CDs
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Opening A CD Can Hurt Your Credit Score!
Certificates of Deposit (CDs) can be a useful part of your investment portfolio – but did you know that opening a CD at some banks and credi...
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Are High CD Yields A Come-On?
Years of low interest rates have provided underwhelming options for investors seeking Certificates of Deposit (CDs) as a relatively safe com...
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Climbing the TIPS Ladder
Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) are securities issued by the government that adjust for inflation based on the value of the C...
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Asked by Judy
Answered by Martin A. Smith
CRPC®, AIFA® in Bowie, MD
CRPC®, AIFA® in Bowie, MD
Hi Judy,
The best way to find CD rates is
to contact a financial advisor who can provide
you with a list of CDs with financial
institutions (banks and brokerages) t...
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Before investing this money, you will want to
be sure that you first cover all your
emergency bases. Make sure that you have an
emergency account of anywhere between 3...
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Save to Win 101
Who needs scratch-off lottery tickets and Powerball? Some credit unions are offering a program that allows you to win prizes as you save you...
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Safe Investment Alternatives to Savings Accounts
Regardless of the amount of money you have, it's important to keep a portion of it in liquid assets that are readily accessible to pay bills...
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Certificates of Deposit
Investors have long valued Certificates of Deposits (CDs) as a low-risk savings tool. Most types of CDs are straightforward; the more you de...
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Federal Deposit Insurance 101
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is a U.S. Government regulatory agency that has three primary purposes:
Insure bank d...
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