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Comparing CD Rates and Savings Account Interest Rates: August 18, 2023

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Comparing CD Rates and Savings Account Interest Rates: August 18, 2023
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There are currently 27 certificates of deposit (CDs) in the US market that offer a benchmark rate of 5.50% APY or higher. The highest rate available is 5.75% APY on a 1-year CD from MapleMark Bank. The rate leader for jumbo CDs in the 18-month term increased to 5.65% APY. The longest duration to lock in a rate of at least 5.00% is three years, with a rate of 5.13% APY. The Federal Reserve's next meeting in mid-September will determine whether interest rates will be raised or held steady.

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