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A 6 month CD is a way to save where you make a deposit and it earns interest while in the bank and you have to pay for early withdraws. The advantages of 6 month CD rates are it's sort of strict so you have a better chance at keeping savings. Also, you gain interest as long as you keep your money in the bank.

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