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CD Calculator

Calculate certificate of deposit returns, effective APY, and compare CD laddering strategies.

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CD Calculator

Certificate of Deposit — calculate interest earned and compare CD ladder strategies

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💰Your Returns

Final Balance
$10,500.00
after 12 months
Initial Deposit$10,000.00
Interest Earned+$500.00
Effective APY5.0000%
Compoundingmonthly

📊Current Average CD Rates

Compare today's average CD rates from banks nationwide (as of early 2025).

CD TermAvg APYInterest on $10,000.00
6 months4.5%+$222.52
1 year5.0%+$500.00
2 years4.7%+$962.09
3 years4.5%+$1,411.66
5 years4.3%+$2,343.02

â„šī¸About CDs & This Calculator

A Certificate of Deposit (CD) is a savings account that holds a fixed amount of money for a fixed period (term) at a fixed interest rate. At maturity, you receive your original deposit plus the interest earned.

APY (Annual Percentage Yield) already accounts for compounding frequency, so a 5% APY means your money grows by exactly 5% over one year regardless of how often interest compounds.

Benchmark rates shown are averages from high-yield online banks as of early 2025. Your bank may offer higher or lower rates. CDs are FDIC-insured up to $250,000 per depositor per bank.

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