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High-yield savings vs. a CD: what actually changes?
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High-yield savings vs. a CD: what actually changes?

Both can be bank deposit accounts. The practical tradeoff is usually access versus commitment: savings stays liquid, while a CD generally asks you to leave the money untouched for a set term.

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