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Kiplinger
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Rachael Green

I Wouldn't Lock My Money Into a 5-Year CD Right Now — Here's Why

A clock and a ball of money balancing on a finger.

At its July meeting, the Federal Reserve voted to pause interest rates in the 3.50% to 3.75% range yet again. But the split decision saw three voting members vote to raise rates. This has many experts anticipating a rate hike as soon as September.

With inflation hovering at 3.5% and many savings accounts barely keeping pace, where is the best place to stash the cash you don't need right now?

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