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PERSONAL FINANCE GLOSSARY


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Current TermCertificate Of Deposit (CD)
Certificate Of Deposit (CD)
A certificate issued by a bank or savings and loan that pays interest at a specified rate and that matures within a specified time frame, usually within five years. A CD typically pays a higher rate of interest than a standard passbook account. Certain deposits are FDIC-insured up to applicable limits.