Archive for the ‘Personal Finance’ Category

What will happen to the interest earned in a Certificate of Deposit if a bank closes?

Saturday, December 12th, 2009
Benjie C asked:


Washington Mutual has the highest 1 year Certificate of Deposit of 5%.
I understand that FDIC insures the money.
In some countries, although bank deposits have insurance, you can only withdraw that money in limited amounts in a specified time (staggered) if the bank closes. You cannot withdraw the money all at once…

1. If the bank close, can you withdraw the whole money (including the FULL INTEREST) all at once at maturity?
Or will the FDIC insure only the money you deposited initially?

2. If bank closes, What happens if you withdraw it before maturity?

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Can I cash in a certificate of deposit that my name is not on?

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
Heidi S asked:


can you tell me the guidelines of cashing in a Certificate of Deposit?

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What is the best Certificate Deposit program?

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009
faith asked:


I would like to open an online CD account, I need some advice about the best rate and dependable bank. Do you have some experiences of online CDs? Thanks so much!

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Roth IRA Certificate of Deposit in international bank?

Saturday, July 18th, 2009
prince_0102 asked:


Can I put money earned in US into a Roth IRA Certificate of deposit in an international bank ?
Reasons -
1) i am happy with a lower but steady bank interest rate on my retirement funds.
2) i don’t like bond funds. I would like to buy a 10-15 yr maturity CD and have peace that i wil get the same interest rate.

Why international ?
- because of higher interest rates.

Is it possible ?
Is it possible in an indian bank (i am interested since i am a citizen of india working in US) ?

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On a brokerage certificate of deposit, what does it mean when it says conditional puts- death of holder?

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
rsbdkaise asked:


I am hoping it means your heirs can redeem the certificate of deposit without penalty if you die before its maturity.

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How old do you have to be to get a certificate of deposit?

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
fairwaydrive322 asked:


What age do you need to be to get a certificate of deposit from a bank? I am 16 and was wondering if I will need a parent to sign anything so I can get a CD.

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APR and Real Interest Rate?

Saturday, February 21st, 2009
kenny_frohlich asked:


If the bank advertises a Certificate of Deposit (CD) that has an Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of 4% and the term of the CD is 3 months, does this mean I would only get 1% of interest at the end of the term since it’s only 3 months (quarter of a year)?
Thanks,
Kenny

Robin