{
  "id": 8061221,
  "title": "How much interest can a $50,000 5-year CD account earn now?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/how-much-interest-can-a-50-000-5-year-cd-account-earn-now",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-17T16:25:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CBS News",
    "slug": "cbs-news",
    "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-much-interest-can-50000-5-year-cd-account-earn-september-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Reserve's latest interest rate hike has led to higher rates on various borrowing products and select savings accounts, including certificate of deposit (CD) accounts. These accounts typically offer rates in the low 4% range, but with the Fed's recent decision, CD rates could potentially increase further. If a saver deposits a significant amount, such as $50,000, into a CD account, the interest-earning potential can be substantial, especially if the funds are left untouched for the full term of the account, which could be five years. For a $50,000 5-year CD, the interest earnings can range from approximately $11,863 to $12,160, depending on the interest rate. This substantial interest income makes a $50,000 5-year CD account an attractive option for some savers in the current economic climate.",
  "summary": "A CD will require losing access to your money for a period. But the return on a $50,000 5-year CD could be worth it.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}