Bank CDs Are an Insult to America's Savers | Wealth Management
Banks don’t feel the need to offer competitive rates on certificates of deposit, which are universally below the world’s safest asset: Treasury bills.
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Banks don’t feel the need to offer competitive rates on certificates of deposit, which are universally below the world’s safest asset: Treasury bills.
BMO, PNC and Citigroup are all paying rates around 4% on high-yield digital savings accounts. To be eligible, though, customers must live outside of the banks' branch networks.
The answer depends on whether you’re looking to get high interest rates now or a safe investment with inflation protection over many years.
Consumers who never thought of leaving a traditional bank are being tempted by online banks with names they don't recognize.
You can buy an extra $5,000 in paper Series I bonds with your tax refund, but experts say to consider your goals and weigh alternatives.