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A 36-month CD may be ideal for those with short to intermediate-term cash needs. Below we list the best 3-year CD rates in our database, ordered from highest APY to lowest. Note that you may be able to find better rates with alternative account types. For example, online savings accounts or no-penalty CDs may offer higher yields. Editor’s Pick…
Compare 4-year CD rates: We track the highest paying, nationally available 4-year CDs from federally insured banks and credit unions. Below we list the 48-month CDs in our database, ordered from highest APY to lowest and highlight a handful of the CDs we believe are the best to own right now. Editor’s Pick BMO Alto…
Compare 5-year CD rates: We track the highest paying, nationally available 5-year CDs from federally insured banks and credit unions. Below we list the 60-month CDs in our database, ordered from highest APY to lowest. Note that you may be able to find better rates with alternative account types. For example, online savings accounts or no-penalty CDs may offer…
After falling for decades, mortgage rates have risen significantly over the past year. Granted, it’s still nowhere near the 15% or more consumers paid on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages in the early 1980s. But, still, it’s important to get the best mortgage rate you possibly can. So that’s what we’ll dive into here. What Determines Your…
As I’ve mentioned before, I’ve been on a refinancing binge. My wife and I have refinanced our home twice in the last 12 months, and my business partner and I are doing the same with three rental properties. With mortgage rates at an all-time low, these deals were just too good to pass up. And…
Emergencies seem to wait for the most inopportune time to strike. Even with $1,000 saved, you may have a tough time weathering a financial emergency that lasts longer than a month. But the 24% of Americans with zero dollars set aside are the most financially vulnerable. If you have little to no savings, now is…
Here at Dough Roller, we talk a lot about getting into the habit of spending less than you make. You may be looking at your budgeting and thinking, that’s impossible. But the fact is that even the savviest spenders can often find unexpected ways to save. And here’s the deal: this doesn’t have to hurt….
Here is one of the most frequently asked questions in all of personal finance: “How do I get out of debt?” At one level, eliminating debt is simply about following a few steps: If you follow these steps, eventually you’ll be debt-free. The problem is that following these steps isn’t always easy. And to make…
Anyone who has their finances in order will tell you it’s not a set-it-and-forget-it type of system. Situations are always changing and it’s important to always keep an eye on your budgets, your income, your spending, and your investments. This does not mean you have to hover over these things 24/7 but it does mean…