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Early withdrawal penalty: Banks charge an early withdrawal penalty for withdrawing money before a CD term ends. Early withdrawal penalties vary and may be a flat fee, such as 30 days of interest, or a percentage of the interest earned on the account so far. Banks may also base the fee on your CD term length. No-penalty CDs do not charge this fee. Unlike other deposit accounts, banks don’t charge monthly maintenance fees for CDs. However, withdrawing your funds prematurely may result in one of the following fees.

Reinvest your funds: As your CDs reach maturity, decide whether to withdraw your savings or reinvest your money into new CDs to continue your ladder.

How To Find the Highest CD Rates

Banks and credit unions offer CDs in a wide range of terms and types. While APY may be the main factor in play when shopping for a CD, there are other factors to consider as well. Here’s what to keep in mind when choosing a CD: APY: The best CDs offer annual percentage yields that keep your money safely growing while meeting your savings goals.

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Customer experience: Should a question or problem arise, the institution’s customer service department should be reachable, helpful and responsive. CD accounts are best for savers on fixed incomes who have funds they won’t need to access over the course of a CD term. Because CD terms can vary, the risk of needing to access funds increases as term lengths increase. CDs are also a great option for individuals who want to earn a higher, guaranteed interest rate.