Brandl’s idea for Jewel—a brand name inspired by the plastic “jewel case” that most CDs come in—actually started back in the ‘90s, when he was in college. Brandl remembers attending a party where he ...

Calculating the interest earnings on a CD is straightforward, thanks to the account's fixed rate. Here, then, is what savers can expect to earn with a $20,000 deposit calculated against a variety of ...