BriefApril 16, 2026 · 01:30 PM
High-Yield Savings Outperforms CDs for Short-Term $25,000 Deposits
A high-yield savings account earns $248.16 in interest on a $25,000 deposit over three months at a rate of 4.03%. A money market account at 4.00% earns $246.34 over the same period. A 3-month CD at 3.90% earns $240.26. The high-yield savings account is the most profitable account for a 3-month period.
Freya Townsend
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