Our list of benchmark leaders keeps growing: Investopedia’s daily ranking of the best CD rates now includes seven more options paying at least 5.50% APY. That brings us up to 37 certificates in that elite tier, which is more than double the number from when August began.
On top of that, a new contender is offering the highest nationwide rate of 5.75%, giving you three different ways to earn that record return. BluPeak Credit Union’s 9-month CD is the latest addition, joining Abound Credit Union‘s 10-month CD and MapleMark Bank‘s 12-month offer in the top spot.
Key Takeaways
- The leading rate among the best nationwide CDs is still 5.75%—but now with an added third option, all ranging from terms of nine to 12 months.
- Our list of benchmark leaders—those offering 5.50% or more—has grown to 37 from 30 the day before, and 15 at the start of August.
- For those who can manage…
