Nov 2022

17m 43s

Pros and Cons of Buying Certificates of ...

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CDs offer a guaranteed return on your money with low risk. Laura covers how CDs work, different types, maximizing income with laddering, and where to find the best offers.

Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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