Certificates of deposit (CDs) are a popular place to put your savings for a few different reasons. For starters, they are efficient, low-risk and generally have a higher interest rate than other ...

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Investing in a certificate of deposit might be right if you’re not the risky type, as it’s a safe way to grow your money — that is, if you’re willing to leave it in the bank until it matures. Read ...

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