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It's a safe investment and FDIC insured. It's essentially a savings account in which you promise to stay invested in for a set period of time, as opposed to a typical savings account where you can withdraw at any time. CD's offer higher interest rates than normal savings accounts and you can really maximize the rates by using a technique called "CD Laddering". Here's a link that explains the laddering technique:

http://www.ehow.com/how_5416449_make-money-certificate-deposit-laddering.html

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Is having a certificate of deposit a good way to invest your money?

Yes, having a certificate of deposit is a good way to invest your money if you are looking for a safe way and not expecting too much return.


What is the plural of certificate of deposit?

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No. A Deposit Certificate cannot be sold. It can only be cashed by the person who took the deposit certificate so buying it would be a bad idea because if anyone else tries to cash the deposit certificate, the bank will not pay them.


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Do you have to pay taxes on a certificate of deposit?

Yes, you generally have to pay taxes on the interest earned from a certificate of deposit.


How do you say certificate of deposit in Portuguese?

Certificate of Deposit in Portuguese is "Certificado de Depósito".


Can a trust be named as the beneficiary of a certificate of deposit (CD)?

Yes, a trust can be named as the beneficiary of a certificate of deposit (CD).


Where can you obtain a certificate of deposit?

You can obtain a certificate of deposit (CD) from banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions.


What is a bank CD?

A CD refers to a Certificate of Deposit. It is a certificate given to you by a bank for depositing cash with them. They would pay you an interest for having the deposit with them.


How can I give a certificate of deposit as a gift?

To give a certificate of deposit as a gift, you can visit a bank or financial institution and purchase a certificate of deposit in the recipient's name. You can then present the certificate to them as a gift, along with any necessary documentation for them to access the funds when the CD matures.


Is a certificate of deposit debited or credited?

Certificate of deposit is a current asset account and that's why it has a debit balance as a normal balance.