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How To Evaluate CD Rates: The Variables That Decide What You Keep, Not Just What You Earn

Sep 10, 2026 · 02:39 PM ET· updated 49m ago
How To Evaluate CD Rates: The Variables That Decide What You Keep, Not Just What You Earn

A saver moves $25,000 into a 12-month certificate of deposit advertising a headline rate, then needs the cash in month seven. The early-withdrawal penalty takes back several months of interest, and the rate that won the

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Why It Matters

A certificate of deposit is a savings tool that locks your money away for a set time. You should read the fine print because taking your money out early can cost you some of the interest you earned.

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