Published: May 4, 2021
Updated: March 7, 2024
Updated: March 7, 2024
The Best Pennsylvania Certificate of Deposit (CD) Rates [Updated: December 2023]
Deciding on a solid short-term investment but don’t know what to choose? If you’re looking to invest for somewhere between 2 and 5 years, certificates of deposit (CDs) and annuities are two great choices.
In this blog, we list the best CD rates in Pennsylvania for December 2023 compared to fixed annuity rates.
Spoiler alert! Annuities help grow your money significantly faster than CDs!
Best CD Rates in Pennsylvania vs Annuity Rates (December 2023)
The following are the best CD rates in Pennsylvania for December 2023 compared to the best annuity rates. Only insurers rated B++ or better are shown here.
Best 5-Year CD Rate and Annuity Rate (60 Months)
| Company | Rate | Minimum Deposit | |
| 5-Year CD Rate | BMO Alto | 4.50% | $1,000 |
| 5-Year Annuity Rate | Canvas Future Fund Annuity | 6.50% | $2,500 |
Best 3-Year CD Rate and Annuity Rate (36 Months)
| Company | Rate | Minimum Deposit | |
| 3-Year CD Rate | Popular Direct | 5.00% | $10,000 |
| 3-Year Annuity Rate | Canvas Future Fund Annuity | 6.30% | $2,500 |
Best 2-Year CD Rate and Annuity Rate (24 months)
| Company | Rate | Minimum Deposit | |
| 2-Year CD Rate | Popular Direct |
5.30% | $10,000 |
| 2-Year Annuity Rate | Oceanview | 5.30% | $20,000 |
The information in this article is accurate as of March 7, 2024. Please visit our site for the most up-to-date information.
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