Economy & Personal FinanceJul 17, 2026Earnings on a $10,000 CD in July 2026The CBS News article explains that current certificate-of-deposit (CD) rates remain well above average traditional savings rates, creating a significant earnings gap...Certificates of Deposit (CDs)Savings accounts
Economy & Personal FinanceJun 18, 2026Fed Pauses Rates; Avoid Traditional Savings AccountsThe Federal Reserve paused interest-rate changes for the fourth time in 2026. The FDIC's latest national averages show traditional savings accounts yield about 0.38%...Federal ReserveSavings accounts
Economy & Personal FinanceJul 16, 2026How Much a $5,000 No‑Penalty CD EarnsCBS News (July 16, 2026) explains how no-penalty certificates of deposit (CDs) work and compares their returns to traditional savings accounts. No-penalty CDs pay a ...Certificates of Deposit (CDs)Savings accounts
Economy & Personal FinanceJun 29, 2026Three Savings Mistakes to Avoid This JulyCBS News (June 29, 2026) advises savers to avoid three key mistakes entering July: (1) rushing to lock into the first high-rate CD or savings offer without comparing...Savings accountsCertificates of Deposit (CDs)Interest rates
Economy & Personal FinanceJul 27, 2026Four Strategies to Earn More Savings InterestThe CBS News article is a short consumer-advice piece titled '4 ways to earn more interest on your savings.' It offers four recommended strategies intended to help r...Savings accountsInterest rates