CBS News $8,000 CD vs. $8,000 high-yield savings account: Which will earn more interest in one year? By Home - CBSNews.com June 9, 2026 1 Min Read Comments Off on $8,000 CD vs. $8,000 high-yield savings account: Which will earn more interest in one year? CD and high-yield savings accounts remain viable tools for savers. Here's how much an $8,000 deposit will earn in each.