CBS News $100,000 short-term CD vs. $100,000 long-term CD: Which will earn more interest now? By Home - CBSNews.com May 13, 2026 1 Min Read Comments Off on $100,000 short-term CD vs. $100,000 long-term CD: Which will earn more interest now? With interest rates likely to stay higher for longer, it helps to know the interest-earning potential of a $100,000 CD now.