Where to get lowdown on certificates of deposit
Published 3:32 pm Friday, November 18, 2011
Finding a Certificate of Deposit rate offering a good return is no easy task — especially these days, when interest rates are very low. Every Thursday, The Herald prints a chart in the Business section of local bank rates for CDs. And there are also several websites that offer an array of insights and tools to help consumers track down the best CD type and rates.
Here are a few sites worth visiting:
Discusses CD investing basics, with comparison rates.
Covers a variety of CD topics and types.
Offers CD rate news, calculators and rate comparisons.
Explains why CD rates are different, and how an investor can benefit.
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Features brief CD explainer and a number of useful saver tips.
