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By Brian O’Connell
Rates on Certificates of Deposit (CDs) may have fallen over recent months, but CDs are still one of the best hedges against the kind of stock market volatility we saw in 2008, when millions of stock investors saw their portfolios slashed by 40% or more.
By Brian O’Connell
Getting a good bank interest rate is always about doing your homework, but BankingMyWay.com has got your back.
By BankingMyWay.com Staff
One of the reasons certificates of deposits, or CDs, are popular in today’s market is because they are safe investment tools.
By Brian O’Connell
The Federal Reserve’s decision to leave the Federal Funds rate at 0.25% last week wasn’t a surprise to bond traders, but it’s certainly going to contribute to the downward spiral we’re seeing in CD rates.
By Brian O’Connell
With inflation in check, the Federal Reserve saw no need to move interest rates higher; a decision that should keep bank rates low for the time being.
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