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A no-penalty CD can still be valuable, on the other hand, for those savers who want to lock in a fixed return, even if they're not sure of their ability to keep the funds intact for the full term.

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It's tricky to decide the optimal CD duration in light of Fed moves that are possible, but not certain. Should you lock in for months, or for years? Here's what to consider.

Right now, there are 1-year certificates of deposit (CDs) that pay rates of 4.00% or more. If you open a short-term CD like a ...