Where to get lowdown on certificates of deposit

Published 3:32 pm Friday, November 18, 2011

Finding a Certificate of Deposit rate offering a good return is no easy task — especially these days, when interest rates are very low. Every Thursday, The Herald prints a chart in the Business section of local bank rates for CDs. And there are also several websites that offer an array of insights and tools to help consumers track down the best CD type and rates.

Here are a few sites worth visiting:

Bankrate.com

Discusses CD investing basics, with comparison rates.

www.cdrates.org

Covers a variety of CD topics and types.

Interest.com

Offers CD rate news, calculators and rate comparisons.

Moneyrates.com

Explains why CD rates are different, and how an investor can benefit.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Features brief CD explainer and a number of useful saver tips.