Lock in a 6-month CD and earn easy interest on a $5,000 deposit. See where to find today's top APYs, and whether a short-term CD is right for your savings.

Top CDs today offer up to 4.27% APY -- consider locking in a strong return now before rates drift lower as we get further into the new year.

Rates on certificates of deposit (CDs) were high at this point last year, and many consumers opened new accounts to take advantage of them. Now, though, some of those CDs are starting to mature. "A ...

A 6-month certificate of deposit (CD) can be an excellent vehicle for short-term savings. Unlike in the stock market, your money is safely protected in an FDIC- or NCUA-insured account. You also won’t ...