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Fed Locks In Low Rates: What Should CD Investors Do?

10:30 am, August 10, 2011

The Fed's announcement that it would keep interest rates low is just the latest in a string of bad news for bank deposit investors.

 

How the Debt Deal Hurts CD Investors

4:30 pm, August 02, 2011

While the debt deal saved the country from defaulting on some of its debts, it also maintained the status quo for bank deposit investors: low rates and miniscule ...

 

DIY CDs: A New Way to Save

4:00 pm, May 31, 2011

A New York-based company hopes to cash in on investors’ reluctance to sink their cash into traditional CDs by offering a do-it-yourself savings vehicle that lets ...

 

Google Wants to Be Your Financial Adviser

5:05 pm, May 20, 2011

But should you let it?

 

2 Reasons to Check Your CD’s Fine Print

1:00 pm, February 14, 2011

Some deposit agreements may prohibit early withdrawal, so read the fine print.

 

Prizes for Saving Money: The New Lottery

4:30 pm, February 01, 2011

As consumers crawl their way back from the worst savings rates in generations, state lawmakers from coast to coast are looking to spice up financial responsibility ...

 

Use a CD Ladder, But Avoid Longer Terms

4:30 pm, December 31, 2010

A CD ladder is a great way to protect against interest rate risk, just don’t get duped into including a longer-term CD.

 

Saving Tip: Keep an Eye on CD Due Dates

10:00 am, December 21, 2010

Mark down your CDs’ expiration dates to avoid locking into a new—and stingier—deal.

 

The Benefits of Bump-Up CDs

2:00 pm, December 10, 2010

Worried about getting your savings locked into a low interest rate? Plenty of CDs offer the option to raise your rate mid-contract.

 

The 10 Best Online CDs

2:00 pm, December 07, 2010

Many online banks offer CDs with significantly higher rates than brick and mortar banks.

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