What are today's CD interest rates?

Long-term CDs give you the opportunity to earn today's rates for up to 5 or even 10 years. Getty Images/iStockphoto Saving money can be a challenge in an economy with persistent inflation . After all, if your money doesn't earn a return that's at least equal to inflation, it will lose buying power. But, a certificate of deposit (CD) can help. That's because today's leading accounts come with higher returns than the current inflation rate . …