transfer or check via mail.

Interest Rate

Since the financial crisis in 2008, CDs have become less popular because the yields they offer have dropped precipitously, making it difficult for retirees and savers to generate sufficient income. But investors looking for a place to stash some cash might still find CDs an attractive place for some of their savings. Online banks generally offer better rates on six month CDs but the accounts must be opened online. View online bank rates.

When interest rates are falling, it is often preferable to lock in high rates for an extended period of time with a longer-term CD. When interest rates are rising, depositors should avoid committing their money for long periods of time. To see interest rate trends, visit the BestCashCow rate analysis page.

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

The advantages of a Certificate of Deposit from a branch bank are:

Funds deposited in FDIC banks and within insurance limits are protected by the full faith and credit of the United States government.
CDs provide a predictable, set rate of return.
Depositors can walk into a local branch and open the CD and fund it that day. Question and inquiries can also be handles in-person.

The disadvantages of branch-based CDs are:

The deposited money is committed for a certain period of time and can only be withdrawn with substantial penalties.
One year CDs from branch banks often pay less interest than from online banks. Please see those rates here.

All banks listed on BestCashCow are FDIC insured; BestCashCow.com strongly recommends that you stay within FDIC insurance limits and that if you are unsure of how the limits affect you, please visit the FDIC website.

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