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Is today a good time to invest in a CD?

 

Investing in CDs.


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Personal financial advisors believe it is.


A recent news item on investopedia suggests that depositing money into a CD  may help to reach the goal of earning an extra $2,000 over the next 12 months.


The report further suggests that In the next 12 months, there’s a real possibility that the Fed will lower rates.


If that happens, CD and savings rates will follow suit and also drop. Locking in a high-paying CD now can help you enjoy 5.00% interest rates for longer, even if other rates drop. 


What is a Certificate of Deposit?

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A certificate of deposit (CD) is a savings account that pays a fixed interest rate on money deposited and held for an agreed period of time.


A withdrawal before agreed period attracts an early withdrawal penalty.


What are the things that make an investment in CDs attractive?


1. An investment in CD has low risk, is safe (if you open a CD with a bank that’s insured) and requires no monitoring.



2. A CD offers a fixed interest rate (Annual Percentage Yield-APY) that is usually higher that interests on other bank's traditional savings accounts.

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