CD's and Fixed Annuities

A consumer Certificate of Deposit (CD) is a type of savings account offered by banks and credit unions that guarantees a fixed interest rate for funds left untouched for a specified period of time. CDs can be superior to traditional savings accounts since they tend to offer higher interest rates. But there’s a lot to know—and to consider—before opening one of your own.

If you’re interested in a consumer CD but aren’t quite sure where to begin, we’ve got you covered. From our curated lists of the best CDs available, to our side-by-side comparisons of all the most popular picks, plus comprehensive reviews and helpful buying guides, we’ve got everything you need to make an informed and confident decision about the right consumer CD for you.

Best Consumer CDs

Discover the best consumer CD options available to you with our helpful list of all the top picks. Our experts spent many hours identifying the most important considerations—like interest rates and annual percentage yields (APYs), minimum deposits and terms, penalties for early withdrawal and more—then finding the options that check all the boxes.

Consumer CDs Reviews

Our comprehensive reviews dive deep into the details of each consumer CD option, covering everything from unique offerings, pros and cons, terms and fine print, and more—so you have all the information you need about any CD you’re considering.

Methodology

The Consumer Rating Difference

Behind Our Best CD’s and Fixed Annuities Ratings

We make choosing the best CD’s and Fixed Annuities easy with expert reviews and rankings.

Here’s the methodology behind our ratings:

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Comprehensive Overviews

From preferences, to pricing & more, we cover all you need to know about CD's and Fixed Annuities in our detailed reviews.
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Pricing Details

We break down how much the CD's and Fixed Annuities costs, noting everything that’s included for the different price points.
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CD's and Fixed Annuities Comparisons

With so many different CD's and Fixed Annuities available, it can be hard to decide which one is right for you. We compare different brands based on your preferences.
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FAQs

In case the review wasn't enough to, we also include several FAQs to help ensure you have all you need to make an informed decision.

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