Here's how much interest a $40,000 6-month CD can earn if opened this March

Interest earnings on a CD of this size and term can be significant. But that's not the only benefit to consider now.

Some banks raised CD yields last month. Where you can still snag 4%

The rates give savers another opportunity to lock in sweet yields in the event the Federal Reserve resumes its rate cuts.

CD Rates Today: February 27, 2026 – Rates As High As 4.94%

Today's highest CD rate is 4.94% for CD. CD rates from online banks are commonly twice as high as the national average rates.

This CD is still offering 6% — and 9 more of the highest-APY CDs this month

10 of the best CD rates of March 2026 —and 5 of the highest-paying and most accessible certificates of deposit this month ...

What to do (and not do) if your CD account matures this March, according to experts

Is your CD account maturing this month? Being strategic with those CD funds is critical in today's market.

Best CD Rates This Week, March 2, 2026: Don't Wait on These Rates -- They May Not Last

Top CDs this week offer up to 4.20% APY, making now a smart time to lock in a solid return before rates have the chance to move lower.