Currently, the best 1-year CD rates are some of the best rates you can get on CDs in general. The best CD rate for a 12-month CD term right now is 4.55% APY from Credit Human Federal Credit Union.

A 3-month CD is a short-term CD. Banks and credit unions don't offer it as frequently as 6-month or 1-year CD terms, so you might not find it at all financial institutions. To see how 3-month CDs ...