Series 66: 2.4.17.6 Certificates Of Deposit (CDs)

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2.4.17.6  Certificates of Deposit (CDs)

Certificates of deposit allow bank, savings and loan, and credit union customers to receive higher interest on their deposits than they would with a savings or checking account. To obtain the higher returns, customers must be willing to tie their money up for a fixed period, typically one month to five years. The longer the term, the higher the interest rate offered. If a customer wishes to withdraw money early, he will pay an “early withdrawal” penalty and forfeit some of his interest. Bank CDs are issued by a bank and offer up to $250,000 of FDIC protection. They are not considered securities. Bank CDs typic

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