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How to Find the Best CD Rates
Thursday, June 20th, 2013
How to Find the Best CD RatesWhen it comes to investing, Certificates of Deposit (or “CDs” for short) are among the best products for beginners. They are FDIC insured, which means that unlike stocks and bonds your principal investment is insured against loss. And in exchange for agreeing to keep your money on deposit for a term of a few months or years, the bank offers a higher interest rate than your standard savings account. Unfortunately CD rates are fairly low now, however they often pay more than the meager rates that are paid for savings accounts. CDs are easy to understand and set up....

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