What Is A CD?
A CD, or Certificate of Deposit, is an investment usually made for a given period of time at a fixed rate of interest. CDs are offered by financial institutions such as banks, and are often offered by Insurance Agencies. Note: Insurance agencies often offer better interest rates then normal financial institutions such as banks, so compare rates before Investing!
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