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Financing the Future: Savvy Strategies to Send Your Child to College

Smart strategies for paying for college. read more »
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Using CDs in Your Retirement Planning

One of the things you can do to improve your retirement portfolio is to include CDs. read more »
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Create a CD Ladder with Supplemental Income

If you want to create a CD ladder, but are unsure of where you will get the money, you can actually get started with the help of supplemental income. read more »
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Should You Do It Yourself?

Sometimes doing it yourself can actually cost more in the long run. Some jobs require a certain level of expertise. If you don’t know how to do somet[...] read more »
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Choosing the Best CD for Your Needs

It is important to consider your individual personal finance situation, and examine the different terms and qualities of different CDs before making [...] read more »
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Tax Time: When Do You Have to File a Schedule B?

One of the important things to remember about income from CD interest is that you have to pay taxes on it. read more »
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Minimizing Your Banking Fees

Advice on free checking accounts and how to find the bank with the lowest fees. read more »
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3 Reasons to Consider a CD Ladder

While it can be tempting to simply put your money in a CD and let it sit there, it is important to consider another option: The CD ladder. read more »
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What Is An IRA CD?

One of the products that many banks are offering these days are known as IRA CDs. These certificates of deposit are billed as being ideal for being h[...] read more »
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Why Store Credit Cards Are a Bad Idea

Reasons why you are better off not using department store credit cards for your next purchase. read more »
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Certificates of Deposit and FDIC Protection

CDs make attractive vehicles for capital preservation because it is almost impossible to lose money when you have a CD account with a bank that is in[...] read more »
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Are You Using Certificates of Deposit for Capital Preservation?

One way to preserve your capital is to make use of certificates of deposit. They're safe, and sometimes they can even beat inflation. read more »
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A Look at Callable CDs

In order to possibly earn a higher yield, some people turn to alternative CD products, including callable CDs. read more »
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5 Things You Should Know About CDs

Consider the following items before you decide to purchase a CD. You should understand the basics of how CDs work. read more »
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Brokerage CDs

If you are looking to boost your certificate of deposite yields a little bit more, you can consider getting a brokerage CD. read more »
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