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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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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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Asked by Judy
Answered by Martin A. Smith, 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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Asked by an anonymous user
Answered by Pamela J. Horack, , CFP®PRO+ in Lake Wylie, SC
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
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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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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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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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Choosing Between CDs or Savings Accounts
CD or Savings Account: One, Both, or Neither?
Finding an investment product that best meets your unique needs can be confusing and frustr...
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